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Children among 75 dead in India bridge collapse

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At least 75 have been killed and dozens more injured following an India bridge collapse

INDIA BRIDGE COLLAPSE- At least 75 people have been killed, including children and dozens more are injured following a bridge collapse in India’s western Gujarat.

At the time of the collapse, approximately 400 people were on the bridge. Many fell directly into the water below.

Many women and children were walking on the bridge when it gave way at 6:30 pm local time.

Investigations are underway into the cause of the collapse.

India’s army, navy and air-force have all been called in to help with search and rescue efforts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced compensation for those killed and impacted by the recent tragedy.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is at the bridge collapse site in Morbi.

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The newly-renovated bridge is a central connection point in the town of Morbi, and collapsed just days after receiving a revamp.

Now, footage is emerging on social media showing people purposely swinging the bridge in the lead up to the collapse.

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Climate report warns of rising heat deaths and property losses

Australia faces dire climate predictions, with potential for massive property value losses and thousands of heat-related deaths without action

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Australia faces dire climate predictions, with potential for massive property value losses and thousands of heat-related deaths without action

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– Climate change could cause hundreds of deaths and $500 billion decline in property values in Australia.
– Increased extreme weather events may lead to rising insurance costs and potential uninsurability of homes.
A government report warns that climate change could lead to significant challenges for Australia, with hundreds of deaths expected from heat-related illnesses.
Property values may decline by up to $500 billion as homes risk becoming uninsurable due to extreme weather events.
The assessment by the Albanese Government forecasts increased frequency of floods, cyclones, and bushfires.The report anticipates over a thousand potential heat-related fatalities in Sydney and Melbourne if action is not taken.

The projected increase in heat-related deaths in Australia’s capital cities, as outlined in the report. Picture: Climate Risk Assessment

Rising sea levels and extreme weather are expected to escalate insurance costs, making coverage unaffordable or unavailable.

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen acknowledged that many Australians will find these projections distressing, but they underscore the urgency of addressing climate change.

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Changes in total annual freight costs by Local Government Area in a 2090 scenario, compared to 2024. Picture: Australia’s National Climate Risk Assessment

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Projected increases in heat-related deaths are particularly concerning. For instance, at a 1.5-degree rise in temperatures, heat-related mortality in Sydney could increase by 103%, reaching about 450 deaths annually at a 3-degree rise.

Coastal flooding days are expected to increase significantly in major urban areas, necessitating critical intervention.


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The Coalition reshuffles after record low poll

Coalition hits record low vote in Newspoll, prompting a significant frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.

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Coalition hits record low vote in Newspoll, prompting a significant frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.


The Coalition has slumped to a record low primary vote in the latest Newspoll, sparking a major frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.

The shake-up, which includes sacking Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and elevating James Paterson, is being seen as a high-stakes attempt to stabilise the Opposition amid internal rifts.

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Trump pushes NATO on Russia sanctions

Trump ready to impose sanctions on Russia, urges NATO to halt oil purchases and consider tariffs on China.

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Trump ready to impose sanctions on Russia, urges NATO to halt oil purchases and consider tariffs on China.


President Donald Trump says he is prepared to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia, but only if NATO allies act in unison by halting oil purchases from Moscow.

He has also urged the bloc to consider tariffs on China, arguing this would weaken Beijing’s support for Russia once the war ends.

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