China says cumulative 44 dead, 9 missing in Beijing rains
Beijing (AFP) July 31, 2025
China said Thursday that a total of 44 people were killed and nine unaccounted for following heavy rains that soaked swathes of the capital Beijing since last week. ... more
Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted
Puerto Ayora, Ecuador (AFP) July 30, 2025
Tsunami warnings were lifted across the Pacific rim Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home. ... more
Volcano erupts after quake in Russia's far east
Moscow (AFP) July 30, 2025
A volcano in Russia's far east erupted on Wednesday, Russian scientists said, hours after a major quake prompted evacuations and tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific coast. ... more