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Storm Harvey: Texas lashed with unprecedented rain

Storm Harvey: Texas lashed with unprecedented rain

Emergency crews rescued over 1,000 people around Houston, pulling people from cars and homes, as flood waters rose across southeast Texas on Sunday (August 27).People had to rely solely on boats to move around as more than 30in (75cm) of rain battered parts of the city over the weekend, turning main roads into rivers. Aug 28, 2017
Massive Hailstorm Damages Cars And Homes In Spanish Town

Massive Hailstorm Damages Cars And Homes In Spanish Town

A massive hailstorm caused chaos on the streets of a northern Spanish town on August 26. Heavy rainfall was reported across parts of the country during the weekend. A five-minute hailstorm left a number of homes with broken windows and damaged roads in Grado, a town in Asturias that has just over 10,000 inhabitants. Aug 28, 2017
Man tries to catch fish with bare hands in flooded Texas home

Man tries to catch fish with bare hands in flooded Texas home

What do you do if your house floods during a hurricane? Go fishing! Saul Saldana made the best of a terrible situation when he tried to catch a fish inside his flooded home. Much to the enjoyment of his family, he got soaked before finally making the catch. Aug 27, 2017
Polish woman gang raped on Beach in Italy

Polish woman gang raped on Beach in Italy

A Polish woman was gang raped by four men on a beach in Italy. Her boyfriend was robbed and beaten unconscious on the popular Rimini beach. Locals spotted the bloodied couple early on 27 August and called the police. The Polish couple, aged 26, was hospitalized with injuries. Police are still searching for the four brutal attackers. Aug 27, 2017
Policeman pulls 190-tonne plane using just his body

Policeman pulls 190-tonne plane using just his body

Commander Grant Edwards successfully pulled a 190-tonne Air Force plane with just his body. The Australian Federal policeman wants to raise awareness of police mental health. Edwards suffers from post-traumatic stress. He managed to pull the plane for five meters and will attempt the same again on 27 August. Aug 27, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 15 people off sinking vessels during Hurricane Harvey

U.S. Coast Guard rescues 15 people off sinking vessels during Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 15 people when three boats started sinking during Hurricane Harvey. The people were evacuated with the help of two helicopters. Port Aransas was one area hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey. Heavy rain and severe flooding occurred in large areas in Texas. At least two people were killed in the storm. Aug 27, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 15 people off sinking vessels during Hurricane Harvey

U.S. Coast Guard rescues 15 people off sinking vessels during Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 15 people when three boats started sinking during Hurricane Harvey. The people were evacuated with the help of two helicopters. Port Aransas was one area hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey. Heavy rain and severe flooding occurred in large areas in Texas. At least two people were killed in the storm. Aug 27, 2017
Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona to show unity

Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona to show unity

Half a million people gathered in Barcelona for a march to show unity. They chanted I am not afraid after two Islamist militant attacks left 15 dead. The march was led by residents of Las Ramblas boulevard. Spains King Felipe, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Catalonias head of government attended. People carried red, yellow and white roses in the colours of Barcelona. Aug 27, 2017
Video shows man firing into crowd in Charlottesville

Video shows man firing into crowd in Charlottesville

A video has emerged showing a white nationalist shooting at a counter-protester in Charlottesville. Police are investigating the incident and stated one suspect was in custody.The video shows the man firing a gun at a black man holding an improvised torch. Corey Long, the man with the torch, was photographed by Associated Press photographer Steve Helber. Long reported being shot at after Herbers photo of the protest went viral. Protester Heather Heyer died during the protest when a white supremacist drove his car into the crowd. Aug 27, 2017
Video shows man firing into crowd in Charlottesville

Video shows man firing into crowd in Charlottesville

A video has emerged showing a white nationalist shooting at a counter-protester in Charlottesville. Police are investigating the incident and stated one suspect was in custody.The video shows the man firing a gun at a black man holding an improvised torch. Corey Long, the man with the torch, was photographed by Associated Press photographer Steve Helber. Long reported being shot at after Herbers photo of the protest went viral. Protester Heather Heyer died during the protest when a white supremacist drove his car into the crowd. Aug 27, 2017
6 foods that can last a century

6 foods that can last a century

Some foods can last a century. Here are 6 foods that can last forever. If stored properly they will never spoil and will stay as fresh as the day you bought them. Aug 27, 2017
Watch Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor weigh in

Watch Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor weigh in

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will finally take to the stage on August 26. They arrived at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to weigh in a day before the fight. McGregor weight 153 pounds, with Mayweather nearly four pounds lighter at 149.5. Almost 20,000 people are expected to watch the fight in the arena. McGregor claims that he and Mayweather will make $100m each from the fight. The winner will also receive the Money Belt featuring 24 karat gold and 3,360 diamonds. Aug 26, 2017
Pro-Isis militants destroy church in Marawi, Philippines

Pro-Isis militants destroy church in Marawi, Philippines

Militants in Marawi, Philippines, released a propaganda video showing them destroy a church. The Pro-Isis fighters knocked over statues and tore up photos of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict. In other parts of the video, a narrator condemned the Filipino government for working with the US and their regional guard dog Australia in the fight against the militants. Fighters from the Maute group seized control of Marawi in May. Over 400,000 people have been displaced in the violent fight between military and the militants. Aug 26, 2017
Hawk hides from Hurricane Harvey in taxi, refuses to leave

Hawk hides from Hurricane Harvey in taxi, refuses to leave

A Houston taxi driver made an unusual friend during Hurricane Harvey. William Bruso returned to his taxi after getting food to find a hawk sitting on the passenger seat. Dubbed Harvey, the Coopers hawk refused to leave his shelter. Bruso made sure the bird wasnt injured and tried to release him but Harvey seemed unwilling to brave the storm on his own. Eventually, Bruso agreed to let the hawk stay until the hurricane has passed. Aug 26, 2017
Louisiana police deputy gets fright while capturing alligator

Louisiana police deputy gets fright while capturing alligator

A Jefferson Parish Police deputy got quite a fright while arresting an alligator. Even thought it was tired up, the reptile tried to snap at the officer making him squeal and jump away. Much to the delight of his colleagues of course! Aug 26, 2017
Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Corpus Christi, Texas was already battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Supermarkets ran out of stock and schools remained closed. Voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in some coastal areas in Texas. Driscoll Childrens Hospital evacuated 10 babies from its neonatal intensive care unit. Harvey could potentially be the biggest hurricane to hit the mainland in more than a decade. Aug 26, 2017
Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Corpus Christi, Texas was already battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Supermarkets ran out of stock and schools remained closed. Voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in some coastal areas in Texas. Driscoll Childrens Hospital evacuated 10 babies from its neonatal intensive care unit. Harvey could potentially be the biggest hurricane to hit the mainland in more than a decade. Aug 26, 2017
Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Corpus Christi, Texas was already battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Supermarkets ran out of stock and schools remained closed. Voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in some coastal areas in Texas. Driscoll Childrens Hospital evacuated 10 babies from its neonatal intensive care unit. Harvey could potentially be the biggest hurricane to hit the mainland in more than a decade. Aug 26, 2017