Scores killed as floods sweep several Asian nations

Heavy monsoon rains have caused devastating floods and landslides across Southeast Asia, resulting in a death toll exceeding 600, with hundreds still missing. Indonesia and Thailand are among the hardest-hit areas, where authorities are urgently working to clear debris and provide aid to thousands left without shelter or essential supplies.

A husband and wife have been accused of using spy cameras and earpieces to cheat at card games in an Australian casino, allegedly winning nearly £600,000 over several weeks. The couple's actions have raised concerns about the integrity of gaming establishments and the effectiveness of surveillance measures in place to prevent cheating.

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana will not lead the newly formed left-wing party, Your Party, as delegates voted to be led by a panel of members, thus avoiding a potentially contentious leadership race. This decision comes amid rising internal tensions and divisions within the party, particularly highlighted by Sultana's boycott of the inaugural conference's first day.

Severe flooding in Indonesia, particularly on Sumatra island, has led to a rising death toll of 442, with many areas remaining inaccessible for aid delivery. The situation has left residents struggling to find food and clean water amidst the devastation.

Dozens of climate protesters have been arrested during demonstrations at one of the world's largest coal export ports in Australia, where they disrupted operations by using kayaks to block shipping activities.

Four individuals were killed and ten others injured in a shooting during a family gathering in California, with police indicating that the incident appears to be targeted. Among the injured are children, highlighting the tragic impact of gun violence on families.

A catastrophic fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has resulted in a rising death toll, which now stands at 146, with thousands gathering to pay their respects. Authorities have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the incident.

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency as severe flooding has devastated Colombo, resulting in the destruction of over 25,000 homes and displacing approximately 147,000 individuals. This flooding is reported to be the deadliest since 2017, with the situation exacerbated by heavy rains linked to Cyclone Ditwah.