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Flood chaos leaves thousands without power and homes under water

11/10/2018, 11:19:02 AM
Gale-force winds and heavy rain have ravaged parts of England and Wales, closing a train line, submerging homes and cutting off power for thousands of properties. ✔ As emergency services tried to ease the flooding more than 1,000 properties were also left without power as thundery showers and wind brought flooding and travel disruption across the country ✔ 'Those showers could be heavy with a bit of thunder mixed in and possibly some hail ✔ The weather warnings come just four weeks after Storm Callum caused flooding across parts of south Wales



Weekend WASHOUT: Where and when torrential downpours will strike Britain

11/10/2018, 10:51:15 AM
STORM Deidre is set to batter the UK with gale-force winds and heavy rain this weekend— forcing the Met Office to issue weather warnings. ✔ We could get spells of more regular showers pushing westwards during the day, reaching central parts in the afternoon ✔ Meanwhile lows of minus 1C (30F) or minus 2C (28F) could be seen in parts of Northern Ireland and sheltered glens in Scotland ✔ A localised yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for area for most of Saturday



BREAKING: Huge 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes in Pacific Ring of Fire

11/10/2018, 9:08:39 AM
A HUGE 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean in a volatile area dubbed the "Ring of Fire". ✔ There are no immediate reports of casualties, damage, or if there is a tsunami threat ✔ The US Geological Survey said the quake struck 185 km (115 miles) east northeast of the capital, Nuku'alofa, at a depth of 80.5 km (50 miles) ✔ Tonga, a Polynesian archipelago comprising 169 islands, is regularly hit by quakes, and forms part of the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire



Magnitude 6.3 quake strikes northeast of Tonga: USGS

11/10/2018, 9:08:54 AM
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of the South Pacific i... ✔ The quake struck 185 km (115 miles) east northeast of the capital, Nuku’alofa, at a depth of 80.5 km (50 miles) ✔ Tonga, a Polynesian archipelago comprising 169 islands, is regularly hit by quakes, part of the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Brush fire in Griffith Park forces LA Zoo to evacuates some animals

11/10/2018, 11:12:51 AM
The Los Angeles Zoo has evacuated bird and some smaller primate species in response to a Griffith Park brush fire. ✔ Lauren's son, 2, was napping in the car, and she said when he wakes up he will be so disappointed because he wanted to feed the baby giraffe ✔ A man watches flames from a wildfire in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California, November 9, 2018 ✔ You may also want to view these photo galleries: Replay Last SlideNext Slide



Road to HELL! Family's desperate drive through California wild fires

11/10/2018, 11:04:16 AM
Brynn Parrott Chatfield filmed the moment her family sped through the fire in the town of Paradise as flames and smoke billowed around the vehicle. She asked God to keep them safe. ✔ Three of the additional dead individuals were found outside their homes, and one inside a residence ✔ Honea said of would-be looters, vowing swift arrest and maximum penalties ✔ Will Smith posted a video to his Instagram story expressing worry that his own home would be hit by the flames as the path of destruction continues



The 20 photographs of the week

11/10/2018, 8:11:19 AM
The migrant caravan in Mexico, wildfires in California, another fatal suspected stabbing in London, protests in Gaza and the US midterms 2018 – the week captured by the world’s best photojournalists ✔ Photograph: Noah Berger/AP London Two youths stand after laying flowers near the scene where a 16-year-old-boy was killed the previous evening in the fifth fatal stabbing in London in a week.The victim was found with stab wounds in Tulse Hill after police were called to reports of a shooting in Greenleaf Close at 10.53pm on Monday



Raging infernos spread on both ends of California, killing 9 people

11/10/2018, 11:13:14 AM
Three raging infernos on both ends of California have killed at least nine people, wiped out an entire town and forced a quarter million people from their homes. ✔ A state of emergency has been declared in Butte County, where thousands have been forced to evacuate ✔ Families described the scenes of panic and terror they lived while escaping ✔ CNN's Chuck Johnston, Dave Alsup, Amanda Watts, Dan Simon, Silvio Carrillo, Jim Castel, Steve Almasy and Hollie Silverman contributed to this report



Civilian death toll in Yemen mounting despite US assurances

11/10/2018, 10:22:08 AM
CAIRO (AP) — A database that tracks violence in Yemen shows that airstrikes by Saudi Arabia and its allies are on a pace to kill more civilians than last year. That's despite the United States' repeated claims that the coalition is taking precautions to prevent such bloodshed. The database gives an indication of the scope of the disaster wreaked in Yemen by nearly four years of civil war. At least 57,538 people - civilians and combatants - have been killed since the beginning of 2016, according to the data assembled by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, or ACLED.



Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts her gorgeous gams in a pair of Daisy Dukes

11/10/2018, 9:24:59 AM
She retired from the Victoria's Secret runway in 2017. And on Friday, Alessandra Ambrosio took to her official Instagram page, letting her 4 million followers know that she's still busy as ever. ✔ She retired from the Victoria's Secret runway in 2017 ✔ The smoke had stemmed from the tragic Woolsey Fire, which had forced a whopping 250,000 people to evacuate their homes, according to CBS News ✔ Can you please just get away from there and stay safe please



Why Does California Have So Many Wildfires?

11/10/2018, 10:54:45 AM
There are four key ingredients that make the state such a tinderbox. ✔ Sign up here for Climate Fwd: , our email newsletter ✔ Videos showed dozens of harrowing drives through fiery landscapes ✔ This year’s Carr Fire, the state’s sixth-largest on record, started when a truck blew out its tire and its rim scraped the pavement, sending out sparks



U.S. Ends Saudi Jet Refueling Missions in Yemen Conflict

11/10/2018, 9:20:17 AM
The U.S. is stopping aerial refueling of warplanes bombing Yemen, dialing back support for a Saudi-led military coalition as criticism of the kingdom grows in Washington over the conflict’s civilian impact. ✔ A Saudi F-15 fighter jet landing at the Khamis Mushayt military airbase, some 880 kilometers from the capital, Riyadh ✔ The move comes at a fraught juncture in Saudi Arabia’s relationship with Washington ✔ Aerial refueling allows jets to strike targets at a greater distance and carry heavier payloads



Blind date: ‘I was certainly considering a kiss’

11/10/2018, 8:47:35 AM
What happened when Gillian, 38, a violinist, met Floyd, 30, a teacher and animal tamer? ✔ He was confident, and forgiving about my tardiness ✔ Teaching children with special needs, scars from dog attacks, snack packs ✔ Slightly out of the box, with a warped sense of humour ✔ If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com



I’m A Celebrity: Declan Donnelly in great spirits as he shops in Australia with wife Ali

11/10/2018, 11:57:29 AM
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! host Declan Donnelly appeared in great spirits as he picked up some shopping after touching down in Australia with his wife Ali Astall ahead of the new series. ✔ Dec, 43, cut a casual look for the outing as he wore a navy polo shirt matched with a pair of grey shorts ✔ I'm A Celebrity: Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall were all smiles in Australia (Image: TIM MERRY) Speaking about Ant, Holly told The Sun: I’m just looking after it until he gets back ✔ I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV on 18 November



Rees-Mogg’s ROUSING speech in support of fishermen who were SACRIFICED in 1973

11/10/2018, 8:47:04 AM
JACOB Rees-Mogg reminded the British Government of their "duty" to ensure British fishermen recover their independence from European Union fisheries regulations after Brexit. ✔ The stern warning comes as it was revealed Brussels has demanded continued access to fishing waters in exchange for an agreement to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland ✔ Fishermen across the country have torn into the Prime Minister for selling out the industry, and have warned: Our freedom is in peril ✔ READ MORE: Brexit fishing WARNING: Spain ready for fishermen to be BANNED from British waters



I'm A Celebrity Holly Willoughby's shock prediction on next year's hosts

11/10/2018, 8:39:05 AM
As the 18th series of I'm a Celeb starts next week, the new co-host has revealed she's just babysitting the role ✔ Holly’s three children, Harry, nine, Belle, seven, and Chester, four, will be jetting out to join her to stay at the £1,800-a-night Palazzo Versace for the five-week duration of the show ✔ Read More Ant McPartlin quits I'm A Celeb Holly Willoughby confirmed for Jungle Why Ant quit I'm A Celeb Dec's bizarre message about 'egos' Why Dec requested Holly for Jungle



Macron, Trump meet ahead of World War I commemoration

11/10/2018, 10:26:46 AM
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with his US counterpart Saturday ahead of a ceremony to be attended by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other world leaders to commemorate the end of World War I. ✔ Macron and Trump are to meet at the Élysée Palace at around 11am (1000 GMT) Saturday for bilateral talks on issues expected to include Syria and Iran before lunching with Melania and Macron’s wife Brigitte ✔ Macron will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the site, in a visit symbolising the close ties between two countries that fought three wars between 1870 and 1945



Democrats Won a Mandate on Health Care. How Will They Use It?

11/10/2018, 10:54:41 AM
Top priorities for the new House Democratic majority include protecting people with pre-existing conditions, controlling prescription drug prices and investigating Trump administration actions that undercut the Affordable Care Act. ✔ They say the price disclosures would confuse consumers, who often pay less than the full list price ✔ Trump administration officials say they still see the expansion of Medicaid to cover able-bodied adults approved this past week by voters in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah as a costly departure from the original purpose of the program



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