COVIDSafe app identifies under 800 cases

Image Matrix Tech Editor Djuro Sen says the government’s COVIDSafe app has not had “a good run” after a federal government report revealed it had identified less than 800 cases. “This report pretty much says what we all thought,” he told Sky News Australia. “We started out early - over 7 million downloads - and then less than 800 people who had the app, who had COVID actually reported it. “And the thousands of thousands of people who had the disease, or the virus, hardly anyone had the app. “So it has not been a good run. “I was critical of the app ... I think we went really fast, early with the app without really thinking it through.” However Mr Sen said he believes the app should be looked at again and harnessed to help tackle the Delta variant.

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Athletes’ mental health issues should be treated in the ‘same way’ as physical injuries

Former AFL Kangaroos player Corey McKernan says it is important mental health issues are treated in the “same way” as physical injuries when it comes to athletes. American gymnast Simone Biles pulled out from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental heath issues. “If Simone Biles had actually injured her ankle or hurt her wrist in gymnastics, we wouldn’t think anything of it,” he told Sky News Australia. “And yet when it comes to mental health, we have people really questioning her, why she pulled out. “But it’s about time, and thankfully people are treating it the exact same way a physical injury occurs.” Anyone who may be feeling distressed can contact the following organisations for support. SANE Helpline 1800 18 72 63 Lifeline 131 114 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636

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UK vaccine rollout slows in under 25s

The United Kingdom's government has ruled out requiring university students to have COVID passports in order to access services on campus. However, pop up vaccination clinics at locations such as racecourses are one of the methods being used to bring the vaccine to younger people. This comes amid concerns 'no jab, no job' policies will emerge as companies are warned against forcing staff to get vaccinated, which could amount to a criminal offence. The government has said while it welcomes encouraging staff- it will be down to employers to consider how forcing them to get the jab would fit with legal obligations when it comes to employment law or data protection. Employment lawyer Karen Jackson said "any employer that says I'm going to do it, they are going to face legal claims in the future."

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Smoke Fills Sky Near Lytton Creek Fire in British Columbia

Smoke filled the sky in British Columbia’s Thompson-Nicola regional district on Saturday, July 31, as the nearby Lytton Creek fire continued to burn at 48,282 hectares (about 186 square miles). Firefighters have been battling the out of control blaze since June 30, according to the British Columbia Wildfire Service. This footage, filmed by Twitter user @TINA3355PJC, shows a hazy sky above the BC-5 highway on Saturday morning. Credit: @TINA3355PJC via Storyful

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Sky News Regional now available on channels 56 and 53

Sky News Regional launched today, offering regional free-to-air viewers real news and honest views with a focus on live breaking news, weather, national affairs and sport from the Sky News Australia and FOX SPORTS News teams. For viewers in regional Queensland (except the Gold Coast), Southern NSW including Wollongong and the Southern Highlands, ACT and VIC; Sky News Regional is available via SCA on Channel 56 from today. For regional viewers in South Australia, Griffith NSW, and Northern NSW including Tamworth and the mid-north Coast, and the Gold Coast QLD; Sky News Regional continues to be available via the WIN Network on Channel 53 from today.

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It will take a ‘massive effort’ to reach the PM’s 70 per cent vaccination target

AMA NSW Chair Dr Michael Bonning says it will take a “massive effort” for Australia to reach the Prime Minister’s target of having 70 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated. Mr Morrison has confirmed there will be “special rules” which apply to vaccinated persons after 70 per cent of Australia’s eligible population is inoculated and the country moves to Phase B of the roadmap out of the pandemic. “We have good models of that from overseas to see what it looks like when you start reaching higher and higher vaccine numbers," Dr Bonning told Sky News Australia. “Now overseas we still haven’t seen those numbers yet of 70 per cent of your eligible population vaccinated that the PM is looking for so it’s going to take a massive effort. “But it’s also going to take an effort that relies upon people being motivated to do this. “Not just motivated by what’s going on overseas or the GP contacting them, but actually by getting out there and saying I need to find somewhere to get vaccinated.”

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Video Captures Debris Flying During Pennsylvania Tornado

Footage taken at a Lowe’s store in Trevose, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 29, shows debris flying through the air as a tornado passed through the area. The National Weather Service has since confirmed that an EF-3 tornado, one of at least eight twisters that struck the region on Thursday, caused damage in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with winds of up to 140 mph. This footage, taken by Megan Dalrymple, shows the force of the storm’s winds hurling objects through the air outside a Lowe’s store in Trevose. The store and other nearby businesses were damaged during Thursday’s extreme weather. Credit: Megan Dalrymple via Storyful

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Aussies embrace race to register lifesaving donors

Tens of thousands of Australians have answered the call to register as lifesaving organ and tissue donors during DonateLife Week.

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China imposes stricter measures in response to increase in Delta variant COVID cases

An increase in Delta variant COVID cases has prompted China to impose stricter measures to manage the outbreak. More than 1 million people are under lockdown and mass testing campaigns are being introduced. The outbreak has already spanned 14 provinces in China – linking more than 200 cases. The World Health Organisation has warned countries to urgently contain the variant before it mutates into a deadlier virus.

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Decision to redirect Pfizer doses from rural NSW to Sydney schools meets criticism

The national body representing regional doctors has criticised the decision to redirect Pfizer vaccines from rural New South Wales towns to senior school students in Sydney. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia said it will put critical health services in those communities at risk. RDAA President Dr John Hall said it was “completely unconscionable” to redirect up to 40,000 doses from the country to the city when there are health workers in the regions who are yet to be vaccinated. Dr Hall said there was a volume frontline, aged care and GP works who have not had access to a vaccine in regional NSW.

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Three additional schools caught up in Queensland COVID outbreak

There have been three additional schools caught up in Queensland's COVID outbreak. All students and staff at Brisbane Boys Grammar, Brisbane Girls Grammar and St Peters Lutheran College in Indooropilly are being told to isolate until further notice. Parents were notified of a confirmed case in a student from Brisbane Boys Grammar who tested positive on Friday. After six new local COVID cases were recorded on Saturday, 11 local government areas in Queensland have entered a snap three-day lockdown.

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China imposes stricter measures in response to increase in Delta variant COVID cases

An increase in Delta variant COVID cases has prompted China to impose stricter measures to manage the outbreak. More than 1 million people are under lockdown and mass testing campaigns are being introduced. The outbreak has already spanned 14 provinces in China – linking more than 200 cases. The World Health Organisation has warned countries to urgently contain the variant before it mutates into a deadlier virus.

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Labour shortage as apprenticeship numbers drop

Despite an increase in the last quarter of last year, Australia is still training 115,000 fewer apprentices than it was seven years ago — a drop of more than a quarter — according to figures released to a senate committee.

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How the Census helps prevent crime

Taking part in the national Census not only helps create a better future for transport, schooling, health care and infrastructure, the data collected helps combat crime.

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Why jobs in aged care are changing

Australia’s up-ended labour market in the Covid era makes this month’s Census especially timely. The National Skills Commission’s (NSC) forensic focus on regions, industries and occupations is building a clear picture of the nation’s current and future skills, education and job needs – and National Skills Commissioner Adam Boyton said accurate Census data on occupational employment by region was critical.

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Inside Melbourne slave’s bedroom

Inside the home of slave-keeping couple Kandasamy and Kumuthini Kannan.

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Big changes as BHP cash bonanza continues

Along with the strong share price BHP shareholders are going to be showered with cash later this month and the bonanza is continuing in the current financial year.

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Guns, drugs, dirty cash: ‘Forensic ninjas’ find AN0M loot

Forensic experts using military-grade devices such as x-ray machines and penetrating radars have found millions of dollars in cash, gold, guns and drugs hidden by alleged Operation Ironside drug lords and money launderers.

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Aussie kids’ drawings reveal life after lockdown

From remote schooling to cancelled birthday parties, Covid-19 and lockdowns have disrupted the lives of Aussie kids more than we ever could have imagined.

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Young Aussie’s life-changing kidney transplant

Andrew Vien-Debetaz has a special gift he will carry with him as long as he lives.

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Lightning Streaks Across Night Sky in Pinal County, Arizona

Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were issued for Phoenix, Arizona, and other nearby areas on Friday, July 30, as severe weather continued to impact the state. The National Weather Service issued a flurry of warnings on Friday in Arizona. In Flagstaff, residents filmed hail falling. This video, taken in Pinal County, southeast of Phoenix, shows lightning streaking across the sky on Friday night. Credit: Tiffany King via Storyful

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‘A ghost at my own betrothal party’

A flame-haired aristocrat, unlucky in love, who finds sanctuary in America: SARAH FERGUSON, the Duchess of York, found inspiration in her own family’s history for debut novel Her Heart for a Compass. This exclusive extract introduces the heroine on the eve of her betrothal to a man who loathes her – and sees her faced with a monumental decision.

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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Joshua Tree, California

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for areas in southeast California on July 30, warning drivers to turn around if they encountered inundated roads. The NWS also issued a flash flood warning for parts of Joshua Tree National Park on Friday. This footage, recorded on Friday afternoon in Joshua Tree, shows water flowing down Veterans Way. Credit: Diane Best via Storyful

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WA tightens international cargo ship rules

International cargo ships will no longer be able to undertake crew changes or make on-shore visits to COVID hotspots while travelling to Western Australia. Premier Mark McGowan has warned vessels which do not follow the new safety precautions could be banned from entering the state’s ports. This comes after a COVID-infected ship from Indonesia arrived on Monday and was the fourth vessel carrying infected crew members in recent weeks.

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Japan extends state of emergency after COVID cases rise

Japan has expanded its state of emergency to four more provinces as COVID-19 infections spread at a high rate. Under the move, new orders have been issued for the city of Osaka and neighbouring areas. Measures in the Olympic host city, Tokyo, will also be extended until at least the end of August. The country recorded 3,300 infections in the last 24 hours, doubling since last week, but authorities insist the rise is not related to the Olympic Games.

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‘Hard-won gains’ against Delta variant at risk -WHO

The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads, but WHO-approved vaccines remain effective, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

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Japan extends state of emergency after COVID cases rise

Japan has expanded its state of emergency to four more provinces as COVID-19 infections spread at a high rate. Under the move, new orders have been issued for the city of Osaka and neighbouring areas. Measures in the Olympic host city, Tokyo, will also be extended until at least the end of August. The country recorded 3,300 infections in the last 24 hours, doubling since last week, but authorities insist the rise is not related to the Olympic Games.

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Brisbane school closed after COVID-positive student

One of Brisbane’s largest high schools will remain closed for at least two weeks after a 17-year-old student tested positive for COVID-19 Teachers and students who attended Indooroopilly State High School on Tuesday and Wednesday are considered close contacts and must quarantine at home for fourteen days. Queensland health authorities are working with the school and the girl's family to determine how she acquired the virus. The University of Southern Queensland’s Springfield campus was closed on Friday after three staff members attended a subject selection expo at the school on Thursday night. A pop-up testing clinic will begin operating at the facility today.

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Non-urgent elective surgery postponed across Greater Sydney

Non-urgent elective surgery will be postponed in Greater Sydney from Monday, excluding surgeries in the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Central Coast local health districts. New South Wales health authorities have stated the measure has been implemented to ensure the resources and capacity required for the COVID-19 response are maintained during the current outbreak. All emergency surgery and urgent elective surgery will continue.

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NSW Health releases new list of exposure sites

New South Wales Health has released a new list of COVID-19 exposure sites. Anyone who has attended these venues is considered a close contact and must get tested and isolate for fourteen days. The venues include Chemist Warehouse in Lakemba, World of Fruit in Campsie, Awafy in Belmore, 85 Degrees Café in Campsie and Priceline Pharmacy in Casula.

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Three dead in fiery head-on crash

Three men have been killed in a fiery head-on collision west of Townsville.

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NSW authorities issue blunt warnings over planned protests

A blunt warning has been issued by the New South Wales Premier against lockdown protests this weekend after the state recorded a further 170 new cases on Friday. The number is a significant drop from the previous day but there are major concerns the relief will not last ahead of planned protests. Authorities have given warnings for those planning to attend protests this weekend, with police already locking up more than 60 people and issuing over 200 fines from last Saturday. There will be 300 military personnel on Sydney’s streets from Monday to enforce compliance.

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National Cabinet agrees to 80 per cent total vaccination goal

National Cabinet has finally agreed to official vaccination targets which Australia must meet to exit lockdowns and resume international travel. The “transition” phase at a 70 per cent rate will mean there will be less restrictions for vaccinated Australians, with city-wide lockdowns being less likely. An 80 per cent vaccination rate could mean no broad lockdowns and more freedoms for those vaccinated including on travel. Currently just more than 18 per cent of eligible Australians currently fully vaccinated.

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Covid patient’s heartbreaking text message

“I should have gotten the damn vaccine.”

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‘Fear’: China’s drastic nuclear move

Beijing is building fear. Satellites have discovered a second field of nuclear missile silos being dug in a Chinese desert. It’s no accident they’ve been seen. That’s the whole point.

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‘It’s cowardice verging on treason’

OPINION

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‘Real Life’ SpongeBob and Patrick Seen During Deep Dive Expedition in Atlantic Ocean

A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientist engaged in a little nautical nonsense on July 27 when a livestream of an Atlantic deep dive captured two creatures resembling cartoon icons SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. This portion of the livestream, which the NOAA said was filmed in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the New England coast, shows a yellow sponge aside a pink starfish. “I normally avoid these refs,” wrote Dr Christopher Mah, a starfish biologist and researcher, on Twitter, “but WOW. REAL LIFE SpongeBob and Patrick!” According to Dr Mah, the scientific names for the creatures are Hertwigia (the sponge), and Chondraster (the starfish). Credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration via Storyful

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Hail Falls in Flagstaff Amid Flash-Flood Threat

Severe monsoon rains continued to affect Arizona, triggering a flash flood warning in Flagstaff on Friday, July 30. Footage shared on Twitter by Benjamin Shayo shows heavy rain and hail falling in Flagstaff on Friday. Southwest Arizona was at a moderate risk of localized flash flooding and strong winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). “Drier and warmer” conditions were expected on Sunday, the NWS said. Credit: Benjamin Shayo via Storyful

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Wildfire Spots Smolder in Lytton, British Columbia

Fire spots smoldered in the hills around Lytton, British Columbia, on July 26, several weeks after a wildfire demolished the town. The fire destroyed “90 percent” of Lytton, according to local elected officials. On June 29, the town set a new record high temperature for all of Canada when thermometers registered 49.6 degrees Celsius (121.3 Fahrenheit). Credit: @traciculture via Storyful

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What the census will tell us about the real Australia

IT is a fact the Australia you first knew is not the Australia you are living in right now.

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Why new car deals may be over

The days of haggling with dealership staff for a discount on a new car could be over.

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Teachers demand back-to-class jabs

Exclusive: Worried teachers want to jump the queue for Covid-19 vaccines to keep schools open, as stressed students struggle with online learning during lockdowns.

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Meshel Laurie’s brush with serial killer Peter Dupas through brothel

The idea there’s six degrees of separation between everyone on the planet has been proven by scientists but what happens when that theory applies to a serial killer?

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Meshel Laurie talks about her new book: CSI Told You Lies

Meshel Laurie reveals her six degrees of separation from serial killer, Peter Dupas in her new book CSI Told You Lies.

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Garrison Lake Fire Visible From Highway as Wildfires Burn Across British Columbia

The Garrison Lake wildfire continued to spread southwest of Princeton in British Columbia on July 29, firefighters said. The fire had spread to 8,334 acres (3,373 hectares) by July 29, becoming more visible as it spread south and southeast, according to local reports. This footage, which shows the fire from Highway 3, was captured by Wendy Roberts. The BC Wildfire Service reported that 241 wildfires were burning in British Columbia as of July 30. Credit: Wendy Roberts via Storyful

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Firefighters Battle Blazes Across Several Turkish Provinces

Thousands of personnel were battling deadly wildfires in the Turkish provinces of Antalya, Mersin, Osmaniye, Adana, Kahramanmaras, Mugla, Kirikkale, and Kayseri on July 30, reports said. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said 57 wildfires were under control by Friday. Footage shared on Twitter shows a firefighting helicopter in Icmeler on July 30. At least four people were killed and dozens were hospitalized, reports said. Investigations were underway to determine the causes of the fires, officials said. More than 100 buildings were damaged or destroyed, local media reported. Credit: @nearbygu via Storyful

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Joe Biden forces federal employees to show vaccination status

US President Joe Biden has described vaccine hesitancy as a "national tragedy" as he announced all federal employees will be required to show they are vaccinated. There is a question of how the government will be able to enforce this even though the government does legally have the power to mandate vaccinations. Federal employees will be forced into getting tested for COVID-19 more regularly, wearing a mask, and social distancing. There are some federal workers who do not believe the new rules are necessary but President Biden wishes to boost the low vaccination rate in the US.

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Digital vaccination pass to be required for international travel

Australian airline passengers will need a universal COVID health pass when regular overseas flights resume. The digital travel pass, developed by the International Air Transport Association, has been trialled on repatriation flights and has also been endorsed by Qantas. The pass provides proof of vaccination and access to test results needed to get into foreign countries and return to Australia.

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Watch live: Sky News

For rolling coverage watch Sky News Australia on Foxtel or visit www.skynews.com.au.

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Community Watch Party Erupts in Cheers After Sunisa Lee’s Olympic Gold Win

Community and family members of Team USA gymnast Sunisa Lee gathered for an Olympic watch party in Oakdale, Minnesota, on July 29, erupting in jubilation when Lee won the women’s gymnastics all-around gold medal. This video shot by Nicole Marie King shows a large crowd awaiting the announcement of Lee’s results and cheering at her gold medal win. The 18-year-old Lee won gold with a total score of 57.433 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming the fifth straight American woman to claim the first place title, according to ESPN. Credit: Nicole Marie King via Storyful

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QLD government pleads with residents to wear masks

The Queensland government has pleaded with residents to abide by its mask mandate as top infectious disease experts back the tough measures. There are 11 QLD local government areas which received a seven-day extension to mask rules on public transport and in indoor venues. QLD's chief health officer says it is crucial to listen to health orders as it is inevitable the state will see a rise in infections within the coming months. People may be fined up to $206 if they flout the mask rules and the mandate expected to end on August 6.

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Teen handcuffed at Roosters v Eels match

A teen was arrested after running onto the Mackay Stadium field at half time during the Roosters v Eels NRL match.

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UK launches vaccine passports as Qantas unveils travel plan

Overseas travel on Qantas and Jetstar will require a “digital health pass” from passengers when borders reopen, the airline giant has announced.

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Joe Biden forces federal employees to show vaccination status

US President Joe Biden has described vaccine hesitancy as a "national tragedy" as he announced all federal employees will be required to show they are vaccinated. There is a question of how the government will be able to enforce this even though the government does legally have the power to mandate vaccinations. Federal employees will be forced into getting tested for COVID-19 more regularly, wearing a mask, and social distancing. There are some federal workers who do not believe the new rules are necessary but President Biden wishes to boost the low vaccination rate in the US.

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Leopard Goes After Tasty Snack at San Antonio Zoo

A carnivorous cat in Texas was caught grabbing a quick snack in video shared by the San Antonio Zoo on July 29. Footage shows a clouded leopard maneuvering a treat out of a milk crate and jumping after it when it falls. “Lights. Camera. Snacktion,” the zoo joked on Twitter. The clouded leopard is native to South China and Southeast Asia and is named for its spots. They are unique for their teeth, the largest canine teeth proportionate to body size of any wild cat, the zoo said. Credit: San Antonio Zoo via Storyful

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Beachfront House Collapses Into Sea Amid Argentinian Sudestada

A wind phenomenon called a sudestada hit the eastern Argentinian coast early on Wednesday morning, July 28, causing damaging waves that eroded the foundation of a beachfront home. Footage shared on Instagram shows the collapse of the structure on the beach in Mar del Tuyu, a town in the province of Buenos Aires. Lifeguards from the town shared the footage on Instagram, writing in the caption, “We have no words.” A meteorological warning for rain, wind, and flooding had been in effect since Monday, reports said. Credit: Guardavidas de Mar del Tuyu via Storyful

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National Cabinet to discuss country reopening

National Cabinet will meet today to discuss the matters of lockdown and reopening the country. Topics will include support payments, which the prime minister has announced will be increased, as well as the vaccine rollout. There will also be discussions surrounding the Doherty Institute modelling and the roadmap to reopening. The modelling was commissioned in early July and outlines the steps which need to be taken to get the economy back to normal and reopen the country’s borders.

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Team USA Rugby Player Shows What Goes on During Olympic Downtime

Team USA Rugby player Cody Melphy gave an inside look into what the players and coaches got up to during downtime between same-day matches at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Melphy’s video, filmed and posted on July 28, shows players sleeping, eating, virtually connecting with family, and goofing off. Team USA Rugby’s men’s side finished sixth overall in the sevens tournament after a loss in their fifth place finals match against South Africa. The sixth place finish is Team USA Rugby’s highest-ever in the Olympic games. Team USA Rugby said that while the players and coaches were disappointed with the outcome they hoped the exposure of the games would pique fan interest in rugby back home. Credit: Cody Melphy via Storyful

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Institute recommends 80 per cent total vaccination rate for reopening

A firmer idea is emerging regarding the percentage of Australians which need to be vaccinated in order to end lockdowns. The Grattan Institute believes there needs to be a vaccination rate of 80 per cent of all Australians, including children. This also includes a 95 per cent rate of all those aged over 70 and those most vulnerable to prevent the hospital system from being overwhelmed. The institute recommends a vaccine mandate for frontline workers and also believes there should be vaccine passports used for events.

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Cedar Creek Wildfire Burns Over 36,000 Acres in Northern Washington

The lightning-started Cedar Creek fire burning within the bounds of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington grew to more than 36,000 acres by Thursday, July 29, fire officials said. Footage shared by Elizabeth Dalley shows smoky skies in Mazama on July 19. As of July 29, the fire was measured to be 36,922 acres (about 58 square miles) and was 10 percent contained, fire officials said. More than 600 personnel were fighting the fire. The Delancy fire, also burning within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, was 223 acres and showing “minimal activity” as of Thursday. Credit: Elizabeth Dalley via Storyful

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NSW calls on ADF to enforce compliance amid record cases

The ADF has been called on to help with the NSW COVID outbreak after the state had its worst day since the outbreak began, with 239 new local cases recorded on Thursday. There have been 300 ADF personnel assigned to enforce compliance in the state, and in addition, thousands more police officers will be deployed to eight high-risk local government areas. On-the-spot fines for breaching mask mandates have risen to $500 and police have been granted powers to close businesses if they flout restrictions. Stricter rules have come into force for the eight LGA’s of concern, including residents having to wear masks any time when outside.

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Animals Participate in ‘Olympic’ Events at Maryland Zoo

An assortment of animals demonstrated their Olympic-inspired moves at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. “It’s time for our animal athletes to show off their Olympics training!” wrote the zoo on July 29. “Today we’re highlighting the gymnastics and track & field events. Help us cheer on the competitors as they each give a gold medal performance!” This video, which a representative of the zoo said was filmed on July 7, shows a military macaw walking along a “balance beam,” a green-winged macaw performing on the “uneven bars,” as well as a Von der Decken’s hornbill and an armadillo participating in “track and field” events. Credit: @marylandzoo via Storyful

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What you need to know before going caravanning

Australians love towing, whether it’s a caravan through the Red Centre or a tinny to a favourite fishing spot. And our affection for adventure has ramped up over the past year as international borders have remained closed.

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Aussie war-like move to keep food on shelves

The nation’s biggest manufacturers have adopted warlike operations to ensure national food and grocery supply chains remain open as Covid lockdowns are extended in NSW.

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5000 Aussie workers wanted, no experience needed

Many jobs have collapsed under the weight of Covid, but fast food giant Subway is offering hope to those out of work — advertising thousands of positions, with no experience needed.

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Wildfire Smoke Shrouds Siberian City

Smoke from wildfires shrouded the Siberian city of Yakutsk on July 27, local media reported. This video was shared by Sakhaday, a local news site. Russian News Agency Tass said 205 fires were active in the Sakha-Yakutia region as of July 27, with smoke filtering into cities, towns, and other populated areas, including Yakutsk. According to reports, local athletes and civil servants joined the efforts to battle the blazes. Credit: SAKHADAY via Storyful

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How Meghan, Harry’s bid for privacy ‘backfired’

A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan will likely have to reveal even more about their personal lives if they want to continue to cash in on their royal ties in the US.

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Rescued River Otter Pup Finds New Home at Oregon Zoo

An orphaned river otter pup who was found and rescued is receiving care at Oregon Zoo in Portland. Footage shared by the zoo shows the “playful” 10-week-old female otter pup in the care of veterinarians. The zoo said the otter was found on June 3 along a road in Deer Island and was admitted for immediate care to Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center. After the pup’s mother could not be located, she was transferred to the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, and because of her habituation to people, was deemed non-releasable by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. On July 13, after the pup’s health was stabilized, she was transferred to Oregon Zoo, where she is receiving care from the Veterinary Medical Center. Oregon Zoo staff plan to introduce her soon to other resident river otters while searching for her permanent home. The zoo said the pup is estimated to be 10 weeks old and weighs about seven pounds. “She’s a little bit larger than a kitten and just about as playful,” said Shelly Pettit, who supervises the North America section of the Oregon Zoo.“She’s already a great swimmer and knows how to dry herself off. She’s quite a doll.” Credit: Oregon Zoo via Storyful

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Vivid Lightning Flashes Over Milwaukee

A tornado-warned thunderstorm packing damaging winds barreled through Wisconsin late Thursday night into Friday morning, July 29, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Milwaukee reported. Video shared to Twitter by Carlo Rosillo shows vivid lightning flashes in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. “I think I just captured Thor coming to earth,” Rosillo joked in the tweet. A tornado warning was in effect for Milwaukee until 2:15 am Thursday. Credit: Carlo Rosillo via Storyful

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Greater Sydney sees lockdown extended

Greater Sydney’s lockdown has been extended for another four weeks to August 28 in an attempt to curb its latest outbreak. The outbreak began in Bondi with an infected limousine driver and has reached a record high of 177 infections. Under new restrictions, Sydney residents are unable to shop more than 10 kilometres from their home. Three new local government areas are under tougher restrictions, with workers unable to leave their LGA unless authorised. Year 12 students will return to face-to-face learning on August 16, and Pfizer vaccine doses will be prioritised for those aged between 16 and 18 living in the high-risk LGA’s. A singles bubble for people living alone has also been announced.

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Race to track exposed backpackers

Two Brisbane hostels have been listed as “high risk” Covid-19 exposure sites, after a man spent a week staying there while infectious.

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Pfizer’s booster shot call; Astra jab makers’ reveal

Pfizer has said vaccine recipients will need a third dose of its jab, which will increase protection against Covid-19 and its Delta strain.

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Prince Charles unveils memorial for police officers killed on duty

Prince Charles has officially unveiled a police memorial and paid tribute to the sacrifice of thousands of officers killed on duty. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and families of deceased officers were among the guests at Staffordshire in England’s West Midlands. Almost 5,000 police officers have died on duty in the country, with 1,500 of those being from acts of violence.

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Why Japanese teen refused to cry after win

Japanese teenager Daiki Hashimoto had no time for tears as he became the youngest ever men’s all-round Olympic gymnastics champion with a superb final horizontal bars routine at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.

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Hail and Flooding Hit Staffordshire Amid Spate of Storms in UK

Flooding and hail were reported in the Stoke-on-Trent, England, area on July 28, as severe thunderstorms were forecast across the United Kingdom. Local media reported flooding in parts of Staffordshire, including Fenton, located close to Stoke-on-Trent. Officials expected possible disruption to transportation due to the rainstorms. This video, taken in Stoke-on-Trent on Wednesday afternoon, shows hail pelting a residential area. Credit: @dopebandit via Storyful

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Forest Fires in Southern Turkey Prompt Evacuations

Forest fires in the southern Turkish province of Antalya forced evacuations of residents in the Manavgat district, local media reported on July 28. At least two fires broke out in Manavgat on Thursday, both of which were being investigated by authorities. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), 19 helicopters and one plane were being deployed. Local media reported that over 100 fire trucks and some 412 firefighters were also responding. This footage, taken on Thursday in Manavgat, shows smoke from the fires, as well as a plane passing overhead. Credit: @efegidayemis via Storyful

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Vic authorities on alert after mystery COVID case

While Victoria has exited its fifth lockdown health authorities are on alert after a mystery case was announced on Wednesday. The young man was working as a traffic controller at the Moonee Valley Racecourse pop up drive-through testing site where he worked for at least two days while infectious. He began experiencing symptoms on Monday, had a test on Tuesday, tested positive on Wednesday and his case will be included in today's numbers. Authorities have said it is possible he contacted the virus at the testing centre itself and are reviewing positive cases to see if any can be traced back to the site while he was working there.

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Cleanup Underway in China’s Jiangsu Province as Typhoon In-Fa Weakens, Moves North

Typhoon In-Fa brought heavy rainfall to China’s Jiangsu province as up to 300 millimeters (about 11.8 inches) of accumulation was reported by Tuesday, July 27. This footage released by Jiangsu Fire shows floodwater drainage efforts across the province. The first clip shows flooded streets in Nanjing city’s Lishui district on Tuesday night, the fire department wrote in a caption. The second clip shows an underground parking structure in Danyang, Zhenjiang city, flooded to its entrance on Wednesday, according to Jiangsu Fire. The eastern coast of China was still feeling the effects of Typhoon In-Fa, which weakened into a tropical depression early Wednesday morning as it was expected to travel north, weather officials reported. Credit: Jiangsu Fire via Storyful

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Teen, men charged with brawl murder

A teenager and two men have been charged with the murder of a Brisbane man who was allegedly fatally shot during a property dispute this week.

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More Than 5,000 Firefighters Battling Northern California Dixie Fire

More than 5,000 firefighters were battling the Dixie fire by July 28 as it burned across Butte and Plumas counties in Northern California. Slow-motion video shared by the Northstar Fire Department shows flames engulfing a pine tree near Quincy, California. As of July 28, the fire was estimated to be 217,581 acres (about 340 square miles) and was 23 percent contained. Credit: Northstar Fire Department via Storyful

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Tough restrictions in place for 90 Western Sydney suburbs

Thousands of residents across 90 Western Sydney suburbs will not be able to leave their local government areas for work this morning under strict new stay at home rules. Parramatta, Campbelltown and Georges River have joined Fairfield, Canterbury-Bankstown, Liverpool, Cumberland and Blacktown as LGAs of concern after Greater Sydney’s lockdown was extend for a month. Those on the list of essential workers who are allowed to leave their LGA for work are required to undergo surveillance testing every three days. While construction work will resume with tight restrictions for non-occupied sites it is not permitted in the eight LGAs of concern.

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Lightning Reported Over Jackson, Mississippi, Amid Thunderstorms and Severe Heat

Lightning was reported over Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, July 27, as thunderstorms moved through the state. The National Weather Service issued thunderstorm warnings for nearby areas on Tuesday. Hot and humid conditions were forecast to continue throughout the week, bringing the threat of more showers and thunderstorms. Credit: @wx2day via Storyful

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Strike force investigating protest plans

New South Wales police have issued a stark warning to protesters planning to attend a second illegal march. A special strike force is preparing to deploy new methods to stop demonstrators from returning to Sydney's streets. Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon said, "we have deployed significant intelligence assets and other police methodology has been deployed to gather as much information about those activities as possible". "We're certainly reaching out to people who we know like to organise these types of activities." Anyone with information about illegal protest activity has been asked to lodge a report on the Crime Stoppers online portal.

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Surprising reason Defence struggling to recruit

A rush to enlist in the armed forces to combat national security uncertainty at the height of the Covid pandemic last year has now reversed with applications being withdrawn in record numbers and a shortfall in the ranks.

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Pandemic takes toll on Olympic athlete mental health

Isolation and the absence of family and friends have taken a toll on athletes' mental health at the Tokyo Olympics, with some struggling to cope with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Colette Luke has more.

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Firefighters in China’s Henan Province Drain Floodwaters From Roadways

Firefighters drained water from the heavily flooded Weihui city in China’s Henan province on Wednesday, July 28, footage shows. The death toll from days of extreme flooding in Henan reached 73 as of Wednesday, according to local news reports. More than 1.47 million people have been relocated since July 16, local media reported. The eastern coast of China, meanwhile, was still feeling the effects of Typhoon In-Fa, which weakened into a tropical depression early Wednesday morning as it was expected to travel north into Anhui and Shandong provinces, according to Xinxiang Meteorology. This video released by the Ministry of Emergency Management shows crews in Weihui city, Henan province, using remote water pumps at a flooded intersection. Credit: Ministry of Emergency Management via Storyful

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England relaxes rules for U.S., EU visitors

England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without needing to quarantine from next week, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.

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DOJ won’t defend GOP Rep. Brooks in Jan 6 lawsuit

The U.S. Justice Department in a court filing on Tuesday declined to defend Republican congressman Mo Brooks in a lawsuit that alleges he conspired to instigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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Zhejiang Firefighters Rescue People Trapped in Typhoon In-Fa Aftermath

Local firefighters rescued people trapped by flooding in China’s Zhejiang province on Wednesday, July 28, after Typhoon In-Fa brought heavy rainfall to the region. The first part of this footage released by Zhejiang Fire shows firefighters rescuing a community of 45 people trapped by floodwaters in Anji county on Wednesday, the fire department wrote in a caption. The second part of the footage released by Zhejiang Fire shows a crew saving a motorist trapped in a vehicle that overturned on a rainy street in Lishui city’s Suichang county on Wednesday, according to the fire department. Zhejiang officials announced an end to the typhoon emergency response at 9 pm on Wednesday while impacted cities were urged to monitor developments, according to local weather groups. Credit: Zhejiang Fire via Storyful

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‘Selfish sociopath’: Biles cops vile abuse

Less than 24 hours before competing in the 2018 world championships in Doha, Simone Biles visited the emergency room to investigate pains in her stomach.

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Dust Cloud Creates Mesmerizing Sunset in Phoenix

A large dust cloud blew into Phoenix, Arizona, on July 27, creating a colorful sunset. This timelapse video taken by Twitter user @pattyplz shows the dust moving in from the south and sweeping over the Phoenix skyline. The National Weather Service reported on the evening of July 27 that the dust cloud dropped visibility down to 1 to 3 miles. Credit: @pattyplz via Storyful

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Landslides Fill Italy’s Lake Como With Debris

Torrential rain brought floods and landslides to communities on the banks of Italy’s Lake Como on July 27, with footage showing debris floating in the lake. Several rescues were carried out throughout the day, Italy’s fire service said. The Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata reported that a gas leak in the town of Brienno, Como, caused by a landslide forced around 50 people to stay inside their homes. No deaths or injuries had been recorded, Euronews reported. This footage, taken by Laurent Alexandre, shows tree branches and other natural debris on the lake’s surface. Credit: Laurent Alexandre via Storyful

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Federal government under pressure to provide more financial support to Sydney

The federal government is under pressure to do more to help locked-down Sydney as consumer confidence and spending plunges. According to ANZ data, retail spending nationwide has dropped to its lowest level since April last year which was before the JobKeeper wage subsidy was introduced. The combined lockdowns across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia were costing Australia’s economy $300 million a day although the figure will improve with the latter two states reopening. However, it cannot be denied consumer confidence has taken a battering as it has dropped 10.4 per cent since mid-June.

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Man dead, three injured after wild brawl

A man has been shot dead and several others have been injured after a wild brawl involving multiple weapons broke out west of Brisbane.

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At least six dead in Bangladesh flooding and landslides

At least six people have been killed in Bangladesh after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and flooding in the Rohingya refugee camps in the country’s south. Officials say five people died in the landslides, with a child swept away by flooding. Nearly one million Rohingya live in crowded camps in the region, making it the world’s largest refugee resettlement. The Bangladesh weather office expects heavy rain to continue over the coming days.

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Horror shooting inside movie theatre

One person is dead and another is in hospital after a shooting attack at a movie theatre in the United States during a midnight showing of a new horror film.

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Growing push for mandatory vaccinations in US

There is a growing push in the United States for vaccinations to be mandatory after COVID infections have more than tripled in the past two weeks and deaths related to the virus surged by about 17 per cent. The Department of Veterans' Affairs is the first federal agency to mandate the shot, for more than 100,000 frontline workers. The state of California and New York City are requiring employees to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing, and some health experts say there could be similar requirements put in place nationwide. More cities are also reinstating mask mandates, with some local school districts in the Atlanta area requiring staff and students to mask up regardless of their vaccination status.

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Fire Crews Rescue Driver Trapped by Floodwaters in Suzhou, China

Firefighters rescued residents stranded by floodwaters in Suzhou, China – a city in southeastern Jiangsu Province – on Tuesday, July 27, after Typhoon In-Fa brought heavy rain and strong winds to the country’s eastern coast. Accumulated rainfall in Jiangsu Province was expected to reach up to 300 millimeters (about 11.8 inches) by Tuesday as the typhoon’s center reached Nanjing city, according to weather reports. This footage released by Jiangsu Fire shows firefighters in Suzhou removing a driver from a vehicle stuck in floodwaters on Tuesday, according to the fire department. Credit: Jiangsu Fire via Storyful

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Andrews flags full freedoms may not be granted until vaccination rate picks up

Victoria's fifth lockdown has come to an end with a significant easing of restrictions, but Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged full freedoms will not be granted until the vaccination rate improves. As of this morning the state has become the only jurisdiction to suppress the Delta variant of the virus on two occasions. The stay-at-home direction and the five-kilometre rule have been lifted and hospitality and indoor gyms have reopened to 100 people. Funerals and weddings can resume with 50 people – not including the main party – but dance floors are not allowed at weddings. School will resume from today, but students aged 12 and up will be required to wear a mask. Mandatory masks will remain indoors across the state and no visitors are permitted to the home for the next two weeks.

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Olympic Swimmer’s Alaska Hometown Celebrates Her Gold Medal Win

Lydia Jacoby, the first Alaskan-born swimmer to compete in the Olympics, won gold during the women’s 100-meter breaststroke at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 27, much to the joy of her small hometown of Seward. This video taken by Instagram user @dietznate in Seward, Alaska, shows a crowd cheering Jacoby’s win. “Seward put on an event so all the locals could watch Lydia together,” @dietznate told Storyful. “It was magical!” Seventeen-year-old Jacoby overtook US teammate and defending champion Lilly King to clinch the gold medal at the Tokyo Aquatics Center. Credit: @dietznate via Storyful

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Central West NSW lockdown ends

Central West council areas in regional New South Wales have been released from lockdown overnight. Residents of Orange, Blayney and Cabonne were plunged into a seven-day-shutdown after a delivery driver tested positive to COVID-19. The Western Local Health District's Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said,” I know it’s been a long week for everyone, but can I thank you for your patience and persistence in doing all of the right things to keep COVID out of our region and to keep our communities and yourselves and family safe.” Mr McLachlan also said locals came out in droves to get tested but argued now they need to do the same to get vaccinated.

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NSW set to extend lockdown for four weeks

New South Wales residents are waking up to the news Greater Sydney's lockdown will be extended for another four weeks until at least August 27. However, construction work will be able to resume from Saturday but not in the local government areas of concern in south-west Sydney or at homes where the homeowners are still living. Rapid COVID testing will be conducted everyday on workers on construction sites. Year 12 students will be required to undergo daily testing so they can return to the classroom to get underway with their HSC exams. It has also been revealed those who live on their own will be able to establish a singles bubble and have a friend over to their home.

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South Australia’s lockdown lifts but masks remain

South Australian companies are preparing for a busy week catching up with a business backlog after the state's lockdown lifted. However, heavy restrictions will remain in place in the state for at least seven more days and masks are likely to become an everyday part of life. Masks are mandatory in public settings and a one person per four square metre rules is in place. There are also 1.5 million masks on the way to schools across the state.

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Writing skills decline among students

A national think tank warns urgent action is needed to turn around a nationwide decline in children's writing skills. Analysis of NAPLAN trends reveals secondary students writing skills are below the 2011 average with one in five failing to meet the national minimum standard. Boys performed the worst and were two years behind girls by year 9. The Centre for Independent Studies is calling for tougher entry requirements for university teaching courses and an annual English proficiency test for all students.

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Suicidal, stressed Aussie kids flood emergency wards

Suicidal and super-stressed children are flooding hospital emergency wards, as the pandemic pushes patient numbers 25 per cent higher.

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‘Sick as a dog’: Aussie expats’ warning over Delta strain

An Aussie expat who was as “sick as a dog” after contracting the Delta strain in the UK has urged Australians to get jabbed - with whichever vaccine is available.

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GA man pleads guilty to four murders in spa shootings

[NFA] 22-year-old Robert Aaron Long pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the shooting deaths of four people killed in attacks on Atlanta-area spas in March that ended the life of eight people, six of them women of Asian descent. Colette Luke has more.

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Cops recount horrors of U.S. Capitol riot

[NFA] A Congressional hearing into the January 6 Capitol riot heard its first witnesses as four police officers described battling a mob of Trump supporters intent on stopping Congress from certifying the 2020 election results. This report produced by Zachary Goelman. This video contains racist and explicit language.

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Citing ‘pressure,’ Osaka fizzles out at Olympics

Naomi Osaka, Japan's great hope for tennis gold, lost in the third round of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, saying she had not known how to cope with the pressure of the occasion. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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‘It is disgraceful’: Heroic cop fumes

The US congressional committee set up to investigate the Capitol riot held its first hearing in Washington D.C. today.

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Harry ‘angry’ during Australian tour

Prince Harry was reportedly “angry” during the Sussexes 2018 Australian tour, an expert has claimed.

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‘Dog Vomit Slime Mold’ Pulsates in Alaskan National Park Timelapse

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Gustavus, Alaska, shared a timelapse video of pulsating Fuligo septica, aka “dog vomit slime mold.” This four-hour timelapse video of the slime, which the park said was taken on July 26, shows it moving while being visited by insects. Dog vomit slime mold is classified as an eukaryotic organism that is “not an animal, plant, or fungus,” according to the National Park Service. Credit: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve via Storyful

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Ominous Orange Sky Accompanies Evacuation Orders in Kamloops, British Columbia

Wildfires burning in the Columbia-Shuswap and Thompson-Nicola Regional District in British Columbia prompted evacuation orders as they filled the sky with smoke on Monday afternoon, July 26. Several wildfires were burning near Kamloops, including the McKay Creek fire, the Sparks Lake fire, the Durand Lake fire, and the Two Mile Road fire. As of Tuesday, there were 252 active wildfires in the province, according to the British Columbia Wildfire Service. Video shared on Twitter by Sue Mark shows the dark orange sky in Kamloops on Monday afternoon. “It is raining ash and burnt pine needles,” Mark wrote in the tweet. Credit: Sue Mark via Storyful

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Smoke Shrouds Sky in Kamloops, British Columbia, as Wildfires Rage

Wildfires burning in the Columbia-Shuswap and Thompson-Nicola Regional District in British Columbia prompted evacuation orders as they filled the sky with smoke on Monday afternoon, July 26. Several wildfires were burning near Kamloops, including the McKay Creek fire, the Sparks Lake fire, the Durand Lake fire, and the Two Mile Road fire. As of Tuesday, there were 252 active wildfires in the province, according to the British Columbia Wildfire Service. Footage shared on Twitter by Paolo Bigit Hurtado shows smoke shrouding the late afternoon sun in Kamloops, British Columbia, on Monday. Credit: Paolo Bigit Hurtado via Storyful

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Fire Crews Mobilized to Fight Northern California Dixie Fire

More than 5,100 personnel worked to contain the 208,000-acre Dixie fire burning across Butte and Plumas counties in Northern California on July 27 after it merged with the Fly fire. Members of the Nevada County Strike Team were demobilized from the Tamarack fire and reassigned to the Dixie fire, Peardale Chicago Park (PCP) Fire said on Twitter on Tuesday. The strike team is made up of firefighters from PCP Fire as well as Penn Valley Fire, North San Juan Fire, Nevada County Consolidated Fire, and Nevada City Fire. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to 208,206 acres (about 325 square miles) and was 23 percent contained, fire officials said. Credit: Peardale Chicago Park Fire via Storyful

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Sexy $8 item Aussies are snapping up

Sexy sheer stockings have made a return to fashion this season, with an affordable take on the usually-corporate wardrobe staple.

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Study links COVID-19 to drop in IQ score

New research has found people who have been infected with COVID-19 are more likely to score poorly on intelligence tests. The Great British Intelligence Test scored more than 80,000 people, with those who had been on ventilators reporting a seven-point drop in IQ. Those who had been infected with the virus underperformed in reasoning, planning and problem-solving tasks compared to those who had never tested positive. There may be multiple contributing factors, including residual symptoms.

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‘We’re being treated as mugs’ by Gladys Berejiklian and her ministers: Alan Jones

Sky News host Alan Jones says New South Wales politicians have been granted almost $1 million a year “worth of extra work perks” all while “thousands are in lockdown and forced out of work”. “I thought we were all in this together … absolute rubbish,” Mr Jones said. “We are being treated as mugs by Berejiklian and her ministers, as they pontificate on us daily from a privileged position”.

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Mother ‘worried sick’ over son arrested during anti-lockdown protest

The mother of a 33-year-old man who was arrested during a Sydney anti-lockdown protest for allegedly punching a horse is "worried sick," according to lawyer Tony Nikolic - who is representing the man. A still image used in media appeared to portay the man punching the horse, however video footage of the event shows the man pushing the horse away. The man has been charged with animal cruelty, and his mother is reportedly unable to contact him as he has been jailed at Parklea. Tony Nikolic discussed the issue with Sky News host Alan Jones.

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Ningbo Police Clean Up Damage as Typhoon In-Fa Hits Zhejiang, China

Typhoon In-Fa’s strong winds downed trees and heavy rain flooded roads in Zhejiang, China, on July 26. As of noon on Sunday, more than 1.5 million people across the province were forced to evacuate. Regional officials reported winds up to 28 meters per second (about 63 miles per hour) at the cyclone’s center, according to local media. This video released by the Ningbo Traffic Police on Monday shows flooded streets and crews removing trees collapsed across roads in the city of Ningbo. In nearby Shanghai, ports were expected to be closed at least until Tuesday, reports said. Credit: Ningbo Traffic Police via Storyful

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Typhoon In-Fa Causes Damage and Heavy Flooding in Shanghai

Typhoon In-Fa made its second landfall in the Chinese province of Zhejiang on the morning of Monday, July 26, after hitting Putuo District, Zhoushan City, on Sunday. As of noon on Sunday, over 1.5 million people across the province had been evacuated, local media reported. In nearby Shanghai, railways, flights, and metro services were suspended on Sunday, local media reported. Regional officials reported winds up to 28 meters per second (about 63 miles per hour) at the cyclone’s center, according to local media. This footage released by the Shanghai Public Security Bureau Huangpu Branch on Sunday shows pedestrians facing strong winds, rivers swelling, and a tree collapsed on a vehicle. Shanghai ports were expected to be closed at least until Tuesday, reports said. Credit: Shanghai Public Security Bureau Huangpu Branch via Storyful

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COVID alert for south-west Sydney shopping centre

Anyone who attended a shopping centre in south-west Sydney over the course of 11 days has been forced into two weeks of quarantine. New South Wales Health labelled Campsie Centre a key venue of concern from July 14 to July 24 after COVID-positive people transmitted the virus within the centre. Those who attended between those days must quarantine immediately for two weeks from their day of visit.

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Study links COVID-19 to drop in IQ score

New research has found people who have been infected with COVID-19 are more likely to score poorly on intelligence tests. The Great British Intelligence Test scored more than 80,000 people, with those who had been on ventilators reporting a seven-point drop in IQ. Those who had been infected with the virus underperformed in reasoning, planning and problem-solving tasks compared to those who had never tested positive. There may be multiple contributing factors, including residual symptoms.

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Vic hospitality industry calls for continued support after lockdown lifts

Victoria’s hospitality industry has called for continued and targeted support if strict limits remain in place after the state’s lockdown lifts. Hospitality is expected to reopen on Wednesday with strict density and seating limits, but the exact restrictions are still unknown to the industry. It is feared it will be financially unviable for many venues to open if the limits are too strict. The industry has also expressed frustration that they will have less than 24 hours to prepare for customers following Premier Daniel Andrews’ media conference this morning where the specifics of the restrictions will be announced. The state’s fifth lockdown is expected to end at 11:59pm tonight.

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Apartment building in Covid lockdown

Residents of an apartment building at Blacktown in Sydney’s west have been locked indoors after multiple people tested positive for Covid-19.

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NOAA Satellite Imagery Shows Wildfire Activity in Western US

Imagery captured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellites GOESEast and GOES-17 shows wildfire activity and smoke dispersal over the western United States on July 22 and 25. The view from GOESEast shows the Dixie fire burning in California on July 22. As of Monday, July 26, the Dixie fire had spread to 197,487 acres (about 309 square miles) and was 22 percent contained, according to InciWeb. Images captured by GOES-17 show smoke from wildfires in Montana, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington on Sunday, July 25. Credit: NOAA Satellites via Storyful

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NSW crisis cabinet split over restrictions

The New South Wales government is split over how to curb the COVID outbreak in Sydney. The Greater Sydney lockdown was scheduled to end on Friday but it is clear that will not be the case after NSW recorded 145 new local infections on Monday with 51 infectious in the community. At Monday's media conference Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she will be providing updates over the next few days as to what life will look like for New South Wales residents beyond July 31. The crisis cabinet meeting last night lasted for around five-hours with many ministers at odds with each other over what should be done next to manage the outbreak. Some want restrictions to be tightened in suburbs closer to the epicentre of the outbreak and easing in other suburbs.

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California Wildfires Burn Homes, Force Evacuations

Firefighters continue to fight fires in the drought-stricken West, with California’s Dixie Fire burning more than a dozen homes, threatening thousands more structures and forcing evacuations. Photo: David Swanson/Reuters

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SA lockdown likely to end at midnight

South Australia's lockdown is set to be replaced by heavy restrictions from midnight. From Wednesday schools will be allowed to reopen but a one person per four square meter rule will be in place for indoor settings. Mask will still be required in some settings such as public transport. Premier Steven Marshall said, "I think you can expect that we're going to be asking people to wear masks a lot more often than what they have been in the past".

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New Victorian ad tells Sydney to stay at home

The Victorian government has launched a new advertising campaign sternly warning Sydneysiders to stay home and not travel south. The ad is now running in prime TV slots across New South Wales and includes voiceover telling viewers of new restrictions in place 'for extreme risk zones'. It goes on to warn New South Wales residents they cannot get a permit to enter the state. Victoria's opposition has labelled the campaign as "mean spirited" as Sydney grapples with its Delta outbreak. The Andrews government has defended it, saying they are regularly run in other states.

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‘Potatoes for lunch’: Desperate mum sells kids’ toys to eat

Lockdowns are forcing the pandemic poor to beg for food as charities struggle with soaring demand for help.

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Inaction costing kids ‘lifetime behind bars’

A generation of Australian children is being condemned to a “lifetime behind bars” for every day government fails to take action on raising the age of criminal responsibility, human rights experts have claimed.

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Dashcam Video Catches Meteor Blazing Over Dallas Suburb

A meteor was spotted streaking across the sky over the Dallas-Forth Worth area in Texas on Sunday, July 25. Dashcam video captured by Bryan Herrera shows the fiery ball streaking across the sky over The Colony. Local news reports said the meteor was spotted in the skies over Austin, Dallas, the Brazos Valley, and other areas of northern, central, and eastern Texas. Credit: Bryan Herrera via Storyful

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‘Libertad’ Cuban-Americans support protesters in Cuba

Cuban-American demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C. Monday to call for the U.S. to support protesters in Cuba.

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Canada’s first indigenous governor general sworn-in

Canada installed an indigenous woman as its governor general on Monday, the first such person to hold the post, in an elaborate ceremony that spotlighted the country's effort to reconcile with its colonial past.

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Tiger 21’s Wealth Perspective

Michael Sonnenfeldt, founder of Tiger 21, discusses where the world's wealthiest individuals are finding value in today's markets.

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Opportunities in High Yield

Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo senior credit portfolio manager with Mackay Shields, discusses how investors can find bigger returns across high yield credit.

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Serial Trump photobomber strikes again

A familiar face was waiting outside court in New York City today as one of Donald Trump’s longtime associates, businessman Tom Barrack, arrived to face the charges against him.

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Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Flooding in London

Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the London area on July 25, the latest severe weather to hit the United Kingdom this month. As of Sunday afternoon, the UK’s Met Office had issued an amber weather warning for London and surrounding areas. Authorities said “torrential showers” would continue impacting southeast England at least until the evening. This video, taken beneath an overpass on Latchmere Road in Battersea, shows a car trapped in floodwaters. London Fire Brigade said that officers had received some 300 calls related to flooding. London’s Metropolitan Special Constabulary urged people to not attempt driving through floodwaters. Credit: Dominic Aquila via Storyful

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Record Monsoon Rains Shutter Roads in Tucson, Arizona

Ongoing monsoon rains caused flash flooding in Tucson, Arizona, on July 25. Through July 25, Tucson’s monsoon season has been the wettest on record, according to the National Weather Service. This video, shared by the Tucson Department of Transport and Mobility on Sunday, shows water flowing from the Pantano Wash — a large, usually dry, riverbed that passes through the city — across Harrison Road. Credit: Tucson Department of Transport and Mobility via Storyful

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Economy could already be in recession over lockdowns

Leading economists say the lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne have plunged Australia's economy back into recession. The verdict comes as the government ruled out a reintroduction of last year's JobKeeper program which kept workers attached to their employers. Independent economist Warren Hogan said the traditional definition of a recession - two consecutive quarters with negative growth - is “antiquated” and does not apply during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The New South Wales economy is probably going to contract about five per cent in Q3, which is second only to last year’s contraction in terms of historical magnitude,” he said. “That’ll drag the overall Australian economy down by somewhere between one and three per cent.”

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Why PM won’t force states to help NSW

Scott Morrison has ruled out redirecting Pfizer supplies from states and territories to an under-siege New South Wales because doing so would “undermine the national vaccine program”.

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Traffic chaos as truck ‘bursts into flames’

A truck has burst into flames on a major Queensland motorway, causing peak hour chaos for commuters on the Gold Coast.

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London facing flash flooding

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused flash flooding in parts of London and 75 to 100 millimetres of rain is expected in parts of the city. The environment agency has issued two flood warnings for areas of London including in Worcester Park and West Barnes. A further 14 minor flood alerts have been issued for the capital and surrounds.

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WA bound ship suspected to have COVID infected crew members on board

A Chinese bulk carrier ship is headed to Western Australia’s shores with four crew members on board suspected of having COVID-19. The Darya Krishna – which is holding 20 people – is expected to dock in Fremantle today. The vessel departed Singapore last Sunday after leaving Indonesia before alerting WA authorities. The vessel could be the fourth ship out of Indonesia in recent weeks infected with the virus.

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New twist in Coates ‘mansplaining’ drama

Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has claimed Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk privately asked him to help her alleviate public pressure not to attend the opening ceremony in Tokyo.

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Diana’s niece Kitty Spencer weds billionaire

Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer has married her billionaire fiance Michael Lewis at a private country mansion in Italy.

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Australians in for a ‘wonderful ride’ with Caroline Kennedy as US ambassador to Australia

Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa says Australians will be “in for a wonderful ride” with John F. Kennedy’s daughter Caroline Kennedy set to be named as the United States' ambassador to Australia. “This is a very big appointment for two reasons,” he told Sky News. “Australians like their ambassadors who are close to the president of the United States, the kind of person who could pick up the phone. “And the second thing is they like a brand name and this woman, she hits all of these things. “Australians are going to be in for a wonderful ride.”

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Victoria on track to emerge from lockdown

An announcement on the fate of Victoria’s lockdown - which is scheduled to end at 11:59pm on Tuesday - is expected sometime today or as late as tomorrow. If the lockdown does end on time Victoria will become the only jurisdiction in the world to crush the Delta variant twice. There were 11 cases recorded in the state on Sunday, but they were all linked to the current outbreak and were in isolation of the entirety of their infectious periods. The easing of restrictions is expected to see an end to the stay-at-home directions, a return to face to face learning for students and a gradual reopening for hospitality with strict density and seating limits.

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Man killed in freak football accident

A man has died after he was crushed by scaffolding while watching a football game on Brisbane’s north.

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Mid-September target to lift Sydney lockdown under consideration

New South Wales has requested financial modelling for Greater Sydney's lockdown to last until mid-September. The state's crisis cabinet will meet this morning and is suspected to announce a significant extension of the lockdown. The Australian has reported while officials initially considered a September 3 end date, it is understood they are modelling several financial scenarios including a September 17 deadline. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is also expected to request the reintroduction of Jobkeeper despite a knock back of a previous request.

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SA poised to exit lockdown on Tuesday

South Australia is poised to end its seven-day lockdown tomorrow night if no unknown cases of community transmission are detected in the coming day. Premier Steven Marshall declared today 'D-Day' for the state after it recorded two cases on Sunday, both linked to the Modbury cluster. The state's transition committee will meet this morning to determine the state's path out of lockdown provided no community cases are revealed. The lockdown is expected to have cost the state up to $200 million - leading industry leaders to pressure the government for increased support.

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E-scooter crackdown: Bad riders could be banned

Exclusive: E-scooter riders will be given safety ratings based on how dangerously they drive in public and the riskiest users will be banned from renting vehicles under a massive shake-up proposed by an up-and-coming scooter rental firm.

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Tunisians protest as COVID surges and economy suffers

Hundreds of protesters rallied in the Tunisian capital and other cities on Sunday demanding the government step down after a spike in COVID-19 cases that has aggravated economic troubles. Lucy Fielder has more.

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Belgians reeling from heavy flood wreckage

The town of Dinant, Belgium was cleaning up on Sunday (July 25) after the heaviest floods in decades on Saturday turned streets into torrential streams that washed away cars and pavements but did not kill anyone. This report produced by Maha Albadrawi.

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Australians in for a ‘wonderful ride’ with Caroline Kennedy as US ambassador to Australia

Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa says Australians will be “in for a wonderful ride” with John F. Kennedy’s daughter Caroline Kennedy set to be named as the United States' ambassador to Australia. “This is a very big appointment for two reasons,” he told Sky News. “Australians like their ambassadors who are close to the president of the United States, the kind of person who could pick up the phone. “And the second thing is they like a brand name and this woman, she hits all of these things. “Australians are going to be in for a wonderful ride.”

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Trump blames women’s soccer defeat on ‘demented wokeism’

Former US President Donald Trump says “woke politics” contributed to the US Women’s soccer team’s dismal opening performance in the Tokyo Olympics.

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Royals fear Harry has ‘gone rogue’

The royal family have “very real fears” that Prince Harry’s book deal could destabilise the Monarchy and upset his father’s ascension to the throne, according to a source.

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India Floods, Landslides Kill More Than 100

Rescue teams were searching for survivors in western India after heavy monsoon rains caused deadly flooding and landslides that have made roads impassable and cut off access to villages. Photo: National Disaster Response Force/Shutterstock

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WSJ Opinion: The Left’s Failed Attempt to make Stephen Breyer Retire

The senior liberal now has status he may wish to use for years. Photo: Reuters

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WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week

The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Kyle Peterson and Dan Henninger. Photo: Getty Images

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Lightning Flashes as Arizona Monsoon Season Soaks Scottsdale

A flash flood watch was in effect for many parts of Arizona on July 22 as more heavy rain drenched the already water-logged region. Footage shared on Twitter captures bright lightning flashing and loud thunder rumbling in Scottsdale around 9:20 pm on Thursday night. Some areas received more than three inches of rain by Friday, the NWS reported. Credit: @FF_Prestige via Storyful

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NT chief minister furious over COVID breach

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has taken aim at a group of Victorians who allegedly arrived into the territory illegally. The group lied on their border entry form when they arrived in Darwin on July 20 to avoid two weeks in quarantine. The two men and four women were removed from their accommodation on Wednesday and taken to the Howard Springs facility. They will be fined a total of around $30,000.

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Positive case on board regional NSW flight

New South Wales has issued a public health alert after a positive COVID infection travelled from Sydney to Ballina in the state's north. Anyone who travelled on Virgin flight VA 1139 on July 14, arriving at 11:45am is considered to be a close contact. Everyone on board the flight must get tested and isolate for 14 days.

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NSW police to track down lockdown protestors

NSW Police have established a strike force of 22 detectives to track down those who participated in an unauthorised anti-lockdown protest in Sydney's CBD. Thousands ignored restrictions and took to the streets - marching from Broadway to Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. Chaos also occurred on the streets of Melbourne and Brisbane. In Sydney around 400 police officers issued at least 90 infringements and charged 57 people and the police minister labelled demonstrators "selfish boofheads".

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Australian made Covid-busting drugs

Exclusive: Scientific breakthroughs usually take decades but just 16 months since Covid-19 emerged Australian scientists have Covid vaccines and nasal sprays in clinical trials, they’ve identified potential treatments and clever new ways of testing if vaccines are working.

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New change to stop another Census fail

AUSTRALIA’S upcoming Census will be a major target for cyber attacks this year, security experts have warned, after a surge in hacking attempts against Australian institutions and greater criminal and espionage activity worldwide.

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Call for Aussie kids to show us life after lockdown

Lockdowns won’t last forever, and as Australia looks towards spring and the easing of restrictions, News Corp is asking young readers to imagine what freedom looks like to them.

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New Covid vaccines bound for Australia

These are the next vaccines that are expected to hit Australian shores as we continue to get more Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.

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How to fast-track your Covid vaccine where you live

Covid vaccines are free and they are being delivered by GP’s, some chemists in rural areas, at state-run vaccination clinics and community health clinics.

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Download your Covid vaccine guide

As the nation’s Covid-19 vaccination rollout continues, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written to all Australians explaining why getting the jab is the key to our future.

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‘Saving money ruined my life’, Barefoot

For the past few weeks I’ve had a Billy Joel song in my head:

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US counties bring back mask mandates

Cypress College Political Science Professor Peter Mathews says some counties in the United States have brought back mask mandates - with the governor of California encouraging schools to make children wear them. “Los Angeles County and also St Louis County in Missouri, they have mandated mask wearing now in indoor spaces and that’s going to also apply to schools in California,” he told Sky News. “The governor made a ruling that the public schools and private schools, the children have to wear masks whether they’re vaccinated or not. “And then he backtracked a little bit by saying we’re going to let the local school districts implement that and enforce it which I think takes some of the teeth out of it.”

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COVID case numbers ‘skyrocketing’ in the United States

Cypress College Political Science Professor Peter Mathews says the number of COVID-19 infections is “skyrocketing” in the United States, driven by the Delta variant and the amount of unvaccinated people. “It really is primarily the unvaccinated who are getting infected, as you said, 60,000 that is a huge increase from 12,000 less than a couple of weeks or a month ago,” he told Sky News. “It’s skyrocketing – the infection rates – and mostly the Delta variant is driving it. “The Delta variant and the fact that the unvaccinated refuse to get vaccinated.” However, Professor Mathews pointed out “breakthrough variants” were also affecting people who had been fully vaccinated. “In Los Angeles Country alone, 20 per cent of the infections were breakthroughs of those who had already been fully vaccinated,” he said. “So we know that the full vaccination is extremely helpful and it will protect you from going to the hospital, or getting ill or even dying in the vast majority of cases but the breakthrough variants and the results of that leave people a little bit sick, a little bit like the have a cold. “So it’s very well worth it to get vaccinated.”

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The Dry star’s life-changing liver transplant

Touted as the next Chris Hemsworth, The Dry star Joe Klocek has one special person on his mind at every milestone career moment.

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New call to stop Aussies dying while they wait

Multicultural Australians are being urged to consider registering as organ and tissue donors, with new data revealing one quarter of donors last year were of an ethnic background.

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Snow Leopard at the San Diego Zoo Suspected Positive for COVID-19

A snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo is suspected of being positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19, after several initial tests found the pathogen, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said. In a press release, the alliance said the male snow leopard, Ramil, recognizable for his missing eye, had exhibited symptoms including a cough and runny nose, leading care specialists to take fecal samples. The samples were tested by the zoo and returned a positive result. Samples also tested positive at California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS). Additional testing is to be conducted at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). “The male snow leopard appears to be doing well, and is showing no additional symptoms other than the cough and runny nose,” the alliance wrote in the press release. “He shares his habitat with a female snow leopard and two Amur leopards. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance veterinarians assume these three individuals have also been exposed. They are currently being quarantined in their habitat. Veterinarians are monitoring them closely, and will treat symptoms as they may arise.” Footage shared by the San Diego Wildlife Alliance shows Ramil and a fellow San Diego Zoo resident, female snow leopard Naphisa. Credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via Storyful

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New Covid vaccines bound for Australia

These are the next vaccines that are expected to hit Australian shores as we continue to get more Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.

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‘Constantly challenged’: Miley’s Aussie confession

Exclusive: The Miley Cyrus mullet makeover was inevitable.

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Covid-19 variants: How Australia’s Delta outbreak compares

These are the Covid-19 variants moving around the world and how vaccines stack up against them in their efficacy.

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Protests erupt worldwide against Covid restrictions

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said on Saturday it was scouring its supply chain to find more doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for Southeast Asia, which is facing its most serious outbreak yet of the virus.

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Tamarack Fire in Northern California Grows to Over 65,000 Acres

The Tamarack Fire burning south of Lake Tahoe along the California-Nevada Border had grown to over 65,000 acres by the morning of Saturday, July 24, according to authorities. On Saturday, officers with the Alpine County and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Offices were offering escorts for residents in evacuation zones “to secure pets, papers and emergency items.” Some 1,425 personnel are fighting the blaze, which as of Saturday was 65,152 acres in size and only four percent contained. Footage shared this week by the Sacramento Fire Department shows firefighting operations in Alpine County, California. Credit: Sacramento Fire Department via Storyful

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Arizona Sheriff’s Office Rescues Two People Stranded by Floodwaters

An aviation unit with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) rescued two people after they got stuck on top of a vehicle in floodwaters on July 23, footage shared by the office shows. Video shows an aerial view of the two sitting atop the vehicle, with water surrounding them. Members of the MCSO aviation unit can be seen reaching out and helping them board a helicopter to safety. “We are here to provide safety to our community but please be mindful of the dangers posed by moving water and entering flooded areas,” the MCSO wrote on Facebook. “Please do not attempt to enter flooded areas even though you think your vehicle can handle it. Chances are it may not.” The potential for flash flooding would persist into Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Credit: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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Clashes with police as thousands march against lockdown

Thousands marched through Australia’s two biggest cities in anti-lockdown protests on Saturday, sparking violent clashes with police in Sydney.

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Fire Whirl Spins as California’s Tamarack Fire Spreads to Nevada

Firefighters worked to contain the Tamarack Fire in California as the blaze grew to 58,417 acres (about 91 square miles) on July 23, with the fire having crossed state lines into Nevada, according to officials. These videos captured by Yocha Dehe Fire Department crew members, who said they were taken on July 21 in Douglas County, Nevada, show the wildfire. “In the first video, you can see a fire whirl capable of spreading fire very quickly over a large area,” wrote the fire department. The fire was sparked by a lightning strike in the Mokelumne Wilderness in Alpine County, California, on July 4, officials said, and was 4 percent contained as of July 23 . Credit: Yocha Dehe Fire Department via Storyful

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American-Made Power

On the Streetwise podcast, Jack Hough speaks with Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good about the potential environmental benefits of nuclear energy as well as the challenges behind scaling up solar storage.

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QLD on COVID alert after flight attendant tests positive

Queensland is on high alert as contact tracers work to track down the path of an infected flight attendant who tested positive for COVID-19. The 30-year-old woman developed symptoms on July 13 but did not get tested until July 21, and crewed six flights between Longreach, Gladstone, Hervey Bay and Brisbane during her infectious period. Passengers from flights of concern must get tested immediately and isolate. Genomic sequencing has shown this case is the Delta variant of the virus and has derived from the Sydney outbreak. This comes as Queensland has issued a hard border with New South Wales, with the acting premier issuing a reminder people in the border bubble should enter QLD for essential purposes only.

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Anteater Visits Furry Fans at San Antonio Zoo

An anteater made the rounds visiting his fellow animal residents at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas – including an American mink who nearly pawed down its enclosure in a fit of excitement at the anteater’s appearance. This video posted by the zoo on July 23 shows Hogan the anteater visiting the mink and a clouded leopard. The zoo previously deemed the adorable Hogan, a 4-year-old southern tamandua, an “animal ambassador for his species.” Credit: San Antonio Zoo via Storyful

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Victoria on track to end lockdown

Victoria's fifth COVID lockdown is on track to end on Tuesday but several restrictions are expected to remain in place for weeks. Health authorities say daily COVID-19 results are very encouraging, as Friday's 14 new infections were all linked to current outbreaks. Mask restrictions are set to remain in place and there will be caps on private and public gatherings, with Premier Daniel Andrews insisting people must stay on alert.

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Dixie Fire in Northeastern California Surpasses 220 Square Miles

The Dixie Fire in Plumas County, California, turned the sky bright pink and orange on Thursday evening, July 22, as thousands of personnel fought to protect homes and structures from the flames. Footage shared by Jacob Cline shows a helicopter view of the forest fire, taken on Thursday. As of Friday afternoon, the fire was estimated to be 142,940 acres (about 223 square miles) in size and was 18 percent contained, officials said. More than 4,000 personnel were fighting the fire. Credit: Jacob Cline via Storyful

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Concern in NSW as outbreak prompts national emergency

New South Wales authorities have issued their strongest warning yet the state could be living under tough lockdown measures for a number of weeks to come after a national emergency was declared. After one month in lockdown, the state recorded 136 new cases - a record high for the third consecutive day - with at least 70 people having been active in the community for all or part of their infectious period. Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called for an urgent refocus of Australia's vaccination strategy to allow vaccines to be prioritised for people in southwest Sydney. From today residents in the Cumberland and Blacktown local government areas will be subject to stricter lockdown measures. Residents aged 40 and older are being advised they should do their duty and take up the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Flood Drainage Efforts Underway as More Rain Predicted in Zhengzhou

Reinforcement teams carried out flood drainage work in Zhengzhou, China, on Friday, July 23, after severe flooding killed at least 51 people in the city. Nearly 400,000 residents have been evacuated due to the widespread flooding, according to news reports. This footage released by the Ministry of Emergency Management shows Jiangxi firefighters draining water at an underground parking lot where floodwaters reached five meters (about 16.4 feet) on Friday afternoon, according to the ministry. On Friday, weather warnings were issued across parts of Zhengzhou including most of Dengfeng and western Xinmi, where there was a high possibility of “geological disasters,” according to Zhengzhou Meteorological Service Center. Credit: Ministry of Emergency Management via Storyful

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Rescue Team Returns Home After Month-Long Recovery Work at Surfside Collapse Site

Search, rescue, and recovery efforts formally ended at the site of a partial building collapse in Surfside, Florida, almost a month after the June 24 catastrophe that killed at least 97 people. Footage shared by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) on July 23 shows members of the Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) returning home to applause and embraces from loved ones in Doral. Members of this specialized team had worked for weeks trying to reach survivors and, inevitably, to recover bodies. “We’re proud and thankful for our task force team and their tireless work in bringing closure for the families,” MDFR wrote on Twitter. “You have shown the world what superheroes look like,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Every day, your tenacity, your passion, your dedication, your refusal to give up, kept the hope of those families alive.” Credit: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Storyful

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Food and Water Distributed to Zhengzhou Residents Impacted by Deadly Flooding

Firefighters distributed humanitarian aid to residents of a district in Zhengzhou, China, on Thursday, July 22, after deadly flooding caused power outages and contaminated drinking water in the region, fire officials said. This footage released by Zhengzhou Fire shows residents of the inundated Zhongyuan district collecting steamed buns, mineral water, hot porridge, and other supplies on Thursday evening, the department wrote in a caption. At least 51 people were killed in Zhengzhou as of Friday after extreme flooding hit Henan province, local media reported. Credit: Zhengzhou Fire via Storyful

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Australia and America’s new Uber-style missile alliance

Exclusive: The United States military has invited Australia to join its developing of a sensitive program they have likened to the ride sharing Uber service, with an app matching the best missiles to the closest targets.

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