Western Australia Experiences One of Its Driest Julys on Record
Despite a wet start to winter, July 2026 saw significantly below-average rainfall across large parts of Western Australia, accompanied by striking weather phenomena captured in photos.
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Despite a wet start to winter, July 2026 saw significantly below-average rainfall across large parts of Western Australia, accompanied by striking weather phenomena captured in photos.
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The Future Portland Hardwood Timber Manufacturing Hub aims to convert locally grown blue gum wood chips into glue-laminated timber beams, addressing supply gaps and supporting Australia's construction industry.
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A player in his 20s was hospitalized after being punched during a Lower South West Football League game between Kojonup and Bridgetown, prompting a police inquiry and tribunal referral.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 12:23 PM
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A large fire near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in south-west France has claimed the lives of two firefighters amid ongoing efforts to contain the rapidly evolving blaze.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 3:21 AM
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A fatal crash involving two vehicles occurred near Weering, about 30 kilometres north of Colac in Victoria's south-west.
ABC Australia News | Jul 1, 2026, 6:21 PM
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has killed at least 34 people and displaced 9,000, with survivors enduring harsh conditions amid a heat stroke alert.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 PM
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Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires across southern Europe, leading to fatalities, evacuations, and heightened warnings amid a severe heatwave.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 7:23 PM
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Wildfires four times the size of Paris continue to threaten southwest France, while heatwaves and drought exacerbate fire risks across southern Europe.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 5:43 PM
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Authorities respond to a fatal house fire in Wiley Park, Sydney, with a coroner's report pending.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 4:44 PM
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A heat dome causes soaring temperatures and severe humidity across central and southern US states, with some areas hitting record highs.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 12:47 AM
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Hundreds flee by boat as fires consume thousands of hectares in southwestern France, with over 23,000 people evacuated in the Landes region.
BBC World | Jul 24, 2026, 9:17 AM
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Yemen's Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea following a naval blockade announcement, while the US continues military actions targeting Iran.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 12:08 AM
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Bertha is expected to weaken but may cause storm surges, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes from Florida to Louisiana, while Hurricane Fausto poses no land threat near Baja California.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 5:29 AM
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A Russian naval vessel carried out a live-fire exercise in international waters near Plymouth, prompting criticism from the UK Defence Secretary.
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The White House supports Argentina's right to free speech after players displayed a controversial banner during their World Cup win against England, amid calls for a FIFA investigation.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 2:48 AMworld
Following Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England, Fifa is evaluating potential disciplinary action after players displayed a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands.
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A 28-year-old semi-trailer driver faces charges following a collision that destroyed six trucks in a fire at a rest stop on the Hume Highway in New South Wales.
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Authorities have arrested a suspect and are conducting extensive searches following the death of former British politician Ann Widdecombe in rural England.
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Police have detained two men in their twenties after a man in his 60s was found unresponsive near Fremantle's nightlife precinct early Saturday morning.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 2:53 AM
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The World Meteorological Organization warns of rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and the imminent loss of the region’s last tropical glacier, threatening ecosystems and coastal communities.
UN News | Jul 8, 2026, 12:32 AM
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Lake Powell, the US’s second-largest reservoir, is nearing unprecedented low levels this year, intensifying concerns over water supply in the US southwest.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
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Over 850,000 fireworks launched during the Independence Day celebration caused particulate matter levels to spike to 6.7 times normal, prompting a Code Red alert in the city.
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