Record rainfall triggers flash flooding in Victoria
Flash flooding in Victoria's Wye River and Lorne saw cars swept into the ocean after 180mm of rain fell in six hours, breaking a local daily rainfall record. Explore the full story and aftermath.
Flash flooding in Victoria's Wye River and Lorne saw cars swept into the ocean after 180mm of rain fell in six hours, breaking a local daily rainfall record. Explore the full story and aftermath.
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Severe thunderstorms cause flash flooding on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, washing cars out to sea and forcing closures. Emergency warnings are in place.
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Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Discover the story behind the colossal sale.
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Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
Aldi and Lidl report record-breaking Christmas sales as UK shoppers prioritise value. Aldi sales hit £1.65bn, while Lidl saw a 10% surge. Discover the festive shopping trends.
Luke Littler secures back-to-back PDC World Darts Championship victories, defeating Gian van Veen. The 18-year-old phenom eyes Phil Taylor's legacy as a new generation emerges. Read the full analysis.
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Torrential monsoon rains trigger severe flooding across South-East Asia, causing widespread displacement and damage. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change. Read the full report.
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