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Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds

Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.

'He said hello': Families pray with pope on Paris avenue

Jumping down from her uncle's shoulders, seven-year-old Dona ran grinning to her mother after Pope Leo XIV waved at her on his way past on a famed Paris avenue.

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Tupac Shakur's accused killer was out for 'revenge', jury hears

Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder.

'Never seen one like it': German pensioners flee wildfire

German pensioner Petra Mertens did not hesitate when ordered to evacuate her home in the sleepy western border town of Monschau as an enormous fire advanced from neighbouring Belgium.

Former child star actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

Hayden Panettiere, a former child star actress who went on to play roles in the popular TV series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died aged 36.

'Nowhere to run': Indonesian quake survivors plead for help

Sulistiyah labours over a pot of rice cooking outdoors for a group of displaced people bracing for a third night sleeping on the ground under a tent after a deadly earthquake jolted east Indonesia.

Nearly 13,000 displaced by deadly Indonesian quake await aid

Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices.

Rain brings respite as Belgium wrestles massive wildfire

Much-needed rain brought some respite Monday to firefighters on their fourth day battling Belgium's worst wildfire in a century, which has scorched vast expanses of nature reserve on the German border.

Hawaii recovery efforts begin as Lala downgraded, moves west

Clean-up efforts were underway on Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, rolled past Hawaii's Big Island and dumped heavy rain across the US Pacific state.

Australia's mushroom murderer appeals conviction

Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson launches an appeal Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide.

Food safety crackdown snares Mumbai's famed restaurants

When food safety inspectors raided a Mumbai dessert parlour famed for its ice cream sandwiches last month, they found rats, houseflies and expired flavouring agents.

Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.

Photos, memories all that remain for Colombia's bereaved after quake

In Torres del Limonar, a Cali residential complex that collapsed in Monday's earthquake, people pick through rubble to recover victims' belongings and return them to grieving families.

Opening arguments expected in Tupac murder trial

Opening arguments were expected on Monday in the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, 30 years after one of America's most influential rappers was gunned down in Las Vegas.

As machinery removes rubble, hopes for survivors from Colombian quake dwindle

The noise of backhoes, cranes and bulldozers echoed across Colombia's quake-hit cities on Sunday as workers labored to remove rubble, though the chance of finding survivors was slim a week after the disaster.

LiberNovo Previews Support Week 2026, Putting Better Ergonomic Support Within Reach

Support Week starts August 25. We've got your back.

DataMeds AI Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financials and Provides Business Update

Revenues grew 14% reaching $1.779M in Q2/26, beating management projectionsCorporate name change from Wellgistics Health, Inc. to DataMeds AI, Inc. in July 2026, which led to stock symbol change from ‘WGRX' to ‘MEDS' on NASDAQ Capital Markets$6.5 million new funding in June 2026 provided capital to support corporate turnaroundPending transaction with Datavault AI, EOS Technology Holdings, Scilex Holdings and HealthBridge Associates to consolidate patent protected blockchain, biometrics and pharmaceutical-adjunct products intellectual properties to deliver the "Health Lives Here" consumer app, in partnership with NFL Alumni Health (NFLAH), to deliver an effective healthcare experience to patients in rural communities via local independent pharmacies1:50 reverse split in May 2026 implemented to partially address NASDAQ delisting riskHolders of 1,533,930 common shares, representing ~49% of shares outstanding, have entered into lock-up agreements for at least an additional ninety (90) daysDream Bowl Meme Coin I token distribution Payment Date set as September 9, 2026 with ratio of 50 tokens per common share owned as of end of business August 7, 2026KareRx joint venture added Electronic Benefits Verification (EBV) and access to 200,000 patient lives that began to provide material revenue to rebranded Corexa PharmacyNeuritek Therapeutics, Inc. pending acquisition was terminated in May 2026

Hawaii's Big Island begins recovery efforts as Hurricane Lala downgrades, moves west

Damage assessments and clean up efforts began Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, rolled past Hawaii's Big Island and kept dumping heavy rain across the US Pacific state's archipelago.

Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala was pulling away from Hawaii's Big Island early Sunday, as heavy rain and strong winds struck the US Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.

Hurricane Lala brushes past Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain

The eye of Hurricane Lala brushed past the southern part of Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, as heavy rain and strong winds struck the US Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake

Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday.

Hope fades for finding surivivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies

A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday.

Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rain on Hawaii

Hurricane Lala on Saturday lashed Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, as forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the US Pacific island state.

'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall quake panic

Melania Nius was at her husband's hospital bedside on Indonesia's Flores island when a powerful quake shook their town to its core, sending patients fleeing into the chaos outside.

Lala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii

Hurricane Lala on Saturday lashed Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, as forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the US Pacific island state.

Villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire

Hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders in eastern Belgium on Saturday as firefighters battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires, with vast swathes of nature reserve turned to a singed wasteland.

Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe

When 72,000 would-be migrants crossed from Morocco to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last month, it revived memories of previous European migration crises, but a key difference this time is that many weren't fleeing destitution or conflict.

Fans line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler body's returns for funeral

Bonnie Tyler fans lined the streets of a south Wales suburb Saturday to pay their respects as the late Welsh singer's coffin returned to her home there ahead of her funeral.

Residents evacuate as Belgium wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares

Residents began evacuating from two villages in eastern Belgium on Saturday as firefighters, backed by water bombers and helicopters from across Europe, battled one of the biggest wildfires in the country's history.

Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Lala on Saturday dumped heavy rain on Hawaii's Big Island, with hurricane-force winds and heavy surf expected.

Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47

Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 47 people, according to disaster officials.

Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan

The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with supporters taking to the streets, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.

Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40

Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official.

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