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Chernobyl shield damaged in Russian drone strike

A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.

Rugby's brain-damaged players wait five years for help

Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.

Asia Floods: 1,300+ Dead in Cyclone Disaster

Cyclones and extreme weather have killed over 1,300 people across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand. Rescue efforts continue as hundreds remain missing. Read the latest updates.

Sri Lanka Floods: 400 Dead, International Aid Arrives

Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka, devastating homes. As families face the emotional and physical toll, India and Pakistan send helicopters and cargo planes to assist with rescue and recovery.

UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides

Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.

Sri Lankans Relive Devastation of Cyclone Ditwah

Residents of Sri Lanka's east coast describe the terror of Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 14 and displaced thousands. Read their harrowing stories and the ongoing recovery efforts.

Over 1,000 dead in catastrophic Asia floods

Rescue efforts intensify as cyclones and extreme flooding devastate Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand, with the death toll exceeding 1,000. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers.

Australia's Cummins & Khawaja Fitness Mystery

Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.

Sri Lanka floods kill 69, thousands evacuated

Heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah have caused devastating floods in Sri Lanka, leaving 69 dead and forcing over 18,000 evacuations. Rescue operations continue as waters rise.

Australia bans high-dose vitamin B6 supplements

Australia's drug regulator is removing high-dose vitamin B6 supplements from general sale after 250 reports of nerve damage. Learn about the risks and new rules taking effect in 2027.

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