Texas flooding kills 27, including children, as rescues continue and more rain threatens.
Flooding struck Texas before dawn on 4 July, sweeping through communities and Camp Mystic, where 750 girls were attending a summer program. The sudden surge caught many by surprise, despite prior warnings.
Kerr County officials confirmed 27 deaths, including 18 adults and 9 children. Local leader Rob Kelly described the valley as "the most dangerous river valley in the United States," highlighting the force and unpredictability of the water.
Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster and promised unlimited resources for search and rescue operations. President Trump called the tragedy "shocking" and pledged full federal support.
Nearly 240 people have been rescued or evacuated so far, many lifted out by helicopter as waters continued to rise. The risk of further flooding remains high due to ongoing rain forecasts, keeping emergency teams on high alert.
Authorities said they had no reason to expect the flood would be so severe, despite earlier alerts. Families continue to search desperately for loved ones, as rescue crews work around the clock in dangerous conditions.
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SpaceX launched its 11th Starship from Texas on 13 October, landing in the Indian Ocean ahead of testing an upgraded version for future moon and Mars missions.
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Cuba has released extensive details of a deadly midweek shootout at sea, showing rifles, pistols and nearly 13,000 rounds of ammunition that it says were carried by a group of exiles who attempted to enter the island by speedboat.
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said on Friday (27 February) they were ready to negotiate after Pakistan bombed their forces in several Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, and Islamabad declared the neighbours were now in "open war".
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating, with Washington ordering a significant military build-up in the region and multiple countries evacuating diplomatic staff amid fears of further instability.
Two people were killed and around 40 injured when a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday (27 February), a spokesperson for the local fire service said.
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