Brazil: Strong winds cause sandstorm in São Paulo
A “total” disaster, a residents says, as the storm turns the sky orange in parts of São Paulo state. from: BBC News
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Lytham Windmill’s sail broken after strong winds
Lytham Windmill, built on the Lancashire coast in 1805, draws thousands of visitors every year.
Google Blocks More Anti-Kremlin Content as Vote in Russia Winds Down
The search giant agreed to Moscow’s requests to restrict access to online videos and documents being used by allies of the imprisoned opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny, activists said. From: New York Times
U.S. Conducts Drone Strike in Kabul and Winds Down Airlift as Deadline Nears
The strike eliminated what U.S. officials called an imminent terrorist threat. With the military evacuation of Afghans over, the United States and others say they will still get people out. From: New York Times
Watch Hurricane Ida’s 150mph winds batter Louisiana
Ida makes landfall as a category four hurricane as pilots take us inside the eye of the storm. from: BBC News
Hurricane Ida: ‘Catastrophic’ storm surge as winds move onshore
The storm is bringing with it a potentially “catastrophic” storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say. from: BBC News
12 Years, $800 Million, One Conviction: Lebanon Tribunal Winds Down Short of Answers
Established in 2009 to prosecute those responsible for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, the tribunal failed to show who ordered the attack or why. From: New York Times
Greece wildfires: Strong winds push flames towards villages
Greece is experiencing its most severe heatwave in 30 years with temperatures reaching 45C (113F). from: BBC News
Storm Evert: Falling tree injures women at party as winds rage
The pair, in their 20s, were believed to have been at an outdoor party when the tree collapsed.
Storm Evert: Strong winds and heavy rain in South West
from: BBC News A yellow warning for strong to gale force winds remains in place as Storm Evert hits the UK.
Storm Evert: South West braces for 75mph winds and heavy rain
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the region from Thursday evening.