Severe floods in southeast Australia have left four dead and tens of thousands stranded, as authorities warn of ongoing dangers and climate impacts.
The death toll from the severe flooding in southeast Australia has risen to four after a man was found dead in a car submerged in floodwaters near Coffs Harbour, about 550 kilometres north of Sydney. Authorities continue to search for one person still missing after days of relentless rain.
Emergency services report that around 50,000 people remain isolated following the flooding, which has inundated entire towns, destroyed homes, and swept away livestock. As residents return to assess the damage, they are being urged to remain cautious of hazards such as contaminated waters, wildlife, and electrical risks.
State Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Damien Johnston warned, “Floodwaters have contaminants, there can be vermin, snakes ... Electricity can also pose a danger.”
Heavy rain caused rivers to overflow in New South Wales' Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, submerging roads and vehicles. Debris, including dead livestock, has been washing up along the coast.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to cancel a planned visit to flood-hit Taree due to rising waters but assured affected communities of federal support. Speaking from Maitland, he said, “You’re not alone.”
The storm system has moved south to Sydney, bringing further disruptions. Flooding affected suburban train services and forced a partial shutdown of Sydney Airport. Warragamba Dam, which provides most of Sydney’s water, is nearing overflow.
Climate researchers link these increasingly frequent floods to climate change. Davide Faranda of ClimaMeter said, “What once were rare downpours are now becoming the new normal – climate change is rewriting Australia’s weather patterns, one flood at a time.”
Torrential rains in southeast Australia triggered flash floods and stranded residents on rooftops on Wednesday, prompting emergency evacuation orders across New South Wales as rivers swelled beyond danger levels.
U.S. officials have privately expressed frustration over Australia’s decision to send 49 retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as the first vehicles begin their journey to Europe amid growing concerns about their battlefield effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
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Two staff members from the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C.- Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were shot and killed on Wednesday night by a lone gunman as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, close to the White House.
Emergency crews were called to the Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in England's East Midlands region.
Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner exchange, each returning 270 military personnel and 120 civilians to the other side, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
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Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling its ban on enrolling foreign students unconstitutional and devastating. The move threatens over 7,000 visa holders and could severely impact academic operations just days before graduation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to support international efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire in Ukraine, during their first official phone conversation since Merz took office.
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, standout innovations included Acer's affordable smart ring, Asus's gamer-centric split keyboard, and MSI's AMD-powered Claw A8 handheld gaming device.
Emergency crews were called to the Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in England's East Midlands region.
Afghanistan is stepping up calls for international climate support as NEPA chief Mawlawi Matiulhaq Khalis leads talks on rising food insecurity and water shortages, warning of severe environmental threats including Kabul’s looming groundwater crisis.
Oil prices fell for the first time in three weeks, with expectations mounting that OPEC+ will raise production in July, Bloomberg reported.
Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner exchange, each returning 270 military personnel and 120 civilians to the other side, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
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