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Texas Flood Disaster: 27 Girls Missing as Death Toll Climbs Past 50 Kerr County, Texas – Emergency crews in Texas continued urgent search-and-rescue efforts on Saturday after catastrophic flooding killed at least 50 people, including 15 children, and left dozens more missing — most notably 27 girls from a riverside summer camp. Torrential rain swept through central Texas late Friday, triggering flash floods that devastated Kerr County, where at least 43 fatalities have been confirmed. Another eight people died in surrounding areas, and more rain is expected to worsen the already dire situation. Texas officials acknowledged the diminishing odds of…

Julian McMahon, best known for playing the villainous Dr. Doom in the early 2000s Fantastic Four films and for starring in popular TV shows like Nip/Tuck and Charmed, has died at the age of 56. His wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed in a statement that the actor passed away peacefully this week following a brave battle with cancer. “Julian had an incredible love for life—he adored his family, treasured his friendships, was passionate about his work, and deeply valued his fans,” Kelly said. “His greatest hope was to bring happiness to as many people as he could. We kindly ask for…

Gangs Tighten Grip on Haiti as U.N. Warns of Near-Total Collapse in Capital UNITED NATIONS — Criminal gangs now hold “near-total control” over Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and the government is rapidly losing its ability to respond to the escalating violence, senior United Nations officials warned during a Security Council briefing on Wednesday. The alarming assessment came from Ghada Fathy Waly, Executive Director of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), who reported that an estimated 90% of the capital is now under the control of armed groups. These criminal networks are not only tightening their grip on Port-au-Prince but…

Football World Mourns Diogo Jota After Fatal Car Crash in Spain Cristiano Ronaldo led heartfelt tributes from across the footballing world following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward, who died in a car accident in Spain. His younger brother, André Jota, also lost his life in the crash, which occurred in the province of Zamora. Jota, aged 28, had recently married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso, and was the father of three young children. The sudden loss sent shockwaves through the football community and beyond. Ronaldo, a former international teammate, expressed his sorrow in an…

15 Injured After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near New Jersey Airport Monroe Township, NJ — Fifteen people were hospitalized after a skydiving plane crashed into a wooded area near a southern New Jersey airport on Wednesday evening, according to officials. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near Cross Keys Airport, located approximately 21 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The aircraft involved was a Cessna 208B, which had been carrying 15 individuals. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the crash and said an investigation is underway to determine the cause. Aerial footage from the scene showed the downed aircraft among trees, surrounded by…

Washington, DC – The Pentagon announced that recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran have significantly set back the country’s nuclear programme, delaying it by an estimated one to two years. This statement follows President Donald Trump’s earlier claim that the strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Wednesday that three Iranian nuclear sites targeted in the operation were destroyed. “We have degraded their programme by one to two years at least,” Parnell told reporters, describing the mission as a “bold operation” and affirming that internal intelligence assessments support that timeline. Since the U.S. deployed B-2 stealth bombers…

The Future of Football? China’s AI Robot Match Kicks Off a New Era It wasn’t just the turf that was artificial at a recent football match in Beijing. On Saturday, China hosted its first fully autonomous humanoid robot football competition, as four AI-powered teams faced off in a series of three-a-side games. The event marked a futuristic twist on the beautiful game, but fans of elite players like Kylian Mbappé can rest easy — human footballers aren’t being replaced just yet. Video clips from the matches revealed a comical blend of ambition and awkwardness, with robots frequently toppling over and…

LONDON — Jessica Pegula suffered a surprising early exit at Wimbledon on Tuesday, falling 6-2, 6-3 in the first round to Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto, ranked 116th in the world. The loss marks Pegula’s earliest departure from a Grand Slam in five years. The American, seeded No. 3 at the tournament, had entered the All England Club with momentum, having captured the title at the Bad Homburg Open over the weekend. She had defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets in that final, signaling strong form on grass. Pegula hadn’t lost in the opening round of a major since…

Thousands of Tuvaluans Apply for Climate Migration to Australia as Rising Seas Threaten Island Nation More than one-third of Tuvalu’s population has applied for a special climate visa offered by Australia, as the Pacific island nation faces an existential threat from rising sea levels. The figures, released by officials, highlight the growing urgency among Tuvaluans to seek long-term security beyond their sinking homeland. Tuvalu’s ambassador to the United Nations, Tapugao Falefou, expressed surprise at the volume of applications. “The number of people registering has exceeded expectations,” he told Reuters, adding that many in the small island community are watching closely…

Lotus in High-Level Talks with Business Secretary Amid Uncertainty Over UK Operations British car manufacturer Lotus has entered urgent discussions with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds following speculation over the future of its operations in Norfolk. Despite concerns, the company has stated it has no intention of closing its Hethel factory. The meeting, held on Sunday morning, comes after reports suggested Lotus was weighing a shift in production from the UK to the United States. Such a move could endanger around 1,300 jobs and cast doubt on the long-term future of sportscar manufacturing at the company’s historic Norfolk site. Geely, the…