PLA helps disaster relief in landslide-affected area
10/12/2018, 12:14:47 PMA 25-member contingent deployed by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is conducting disaster survey at the site of a barrier lake, formed after a landslide Thursday struck a section of a river in the border area of Sichuan Province and Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China. ✔ It said that an emergency rescue force has been assembled, comprising more than 200 officers and soldiers, 50 militiamen, six helicopters and engineering and medical personnel ✔ In a sign of the complexity of the threat, the military command said a team of chemical defense soldiers is preparing for a blast mission, a commonly used method to clear the debris clogging the river
Storm Callum causes chaos with 77mph gales and torrential rain - but 24C sunshine is on the way TOMORROW
10/12/2018, 1:20:47 PMSTORM Callum has battered the UK today with gale-force winds and heavy rain, but sunshine is on the way tomorrow with balmy forecasts of 24C. The warm weather comes after more than 30,000 homes and… ✔ Apex News 28 A shed is precariously close to the edge of a cliff in Sidmouth where the waves are battering the coast Apex News 28 With winds of up to 70mph forecast in the area it's probably only a matter of time before the shed is blown into the sea SWNS 28 High-speed winds in Glasgow made for a blustery morning in Scotland WENN 28 A bold swimmer braved the storm in Devon to swim with a seal Apex News 28 Beach huts were destroyed in Teignmouth Mercury Press 28 A woman being blown about in the blasting winds in Blackpool next to a toppled pram PA:Press Association 28 A brave pedestrian battles fierce gales in Galway this morning Apex News 28 As well as the gale-force winds, flood warnings have been issued in the South West of England Alamy Live News 28 A woman battles with an umbrella on the beach as gusty high winds and outbreaks of rain hit the coastal resort of Lyme Regis yesterday He said: We are also starting to see the rain push in to parts of south-west England and part of the Republic of Ireland
Ugandans criticise gov't after Bududa landslide kills at least 40
10/12/2018, 12:10:44 PMThe landslide, which followed heavy rains, struck Bukalasi, situated on the slopes of Mount Elgon, on Thursday afternoon. ✔ - Search & rescue continues in the affected communities ✔ Many of the East African country’s mountainous regions, also including areas in the southwest and west near the borders with Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, often experience landslides at this time of the year if rains are unusually heavy
Majorca facing a WEEK of rain from Monday sparking fears of more flash floods after 10 died in storm
10/12/2018, 1:45:46 PMMAJORCA could be hit with another week of rain, sparking fears of more floods like the ones which killed ten, including two Brits, this week. Shocking drone footage revealed the carnage caused by t… ✔ EPA 8 The flash flooding has left devastation in its wake, as officials warn the death toll could rise AP:Associated Press 8 Emotional locals are pictured in the aftermath of the devastating floods The kid's age was not revealed but they are thought to be the brother of another youngster who was earlier pulled alive from the wreckage of his family car
Storm Callum to batter UK with 50mph winds gales and downpours
10/12/2018, 2:44:26 PMA business group has warned the bad weather could cost the economy as much as £10 million ✔ Storm Callum is set to unleash 50mph winds and downpours across the UK this weekend ✔ Roads across Devon have been blocked by debris and standing water as flights and trains cancelled in the face of winds at more than 70mph and up to a week's rain falling in a few hours
Hawaii cruises: What you need to know in the wake of this year's volcano eruption
10/12/2018, 12:41:22 PMIs this the year to finally take that Hawaii cruise? USA TODAY offers a guide to what you need to know in the wake of this year's volcanic eruption. ✔ But in recent weeks, volcanic activity has subsided significantly – so much so that for the first time in a long time, there is no molten lava to see at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ✔ UnCruise sailings in Hawaii, which are more all-inclusive, start at $3,995 per person
My family died in a tsunami. The Indonesian survivors can recover too – with help | Sonali Deraniyagala
10/12/2018, 12:22:00 PMThere is no blueprint for healing and rebuilding. But there are common challenges that we can understand, and imagine, says the author Sonali Deraniyagala ✔ Rebuilding infrastructure matters – schools, roads ✔ Survivors in Sulawesi may be forever altered by this horrific geological event that caused the ground we assume to be safely solid to melt and liquefy ✔ They can be happy and productive, and find meaning and joy again ✔ It was started up with donations after the 2004 tsunami ✔ It excites young children who thump their drums and blow their trumpets too loud
Hurricane Michael veers towards BRITAIN after leaving ‘unimaginable destruction’ in US
10/12/2018, 12:04:07 PMHURRICANE Michael has changed course towards western Europe and the UK after ravaging the United States, leaving a trail of destruction “like an atomic bomb” in its wake. ✔ The hurricane has been downgraded to a post-tropical storm after pummelling the coastlines of Florida and Georgia with torrential rain and destructive winds reaching 155mph over the past 24 hours ✔ But we’re not going to be battered by hurricane Michael, it will lose strength
California earthquake: NASA finds 217 MILE-LONG fault under California and Mexico
10/12/2018, 3:11:16 PMNASA’S scientists found evidence of a 217-mile-long earthquake fault line system extending from Southern California to Northern Mexico. ✔ The North American and Pacific tectonic plates are in a constant state of grinding past each other in Southern California ✔ The United States Geological Survey estimates there are around 10,000 earthquakes a year in Southern California alone, but most are minor and not felt by Californians ✔ What's cool about UAVSAR and GPS is that you can see the rest of the process
US pastor Andrew Brunson freed from from prison in Turkey after two-years
10/12/2018, 3:16:33 PMTurkey's government had faced threats of further US sanctions over its treatment of the preacher ✔ A gunman opened fire at a video game tournament killing multiple people and then fatally shooting himself in a rampage that wounded several others AP 48/50 26 August 2018 Migrants disembark from the Italian Coast Guard ship 'Diciotti' in the port of Catania, Italy
Friday Morning Briefing
10/12/2018, 2:38:14 PMEmpty shelves and poor customer service speed Sears' demise, death toll fro... ✔ Yui Mok/Pool via REUTERS Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle in front of celebrities and Britain’s senior royals including Prince Harry and wife Meghan who wed at the same venue in May ✔ Indonesia's disaster exposes lack of readiness Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
At least 36 dead in Uganda landslides as school disappears beneath mud
10/12/2018, 12:33:36 PMRescuers search for 200 children after lives, homes and livestock are swept away following torrential rains in Bududa district ✔ A government minister claimed people had been advised to leave the area ✔ More than 100,000 people remain at a risk of landslides in the mountainous Elgon and Rwenzori sub-regions, with up to 20,000 of them likely to be displaced in the next four months, according to the Office of the Prime Minister
Mother dives on top of baby during Australian hailstorm, suffering severe bruising
10/12/2018, 3:09:44 PMFiona Simpson said the Australia hailstorm was terrifying, "but there was no time to be afraid." ✔ When she realized it was broken, she said, she dove into the back seat ✔ I’ve learnt my lesson today, NEVER drive in a hail storm! We parked on the side of the road when the storm got to heavy.. ✔ Read more: Florida’s Panhandle coast devastated by historic Hurricane Michael ‘I wasn’t going anywhere’: On land of former slaves, a sturdy home gives shelter from the storm
Follow live updates as Hurricane Michael leaves devastating damage
10/12/2018, 3:16:36 PMPanama City and Mexico Beach in Florida see huge damage from storm surge ✔ At least 11 people have been killed after Hurricane Michael one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the US in history has made its way through the southeast United States, officials say ✔ Lucy Anna Gray 12 October 2018 14:41 2018-10-12T14:01:14.000Z ↵ CCTV footage from Florida shows waves of debris floating around a residential building on Thursday, the day Hurricane Michael made landfall
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton STUN crowds as they attend Eugenie's Royal Wedding
10/12/2018, 12:28:28 PMMEGHAN Markle and Kate Middleton have arrived at Princess Eugenie’s Royal Wedding, dazzling onlookers in Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. ✔ Meghan and Kate have arrived at Princess Eugenie’s royal wedding ✔ Meghan chose to wear a smart navy dress, coat and fascinator from Givenchy, while Kate picked a vibrant pink dress and fascinator by Alexander McQueen ✔ BBC Breakfast weather host Carol Kirkwood said: It’s going to be windy wherever you are, plus you’ve got the rain
#ICYMI: Climate change could destroy us all, but who cares?! (VIDEO)
10/12/2018, 2:55:05 PMScientists at the UN have warned that the world has just 12 years to prevent climate change turning into a planet-wrecking disaster, telling world leaders they have a “moral obligation” to act. ✔ Politicians seemed largely unmoved by the desperate plea to their moral sensibilities, and the general public was too busy checking their iPhones to notice ✔ It’s becoming obvious that simply sending out a warning that everything and everyone faces certain destruction from an imminent environmental Armageddon is failing to grab attention ✔ For more, follow #ICYMI on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube
Officials expect more dead as rescuers probe Florida hurricane debris
10/12/2018, 3:24:34 PMRescuers used heavy equipment and search dogs on Friday to look for people trapp... ✔ It could be weeks before power is restored to the most damaged parts of Florida, such as Panama City ✔ Long urged communities such as Mexico Beach, where many homes were obliterated by 12 to 14 feet (3.7 to 4.3 meters) of storm surge, to rebuild to withstand future storms ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
A Fairy Tale Come True! See Princess Eugenie’s Romantic Carriage Ride Through Windsor After Saying 'I Do'
10/12/2018, 12:37:29 PMNewlyweds Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank took a romantic carriage ride through the streets of Windsor after exchanging vows ✔ James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock THE ADORING PUBLIC The carriage ride gave onlookers their first glimpse at the married couple, who smiled and waved at everyone they passed ✔ The covered Scottish State Coach was chosen since rain was predicted on their wedding day, and winds were so strong they started to blow away guests’ fascinators (and even one little bridal attendant!)
Princess Eugenie Canceled Her Open-Top Carriage Ride Because of the Fierce Wind, Still Made It Work
10/12/2018, 12:47:15 PMRather than ride in an open-top carriage, Eugenie and Jack rode in the Scottish State Coach ✔ (The father-and-son team of Storm and Tyrone also pulled Harry and Meghan’s open-top Ascot Landau carriage on their own wedding day earlier this year!) The Scottish State Coach was used in 2011 to chauffeur Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton
What's inside the goodie bags Princess Eugenie gave to wedding guests
10/12/2018, 3:15:55 PMEugenie's lucky guests received treats while watching the wedding outside Windsor Castle ✔ No decent British party is complete without a goodie bag - whether it's filled with fancy gifts or cute bits and bobs ✔ The grand ceremony started in the morning and the party is set to go on into the night - so it's a long day for those lucky enough to watch the nuptials at Windsor Castle ✔ There's also a rain poncho inside the bag in case the weather takes a turn for the worse plus a fridge magnet for the kitchen
Royal Wedding video: Nervous Jack Brooksbank needs HELP to place ring on Eugenie's hand
10/12/2018, 2:47:11 PMA VISIBLY nervous newly married Jack Brooksbank struggled to put the wedding ring on his bride Princess Eugenie who attempted to calm down the tequila brand ambassador. ✔ The newlywed couple looked elated at the support from well-wishers who turned out in Windsor to witness the moment they tied the knot ✔ Windsor Grey horses play an important role in the ceremonial life of the royal family and the nation and have been drawing the carriages of successive monarchs and members of the monarchy since Queen Victoria's reign
Analysis | The Energy 202: Trump puts former BP oil spill lawyer in charge of environmental law enforcement
10/12/2018, 12:34:09 PMDemocrats said he's the wrong person for the job. ✔ That sudden strengthening keeps popping up, with Harvey, and Irma, and Maria, and Florence and now Michael ✔ Securing America’s Future Energy holds a briefing on The Importance of Fuel Economy Rules for America’s Energy Security ✔ Sean Cross, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot.) pic.twitter.com/df6Ll3nLz0 Hurricane Hunters (@53rdWRS) October 10, 2018
Kirsty Gallacher flaunts curves in gym routine – but it almost ends TERRIBLY
10/12/2018, 12:22:07 PMKIRSTY Gallacher set pulses racing as she hit the gym in her latest Instagram video. ✔ Thankfully, she keeps her composure and reaches the end of the eight-set workout ✔ Another wrote: Looking good but you need to work on your body core ✔ While a fourth said: I don't know how you have time to do it all and look amazing ✔ But in May 2018, it was announced she would be leaving the programme
Bush & Blair’s Iraq war was key that opened door to Syria’s current hell
10/12/2018, 3:32:35 PMIf the pain of birth is the price of life, Syria’s birth as a truly independent nation has come at the price of eight years of brutal and merciless struggle. ✔ What Vietnam in the 1960s and 70s, Afghanistan in the 1980s, and Syria today have in common, of course, is Moscow’s stance ✔ The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RT
A playground for Alpine fun
10/12/2018, 1:01:27 PMPAULA MURRAY dons her winter gear and heads to France for the Great British Celebration and some swift skiing in the resort of Les Arcs ✔ The Sochi Olympic bronze medallist appears overwhelmed by the scores of fans who have gathered at the centre of the village of Arc 1950 to catch a glimpse of her or even pose for pictures ✔ To check out ski conditions and passes, visit www.lesarcsnet.com
States can lead the way on climate change policy as Trump rolls back protections
10/12/2018, 12:41:19 PMAs Trump guts environmental protections, states must take charge on smart climate policy. ✔ California follows Hawaii, which passed a similar measure in 2015 to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045 ✔ Initiative 1631 was crafted through an inclusive process that brought stakeholders together from more than 250 organizations ✔ Abigail Dillen is the president of Earthjustice, the nation’s premier nonprofit environmental law organization
Ford's sales in China collapsed 43% in September amid Trump's trade war and an economic slowdown
10/12/2018, 3:41:07 PMFord's sales in China dropped by 43% in September compared to the same month in 2017. The drop was caused by a combination of Ford's restructuring, a slowing Chinese economy, and the growing US-China trade war. ✔ There are a number of reasons for the collapse in sales for Ford and the Chinese auto market in general: China's economy has slowed in recent months, with the International Monetary Fund marking down GDP growth projections for the country and investment in infrastructure and businesses also slowing
9 reasons we love our grown-up bodies
10/12/2018, 1:54:53 PMWhen we are actually ‘in’ our bodies - It could be during sex and we’re not thinking, ‘I wish I hadn’t made that comment on Instagram,’ or maybe, ‘Do I truly believe that turkey bolognese is actually nice? ✔ Or suddenly so cold that we feel like Bob Cratchit and wear our fingerless gloves all day and night ✔ With the instincts of wild animals, the reflexes of assassins and that total oneness between body and mind ✔ I’m Absolutely Fine! A Manual for Imperfect Women, by The Midults, is out now (Cassell, £16.99); themidult.com
Morning Update: Most Of All, We're At War With Ourselves
10/12/2018, 12:19:53 PMKanye's day at the White House, the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, your weekend longreads. Here's your BuzzFeed News newsletter, October 12. ✔ Originally called Girl With Balloon, the work will now be known as Love Is in the Bin ✔ Alanna Bennett takes a closer look at this return in light of the changing conversations about sexism and the patriarchy ✔ Magic is power, and power is automatically political
Sorry won't be enough when bank bosses face commission's top guns
10/12/2018, 1:12:40 PMThe bankers know they will need much more than apologies to satisfy Hayne and his razor sharp counsel assisting when they front the inquiry next month. ✔ Labor's Matt Keogh asked, prompting laughter from some in the room ✔ Dive says the banks will be subtly reminding the federal politicians: Do you want to be presiding over Australia’s first recession in 30 years ✔ It’s both customers and shareholders – there’s a balance
Executive pay punishment looms at Telstra AGM
10/12/2018, 1:19:37 PMIt's been a tough year already for Telstra chief executive Andy Penn. But its likely to get even worse on Tuesday. ✔ ISS executive director Vas Kolesnikoff said some boards still chose to pay bonuses to their executives in most circumstances ✔ As Mullen told unimpressed investors on Thursday, executive compensation may be paid event a time of poorly performing share price but he believes the targets are ambitious and deliver lasting value to shareholders despite the market environment
Khashoggi affair sets a high-stakes challenge for the Saudis' allies
10/12/2018, 1:17:38 PMThe journalist’s disappearance triggers big strategic questions and troubling memories in the west ✔ Jamal Khashoggi’s fate is still unknown, but the repercussions of the Saudi journalist’s disappearance and reports of his killing are being felt around the Middle East, challenging US and western policy and fuelling regional tensions – while raising troubling questions about the future of the conservative kingdom ✔ In the past they tended to intimidate, co-opt and occasionally kidnap opponents
How Angela Merkel may spin disastrous Bavaria elections to her advantage
10/12/2018, 3:13:34 PMAngela Merkel faces key regional elections in Bavaria on Sunday, and if the polls are right her Bavarian sister party could be heading for historic losses. ✔ His order to all government buildings to display crosses was controversial, and his pledge to create a Bavarian space programme has been widely mocked ✔ Mrs Merkel could argue that the results show infighting and speculation over her leadership are vote-losers, and try to bring her fractious party to heel
Here Is The Definitive Timeline Of Kanye West's Controveries
10/12/2018, 2:06:23 PMTracking how Kanye West went from "I'mma let you finish..." to Make America Great Again. ✔ Kanye West Releases The Famous Music Video (June 24, 2016) West used his art to continue fanning the flames around his relationship with Swift ✔ His music video for Famous depicts him and his wife nude on a bed next to naked wax figures of Swift, George W ✔ Photo Illustrations by Ben Kothe, Ben King / BuzzFeed News; Getty Images; NBC Universal
How a change in U.S. abortion policy reverberated around the globe
10/12/2018, 1:09:45 PMIn Madagascar and dozens of other countries, health providers are facing cutbacks after a dramatic change to foreign aid by the Trump administration. ✔ Asked why the administration chose to broaden the Mexico City policy, the White House said in a statement the move recognized that when we design programs to end malaria or HIV/AIDS or maternal mortality, we don’t intend to fund the abortion industry
The Health 202: Republicans play defense on preexisting conditions
10/12/2018, 12:19:34 PMThey've introduced a slew of bills in Congress. ✔ Protesters write messages on a sign that they delivered to the office of Rep ✔ The president has spoken openly, and often sharply, about his desire to replace Mr. Sessions and his regret over installing the former Alabama senator as the nation’s top lawyer, he writes
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