The Valencian government said looting was increasing insecurity in the region and warned those who are guilty will be brought to justice. Shop owner Emilia, 74, also said she felt…
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Spain: Angry crowds confront King Felipe VI in flood-hit Valencia
Hundreds of people have heckled Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia, as well as the prime minister and the regional leader of Valencia – throwing mud and shouting “murderers” – as…
Uganda: Lightning kills 14 and injures 34 at refugee camp
A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda had killed 14 people, police say. The strike, in northern Uganda’s Lamwo district, injured 34 others, police said in a Sunday…
Spain: Death toll from floods passes 200 as rescue teams search for missing
Rescures in Spain are battling to reach areas still cut off due to heavy rains as the death toll from catastrophic floods rose to 205 in Europe’s worst weather disaster…
Spain: PM Pedro Sanchez deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police to flooded Valencia region
Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced. In a televised…
Spain: Torrential rain hits another region amid searching for flood survivors
Emergency teams in Spain are continuing their efforts to locate dozens of people still missing in what is the worst flooding disaster in generations. More than 200 people are known…
Spain: PM Pedro Sánchez declares thee days of mourning for victims of the catastrophic floods
At least 158 people have died in Spain’s worst flooding disaster in generations as rescuers battle odds to find survivors. On Thursday more than 1,200 workers, aided by drones, were…
Spain: Torrental flood kills over 100 with dozens still missing
Rescue efforts are continuing as Spain endures its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people confirmed dead and dozens more missing after huge rains swept the eastern…
Spain: Torrential rains cause deadly flash floods
Bodies have been recovered after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. “Dead bodies have been found, but out of respect for…
Philippines: Tropical storm leaves 20 dead
A tropical storm has dumped one month’s worth of rains over large swathes of the northern Philippines, leaving more than 20 people dead and forcing 150,000 others to evacuate. Trami…