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Response to warnings falls short - Flood protection measures

EXTREME weather events — exceptional floods — have caused at least 82 deaths across Europe in recent days. Lives have been lost in Germany, France, Romania, Belgium and in the massive Black Sea catchment. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses have been damaged. More are, or were, without electricity. Others still are bracing themselves for flood waters yet to arrive.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Third shark attack reported in Australia

A snorkeller was bitten in the leg in what Australian authorities believe was another shark attack, a day after two surfers were targeted in separate incidents.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2009

Former gynaecologist charged with sex crimes

Police in Australia have arrested a former gynaecologist and charged him with 17 counts of sexually assaulting and mutilating patients during surgery.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2008

Australian firefighter charged with arson

As thousands of firefighters worked frantically today to protect towns in south-east Australia from wild fires, one of their colleagues appeared in court charged with arson.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2003