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Donald Trump

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship

The US president targeted the American talk show host after she criticised his administration’s actions in wake of the deadly Texas floods.

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United States

FEMA loosened flood oversight at Camp Mystic before deadly Texas floods

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Donald Trump

Trump surveys Texas flood damage, defends government response

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United States

Texas flood aftermath: how many are really missing?

As the death toll climbs, authorities grapple with an imprecise tally of the missing, highlighting the complexities of disaster recovery.

Photographs of flood victims displayed on a memorial wall in Kerrville, Texas. Photo: AP
United States

‘We feared the worst’: 31 workers rescued after Los Angeles tunnel collapse

The workers were safely rescued without major injuries, an outcome officials are calling a ‘victory’ after initial fears of tragedy.

United States

Texas floods spark concern over Trump appointees’ firms and privatising forecasts

Critics worry about conflicts of interest, as cuts and privatisation may benefit private weather firms linked to Trump appointees.

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India

At least 9 killed in bridge collapse in India’s Gujarat

A 1985-built bridge in India’s Gujarat state collapsed, sending vehicles into a river, sparking renewed concerns over the country’s infrastructure safety.

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Rescuers search for survivors after a bridge collapsed in Vadodara in the western state of Gujarat on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
France

Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

Lockdown lifted and residents allowed out after wildfire reached France’s second-largest city.

United States

More than 160 still missing days after deadly Texas floods

At least 109 fatalities confirmed, many of them children, as crews scour flood zone.

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Extreme weather

Cloud seeding conspiracies swirl after deadly Texas floods

Experts debunk claims blaming weather modification for the deluge that has killed over 100.

Among the dead were at least 27 girls and counselors who were staying at Camp Mystic near a river when disaster struck. Photo: AP
United States

Deaths from Texas floods exceed 100, many from youth summer camp

Among the dead were at least 27 children and counsellors at the Mystic girls’ summer camp when disaster struck.

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One of many rescuers continues the grim search for people swept away by torrents of water. Photo: Reuters
Switzerland

Paws-itive outcome: tiny Chihuahua helps save owner trapped in Alpine crevasse

A man who fell 26 feet into a crevasse was found by rescuers because of his loyal Chihuahua, who stayed faithfully at the edge of the collapse site.

United States

Texas flood death toll hits 78 amid search for missing campers

Ten girls and a counsellor remain missing at Camp Mystic summer camp as the search for survivors continues.

United States

27 dead in Texas flash floods as US rescuers search for survivors

Torrential rains caused devastating flash flooding that killed 24 people, with more rain on the way as floodwaters picked up trees and houses.

People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area on Saturday. Photo: AP
United States

California wildfire spreads to 70,000 acres, the largest of the year

Southern California had an unusually dry winter and spring, and vegetation is already parched, according to extreme climate events researchers.

Firefighters scrambles to keep the Madre Fire from crossing a dozer line as it makes a run along Highway 166, on Thursday in San Luis Obispo County, California. Photo: AP
Pakistan

14 killed in Pakistan building collapse, rescuers continue search

Families await news of trapped loved ones outside a building home to around 20 families in the Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi.

Japan

‘Coincidence’: latest quake in Japan has no links to manga, weather agency says

A magnitude 5.4 temblor struck off the Tokara island chain on Saturday, the latest in a series of seismic events in the area.

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Extreme weather

At least 24 dead, 20 girl campers missing in Texas flash flood

Videos show houses and trees swept away by floodwaters after the area saw one-third of Kerr County’s average annual rainfall overnight.

A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake in Kerrville, Texas, on Friday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Is Japanese manga ‘megaquake’ possible on July 5 or have Hongkongers lost plot?

Comic book predictions of a massive Japanese earthquake have sparked fear among some Hong Kong residents. The Post debunks the rumours.

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Japan

Explainer | What is Japan’s viral manga quake prophecy and how likely is it to come true?

Ryo Tatsuki’s manga novel predicts that a ‘megaquake’ will hit Japan on Saturday, creating tsunamis three times as tall as those from 2011.

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Hong Kong tourism

Explainer | Heading to Japan? How Hongkongers can prepare amid earthquake concerns

The Post has gathered expert advice on how best to prepare and cope should an earthquake hit during your trip.

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Predictions of a mega-earthquake from manga have caused some tourists to be wary of travelling to Japan this month. Photo: EPA/EFE
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tourists undeterred by prediction that quake will hit Japan on July 5

City’s travel agencies have not reported widespread cancellations, even as manga artist’s warning date looms and sets internet abuzz.

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Hong Kong travel agencies have not recorded widespread cancellations of Japan-bound tour groups for the coming weekend, despite predictions of a mega-earthquake from manga. Photo: EPA-EFE
Extreme weather

8 dead in Europe heatwave, as early summer temperatures hit records

The sweltering heat has triggered health alerts and forest fires and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.

France

50,000 evacuated from wildfires in Turkey as Europe battles heatwave: ‘it’s awful’

Meanwhile, Spain was on course for the hottest June on record, as health alerts were issued across the continent.

Thailand

Quake-hit Bangkok tower collapse blamed on build, design failures

The State Audit Office tower was the only structure in the Thai capital to fall, with a China-linked joint venture now facing scrutiny.

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Rescuers at the scene of the building collapse in Bangkok following an earthquake in March. Photo: dpa
From our archives

In pictures: how typhoons have wreaked havoc on Hong Kong through the decades

South China Morning Post photographers have captured the power and devastation of major storms through the years.

Typhoon Rose caused severe damage to a Hong Kong squatter area after making landfall on August 16, 1971, packing winds of up to 165km/h. Photo: SCMP Archives
Japan

Japan quake swarm and volcano reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction

Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

1,500 Hongkongers report feeling tremors as 4.3 magnitude quake hits Guangdong

Epicentre located in Qingyuan, about 57km north of Guangzhou and 180km northwest of Hong Kong.

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