Heavy rain causes flooding, evacuations and at least 38 deaths around Beijing region
The flood risk for parts of Beijing, Hebei province and neighboring Tianjin city remained high until Tuesday evening.
State media broadcast footage of muddy waters rising into homes in rural areas and rescuers carrying an injured person on a stretcher and searching on a damaged road.
Premier Li Qiang said the heavy rain and flooding in the hard-hit Beijing district of Miyun caused 'serious casualties' and called for rescue efforts, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
The Beijing Daily, a state-backed paper, reported that the city had received 54.3 centimeters (21.4 inches) of rain in the last four days, which is just a bit short of the 60 centimeters (23.6 inches) the city receives annually in a year.
The storm knocked out power in more than 130 villages in Beijing, destroyed communication lines and damaged more than 30 sections of road. More than 16 centimeters (6 inches) of rain fell on average in Beijing by midnight, with two towns in Miyun recording 54 centimeters (21 inches) of precipitation, the city said.
Heavy flooding washed away cars and downed power poles in Miyun, an outlying district that borders Hebei's Luanping county. More than 80,000 people have been relocated in Beijing, including about 17,000 in Miyun, a Beijing city statement said.
The city government said 28 people died in Miyun and two others in Yanqing district Monday.
Four additional people in neighboring Hebei province were discovered dead Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, after eight people were said to be missing after a landslide in a rural part of Luanping county in the province. Authorities had found four of the dead Monday.
Emergency rescue teams said more landslides occurred in the same region Tuesday, although they did not report any further casualties.
Uprooted trees lay in piles in the town of Taishitun , about 100 kilometers (60 miles) northeast of central Beijing. Streets were covered with water, with mud left higher up on the walls of buildings.
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"For a maiden test flight, especially after an extended 18-month wait on the pad for approvals, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia's sovereign space capability," Gilmour Space said. You can watch the launch below. Half of the US facing gruelling heatwave The US is facing a widespread heatwave that's impacting half of the country, with authorities telling millions to stay indoors. Close to 170 million people across the US' mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east are impacted, the National Weather Service says. NYC is one of the major cities affected, with the city's Emergency Management telling residents the heat could be "life-threatening". Temperatures exceeded 37C on Tuesday (local time). Swimming pools have extended their hours while designated cooling centres have been set up around the city. The US is facing a widespread heatwave that's impacting half of the country, with authorities telling millions to stay indoors. Close to 170 million people across the US' mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east are impacted, the National Weather Service says. NYC is one of the major cities affected, with the city's Emergency Management telling residents the heat could be "life-threatening". Temperatures exceeded 37C on Tuesday (local time). Swimming pools have extended their hours while designated cooling centres have been set up around the city. Cop who tasered great-gran spared jail again We bring you something breaking news now. The former police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old aged-care resident while on duty will remain free after a failed legal bid to jail him. Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel White, 35, fired his Taser at Clare Nowland after being called to Yallambee Lodge nursing home at Cooma in southern NSW on May 17, 2023. During the brief, two-minute and 40-second encounter, White drew his stun gun and pointed it at Mrs Nowland for a minute before saying "nah, bugger it" and discharging the weapon at her chest. The 48kg great-grandmother, who had symptoms of dementia, fell and hit her head. She did not regain consciousness and died in hospital a week later after a fatal brain bleed. White was given a two-year good behaviour bond in March and ordered to complete community service after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter at a NSW Supreme Court trial. This was despite prosecutors telling Justice Ian Harrison the 35-year-old should be jailed for his crime. On Wednesday, three judges from the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the imposed sentence, dismissing the prosecution's legal challenge. At an appeal hearing in June, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC argued Justice Harrison's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" and that jail time was warranted. We bring you something breaking news now. The former police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old aged-care resident while on duty will remain free after a failed legal bid to jail him. Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel White, 35, fired his Taser at Clare Nowland after being called to Yallambee Lodge nursing home at Cooma in southern NSW on May 17, 2023. During the brief, two-minute and 40-second encounter, White drew his stun gun and pointed it at Mrs Nowland for a minute before saying "nah, bugger it" and discharging the weapon at her chest. The 48kg great-grandmother, who had symptoms of dementia, fell and hit her head. She did not regain consciousness and died in hospital a week later after a fatal brain bleed. White was given a two-year good behaviour bond in March and ordered to complete community service after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter at a NSW Supreme Court trial. This was despite prosecutors telling Justice Ian Harrison the 35-year-old should be jailed for his crime. On Wednesday, three judges from the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the imposed sentence, dismissing the prosecution's legal challenge. At an appeal hearing in June, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC argued Justice Harrison's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" and that jail time was warranted. UK to recognise Palestinian if war doesn't end UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not end the crisis in Gaza. The UK would refrain from recognising a Palestinian state if Israel allows more aid into Gaza, stops annexing land in the West Bank, agrees to a ceasefire and signs up to a long-term peace process over the next two months, Starmer said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted angrily to the announcement, saying it was rewarding 'Hamas's monstrous terrorism'. There are increased calls for Australia to follow suit, with France earlier this week also recognising a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacted angrily to claims from Netanyahu who said there was no starvation in Gaza. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not end the crisis in Gaza. The UK would refrain from recognising a Palestinian state if Israel allows more aid into Gaza, stops annexing land in the West Bank, agrees to a ceasefire and signs up to a long-term peace process over the next two months, Starmer said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted angrily to the announcement, saying it was rewarding 'Hamas's monstrous terrorism'. There are increased calls for Australia to follow suit, with France earlier this week also recognising a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacted angrily to claims from Netanyahu who said there was no starvation in Gaza. Perth residents woken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake Residents in Perth have been woken to a magnitude 4.8 earthquake which struck a regional town east of WA's capital. Geoscience Australia says the earthquake started near the town of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, at 2am (AWST). The earthquake was felt across southwestern WA, as far west as Perth about 200km away and even 436km away in the outback town of Kalgoorlie. Geoscience Australia's Senior Seismologist Dr Trevor Allen said the earthquake appeared to have been 'felt extensively' and there could well be damage to buildings. We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am in Wyalkatchem, WA. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at — Geoscience Australia (@GeoscienceAus) July 29, 2025 Residents in Perth have been woken to a magnitude 4.8 earthquake which struck a regional town east of WA's capital. Geoscience Australia says the earthquake started near the town of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, at 2am (AWST). The earthquake was felt across southwestern WA, as far west as Perth about 200km away and even 436km away in the outback town of Kalgoorlie. Geoscience Australia's Senior Seismologist Dr Trevor Allen said the earthquake appeared to have been 'felt extensively' and there could well be damage to buildings. We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am in Wyalkatchem, WA. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at — Geoscience Australia (@GeoscienceAus) July 29, 2025 Dealership accused of issuing fake pink slips Cops in NSW allege a Sydney dealership has been issuing fraudulent pink slips, leading to three men being charged. An investigation found two cars with major defects including no airbags and no anti-lock braking systems and suspension had obtained 'pink slips'. "Following further inquiries, police charged three men – aged 39, 40 and 42-years-old – with knowingly produce false/misleading document state law and breach condition of examiners authority," police said in a statement. Police will allege they issued 22 fraudulent safety inspection reports between January 2025 and May 2025. They will front court today. Cops in NSW allege a Sydney dealership has been issuing fraudulent pink slips, leading to three men being charged. An investigation found two cars with major defects including no airbags and no anti-lock braking systems and suspension had obtained 'pink slips'. "Following further inquiries, police charged three men – aged 39, 40 and 42-years-old – with knowingly produce false/misleading document state law and breach condition of examiners authority," police said in a statement. Police will allege they issued 22 fraudulent safety inspection reports between January 2025 and May 2025. They will front court today. BYD rival XPENG says it is 'building momentum' in Australia You've most likely heard about BYD and their huge surge in popularity in Australia. But another Chinese EV brand says its also making a big impact over here. XPENG says it is sending over 1,000 electric SUVs from August thanks to "growing demand". 'XPENG is at the frontier of AI and smart driving, and Australian drivers are responding to that in a big way," Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV, the company which exclusively imports the vehicles to Australia. While Chinese EVs offer a cheaper alternative to other leading brands like Tesla, experts are warning for Australians to do their homework as more and more Chinese brands enter the market. "There's going to be a lot of cars to pick from but be careful which car you're buying, because with so many brands coming to Australia, you might buy something that's great value today, but that brand may not exist in five or 10 years time," founder Paul Maric told Yahoo Finance this month. You've most likely heard about BYD and their huge surge in popularity in Australia. But another Chinese EV brand says its also making a big impact over here. XPENG says it is sending over 1,000 electric SUVs from August thanks to "growing demand". 'XPENG is at the frontier of AI and smart driving, and Australian drivers are responding to that in a big way," Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV, the company which exclusively imports the vehicles to Australia. While Chinese EVs offer a cheaper alternative to other leading brands like Tesla, experts are warning for Australians to do their homework as more and more Chinese brands enter the market. "There's going to be a lot of cars to pick from but be careful which car you're buying, because with so many brands coming to Australia, you might buy something that's great value today, but that brand may not exist in five or 10 years time," founder Paul Maric told Yahoo Finance this month.
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Massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warnings, BYD rival XPENG 'building momentum' in Australia, cops bust 'fake' pink slips
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off of Russia's east coastline has sparked tsunami warnings across several countries. BYD's Chinese EV rival XPENG says it is ramping up its presence in Australia by shipping in 1,000 more electric SUVs following what it says is strong demand for their vehicles. Residents in Perth have been woken by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake overnight. The quake was about 180km east of WA's capital and occurred shortly after 2am (AWST). Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. More countries in firing line of 3m waves The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said waves of up to three metres above tide level were also possible along some areas of South America. Chile and Ecuador have been identified as nations at risk, as has the Pacific's Solomon Islands. The below video from the Associated Press shows large waves arriving on Japan's coastline. Trump reacts to 'massive' earthquake US President Donald Trump has responded to the "massive" earthquake, saying the Pacific Coast of the US is under a Tsunami Warning. "Stay strong and stay safe!" he wrote on X. Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit for the… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2025 No tsunami threat for Australia New Zealand says it is expecting strong currents and surges along its West Coast in the early hours of tomorrow morning. While the West Coast Management said people should be well clear of beaches, there is no need at this point to evacuate inland. The Bureau of Meterology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia. No #tsunami threat to Australia from magnitude 6.8 #earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. A magnitude 8.7 earthquake also occured at 09:24am AEST which was assessed as No #tsunami threat to Australia. Latest advice at — Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) July 30, 2025 8.8 magnitude earthquake sparks tsunami warnings In some developing news, there are tsunami alerts for several countries after a giant 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's eastern coastline along Kamchat Russia, Japan and the US have all issued varying warnings with fears coastal communities could be significantly damaged. Tsunami warning sirens rang out in Hawaii's Honolulu and people have rushed to higher ground. Video online from Hawaii shows major traffic jams as residents try and flee coastal areas. Out our lanai in #waikiki , listening to the tsunami sirens wailing while cars are gridlocked trying to get to higher ground in #honolulu #hawaii just got another phone alert that the #tsunami is 2 hours out @HawaiiNewsNow — kp🐬 (@finsupkp) July 30, 2025 'Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,' the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. New Zealand authorities issued warnings of 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges' along coastlines throughout the country. The government emergency management agency said people should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas, and away from harbors, marinas, rivers and estuaries. Parts of the US's west coast was under a Tsunami Advisory. Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the west coast as a result of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami waves are capable of producing strong currents and dangerous waves. Stay away from beaches and waterways until officials deem it safe to return. — NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) July 30, 2025 Couple cause traffic jam after winning $4.2m Well this might be a lottery first. A NSW couple has caused a traffic jam after learning they've won a life-changing $4.8 million. The Central Coast pair were in the car when they found out the news, prompting the husband to drastically reduce his speed over fears he'd crash after the revelation making his "head spin". 'Goodness, I'm scared I'm going to crash now. I'm driving about 35km an hour and I've got a line-up of about 40 cars behind me because I'm going so carefully," he told lottery officials. The couple held the only division one winning entry in Tuesday's Set for Life draw. YouTube added to Albo's social media ban Anthony Albanese has included YouTube in his government's ban on social media for children. The decision to include the videostreaming giant was prompted by intervention from the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant, who said the platform was one of the biggest offenders of exposing children to harmful content. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the "evidence cannot be ignored" when it comes to the platform's impact on children. But YouTube reject the move and say it is not a form of social media and believe Labor has backflipped on an earlier promise not to include it. So what do you think? Should YouTube be included in the social media ban? Have your say below. With NewsWire Six injured as minibus heading to wedding 'rolls 100m down embankment' Six people have been injured after their minibus crashed in the Hunter Valley. NSW Ambulance told Yahoo News Australia two people have been seriously injured and four sustained minor injuries. One person was trapped inside the vehicle before being freed. The bus was en route to a wedding and reportedly rolled 100 metres down an embankment on Mount View Road at Mount View, according to The Daily Telegraph. Aussie rocket launch a success despite crashing soon after launch While it was short and sweet, but the company behind the first Australian-made rocket to lift off from home soil is happy. Gilmour Space Technologies launched their orbital rocket Eris on Wednesday from Queensland's Bowen. It lasted less than a minute in the air before crashing. "For a maiden test flight, especially after an extended 18-month wait on the pad for approvals, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia's sovereign space capability," Gilmour Space said. You can watch the launch below. Half of the US facing gruelling heatwave The US is facing a widespread heatwave that's impacting half of the country, with authorities telling millions to stay indoors. Close to 170 million people across the US' mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east are impacted, the National Weather Service says. NYC is one of the major cities affected, with the city's Emergency Management telling residents the heat could be "life-threatening". Temperatures exceeded 37C on Tuesday (local time). Swimming pools have extended their hours while designated cooling centres have been set up around the city. Cop who tasered great-gran spared jail again We bring you something breaking news now. The former police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old aged-care resident while on duty will remain free after a failed legal bid to jail him. Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel White, 35, fired his Taser at Clare Nowland after being called to Yallambee Lodge nursing home at Cooma in southern NSW on May 17, 2023. During the brief, two-minute and 40-second encounter, White drew his stun gun and pointed it at Mrs Nowland for a minute before saying "nah, bugger it" and discharging the weapon at her chest. The 48kg great-grandmother, who had symptoms of dementia, fell and hit her head. She did not regain consciousness and died in hospital a week later after a fatal brain bleed. White was given a two-year good behaviour bond in March and ordered to complete community service after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter at a NSW Supreme Court trial. This was despite prosecutors telling Justice Ian Harrison the 35-year-old should be jailed for his crime. On Wednesday, three judges from the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the imposed sentence, dismissing the prosecution's legal challenge. At an appeal hearing in June, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC argued Justice Harrison's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" and that jail time was warranted. UK to recognise Palestinian if war doesn't end UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not end the crisis in Gaza. The UK would refrain from recognising a Palestinian state if Israel allows more aid into Gaza, stops annexing land in the West Bank, agrees to a ceasefire and signs up to a long-term peace process over the next two months, Starmer said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted angrily to the announcement, saying it was rewarding 'Hamas's monstrous terrorism'. There are increased calls for Australia to follow suit, with France earlier this week also recognising a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacted angrily to claims from Netanyahu who said there was no starvation in Gaza. Perth residents woken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake Residents in Perth have been woken to a magnitude 4.8 earthquake which struck a regional town east of WA's capital. Geoscience Australia says the earthquake started near the town of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, at 2am (AWST). The earthquake was felt across southwestern WA, as far west as Perth about 200km away and even 436km away in the outback town of Kalgoorlie. Geoscience Australia's Senior Seismologist Dr Trevor Allen said the earthquake appeared to have been 'felt extensively' and there could well be damage to buildings. We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am in Wyalkatchem, WA. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at — Geoscience Australia (@GeoscienceAus) July 29, 2025 Dealership accused of issuing fake pink slips Cops in NSW allege a Sydney dealership has been issuing fraudulent pink slips, leading to three men being charged. An investigation found two cars with major defects including no airbags and no anti-lock braking systems and suspension had obtained 'pink slips'. "Following further inquiries, police charged three men – aged 39, 40 and 42-years-old – with knowingly produce false/misleading document state law and breach condition of examiners authority," police said in a statement. Police will allege they issued 22 fraudulent safety inspection reports between January 2025 and May 2025. They will front court today. BYD rival XPENG says it is 'building momentum' in Australia You've most likely heard about BYD and their huge surge in popularity in Australia. But another Chinese EV brand says its also making a big impact over here. XPENG says it is sending over 1,000 electric SUVs from August thanks to "growing demand". 'XPENG is at the frontier of AI and smart driving, and Australian drivers are responding to that in a big way," Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV, the company which exclusively imports the vehicles to Australia. While Chinese EVs offer a cheaper alternative to other leading brands like Tesla, experts are warning for Australians to do their homework as more and more Chinese brands enter the market. "There's going to be a lot of cars to pick from but be careful which car you're buying, because with so many brands coming to Australia, you might buy something that's great value today, but that brand may not exist in five or 10 years time," founder Paul Maric told Yahoo Finance this month. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. More countries in firing line of 3m waves The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said waves of up to three metres above tide level were also possible along some areas of South America. Chile and Ecuador have been identified as nations at risk, as has the Pacific's Solomon Islands. The below video from the Associated Press shows large waves arriving on Japan's coastline. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said waves of up to three metres above tide level were also possible along some areas of South America. Chile and Ecuador have been identified as nations at risk, as has the Pacific's Solomon Islands. The below video from the Associated Press shows large waves arriving on Japan's coastline. Trump reacts to 'massive' earthquake US President Donald Trump has responded to the "massive" earthquake, saying the Pacific Coast of the US is under a Tsunami Warning. "Stay strong and stay safe!" he wrote on X. Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit for the… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2025 US President Donald Trump has responded to the "massive" earthquake, saying the Pacific Coast of the US is under a Tsunami Warning. "Stay strong and stay safe!" he wrote on X. Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit for the… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 30, 2025 No tsunami threat for Australia New Zealand says it is expecting strong currents and surges along its West Coast in the early hours of tomorrow morning. While the West Coast Management said people should be well clear of beaches, there is no need at this point to evacuate inland. The Bureau of Meterology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia. No #tsunami threat to Australia from magnitude 6.8 #earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. A magnitude 8.7 earthquake also occured at 09:24am AEST which was assessed as No #tsunami threat to Australia. Latest advice at — Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) July 30, 2025 New Zealand says it is expecting strong currents and surges along its West Coast in the early hours of tomorrow morning. While the West Coast Management said people should be well clear of beaches, there is no need at this point to evacuate inland. The Bureau of Meterology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia. No #tsunami threat to Australia from magnitude 6.8 #earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. A magnitude 8.7 earthquake also occured at 09:24am AEST which was assessed as No #tsunami threat to Australia. Latest advice at — Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) July 30, 2025 8.8 magnitude earthquake sparks tsunami warnings In some developing news, there are tsunami alerts for several countries after a giant 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's eastern coastline along Kamchat Russia, Japan and the US have all issued varying warnings with fears coastal communities could be significantly damaged. Tsunami warning sirens rang out in Hawaii's Honolulu and people have rushed to higher ground. Video online from Hawaii shows major traffic jams as residents try and flee coastal areas. Out our lanai in #waikiki , listening to the tsunami sirens wailing while cars are gridlocked trying to get to higher ground in #honolulu #hawaii just got another phone alert that the #tsunami is 2 hours out @HawaiiNewsNow — kp🐬 (@finsupkp) July 30, 2025 'Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,' the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. New Zealand authorities issued warnings of 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges' along coastlines throughout the country. The government emergency management agency said people should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas, and away from harbors, marinas, rivers and estuaries. Parts of the US's west coast was under a Tsunami Advisory. Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the west coast as a result of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami waves are capable of producing strong currents and dangerous waves. Stay away from beaches and waterways until officials deem it safe to return. — NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) July 30, 2025 In some developing news, there are tsunami alerts for several countries after a giant 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's eastern coastline along Kamchat Russia, Japan and the US have all issued varying warnings with fears coastal communities could be significantly damaged. Tsunami warning sirens rang out in Hawaii's Honolulu and people have rushed to higher ground. Video online from Hawaii shows major traffic jams as residents try and flee coastal areas. Out our lanai in #waikiki , listening to the tsunami sirens wailing while cars are gridlocked trying to get to higher ground in #honolulu #hawaii just got another phone alert that the #tsunami is 2 hours out @HawaiiNewsNow — kp🐬 (@finsupkp) July 30, 2025 'Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,' the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. New Zealand authorities issued warnings of 'strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges' along coastlines throughout the country. The government emergency management agency said people should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas, and away from harbors, marinas, rivers and estuaries. Parts of the US's west coast was under a Tsunami Advisory. Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the west coast as a result of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami waves are capable of producing strong currents and dangerous waves. Stay away from beaches and waterways until officials deem it safe to return. — NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) July 30, 2025 Couple cause traffic jam after winning $4.2m Well this might be a lottery first. A NSW couple has caused a traffic jam after learning they've won a life-changing $4.8 million. The Central Coast pair were in the car when they found out the news, prompting the husband to drastically reduce his speed over fears he'd crash after the revelation making his "head spin". 'Goodness, I'm scared I'm going to crash now. I'm driving about 35km an hour and I've got a line-up of about 40 cars behind me because I'm going so carefully," he told lottery officials. The couple held the only division one winning entry in Tuesday's Set for Life draw. Well this might be a lottery first. A NSW couple has caused a traffic jam after learning they've won a life-changing $4.8 million. The Central Coast pair were in the car when they found out the news, prompting the husband to drastically reduce his speed over fears he'd crash after the revelation making his "head spin". 'Goodness, I'm scared I'm going to crash now. I'm driving about 35km an hour and I've got a line-up of about 40 cars behind me because I'm going so carefully," he told lottery officials. The couple held the only division one winning entry in Tuesday's Set for Life draw. YouTube added to Albo's social media ban Anthony Albanese has included YouTube in his government's ban on social media for children. The decision to include the videostreaming giant was prompted by intervention from the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant, who said the platform was one of the biggest offenders of exposing children to harmful content. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the "evidence cannot be ignored" when it comes to the platform's impact on children. But YouTube reject the move and say it is not a form of social media and believe Labor has backflipped on an earlier promise not to include it. So what do you think? Should YouTube be included in the social media ban? Have your say below. With NewsWire Anthony Albanese has included YouTube in his government's ban on social media for children. The decision to include the videostreaming giant was prompted by intervention from the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant, who said the platform was one of the biggest offenders of exposing children to harmful content. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the "evidence cannot be ignored" when it comes to the platform's impact on children. But YouTube reject the move and say it is not a form of social media and believe Labor has backflipped on an earlier promise not to include it. So what do you think? Should YouTube be included in the social media ban? Have your say below. With NewsWire Six injured as minibus heading to wedding 'rolls 100m down embankment' Six people have been injured after their minibus crashed in the Hunter Valley. NSW Ambulance told Yahoo News Australia two people have been seriously injured and four sustained minor injuries. One person was trapped inside the vehicle before being freed. The bus was en route to a wedding and reportedly rolled 100 metres down an embankment on Mount View Road at Mount View, according to The Daily Telegraph. Six people have been injured after their minibus crashed in the Hunter Valley. NSW Ambulance told Yahoo News Australia two people have been seriously injured and four sustained minor injuries. One person was trapped inside the vehicle before being freed. The bus was en route to a wedding and reportedly rolled 100 metres down an embankment on Mount View Road at Mount View, according to The Daily Telegraph. Aussie rocket launch a success despite crashing soon after launch While it was short and sweet, but the company behind the first Australian-made rocket to lift off from home soil is happy. Gilmour Space Technologies launched their orbital rocket Eris on Wednesday from Queensland's Bowen. It lasted less than a minute in the air before crashing. "For a maiden test flight, especially after an extended 18-month wait on the pad for approvals, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia's sovereign space capability," Gilmour Space said. You can watch the launch below. While it was short and sweet, but the company behind the first Australian-made rocket to lift off from home soil is happy. Gilmour Space Technologies launched their orbital rocket Eris on Wednesday from Queensland's Bowen. It lasted less than a minute in the air before crashing. "For a maiden test flight, especially after an extended 18-month wait on the pad for approvals, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia's sovereign space capability," Gilmour Space said. You can watch the launch below. Half of the US facing gruelling heatwave The US is facing a widespread heatwave that's impacting half of the country, with authorities telling millions to stay indoors. Close to 170 million people across the US' mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east are impacted, the National Weather Service says. NYC is one of the major cities affected, with the city's Emergency Management telling residents the heat could be "life-threatening". Temperatures exceeded 37C on Tuesday (local time). Swimming pools have extended their hours while designated cooling centres have been set up around the city. The US is facing a widespread heatwave that's impacting half of the country, with authorities telling millions to stay indoors. Close to 170 million people across the US' mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east are impacted, the National Weather Service says. NYC is one of the major cities affected, with the city's Emergency Management telling residents the heat could be "life-threatening". Temperatures exceeded 37C on Tuesday (local time). Swimming pools have extended their hours while designated cooling centres have been set up around the city. Cop who tasered great-gran spared jail again We bring you something breaking news now. The former police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old aged-care resident while on duty will remain free after a failed legal bid to jail him. Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel White, 35, fired his Taser at Clare Nowland after being called to Yallambee Lodge nursing home at Cooma in southern NSW on May 17, 2023. During the brief, two-minute and 40-second encounter, White drew his stun gun and pointed it at Mrs Nowland for a minute before saying "nah, bugger it" and discharging the weapon at her chest. The 48kg great-grandmother, who had symptoms of dementia, fell and hit her head. She did not regain consciousness and died in hospital a week later after a fatal brain bleed. White was given a two-year good behaviour bond in March and ordered to complete community service after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter at a NSW Supreme Court trial. This was despite prosecutors telling Justice Ian Harrison the 35-year-old should be jailed for his crime. On Wednesday, three judges from the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the imposed sentence, dismissing the prosecution's legal challenge. At an appeal hearing in June, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC argued Justice Harrison's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" and that jail time was warranted. We bring you something breaking news now. The former police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old aged-care resident while on duty will remain free after a failed legal bid to jail him. Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel White, 35, fired his Taser at Clare Nowland after being called to Yallambee Lodge nursing home at Cooma in southern NSW on May 17, 2023. During the brief, two-minute and 40-second encounter, White drew his stun gun and pointed it at Mrs Nowland for a minute before saying "nah, bugger it" and discharging the weapon at her chest. The 48kg great-grandmother, who had symptoms of dementia, fell and hit her head. She did not regain consciousness and died in hospital a week later after a fatal brain bleed. White was given a two-year good behaviour bond in March and ordered to complete community service after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter at a NSW Supreme Court trial. This was despite prosecutors telling Justice Ian Harrison the 35-year-old should be jailed for his crime. On Wednesday, three judges from the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the imposed sentence, dismissing the prosecution's legal challenge. At an appeal hearing in June, NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC argued Justice Harrison's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" and that jail time was warranted. UK to recognise Palestinian if war doesn't end UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not end the crisis in Gaza. The UK would refrain from recognising a Palestinian state if Israel allows more aid into Gaza, stops annexing land in the West Bank, agrees to a ceasefire and signs up to a long-term peace process over the next two months, Starmer said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted angrily to the announcement, saying it was rewarding 'Hamas's monstrous terrorism'. There are increased calls for Australia to follow suit, with France earlier this week also recognising a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacted angrily to claims from Netanyahu who said there was no starvation in Gaza. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not end the crisis in Gaza. The UK would refrain from recognising a Palestinian state if Israel allows more aid into Gaza, stops annexing land in the West Bank, agrees to a ceasefire and signs up to a long-term peace process over the next two months, Starmer said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted angrily to the announcement, saying it was rewarding 'Hamas's monstrous terrorism'. There are increased calls for Australia to follow suit, with France earlier this week also recognising a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacted angrily to claims from Netanyahu who said there was no starvation in Gaza. Perth residents woken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake Residents in Perth have been woken to a magnitude 4.8 earthquake which struck a regional town east of WA's capital. Geoscience Australia says the earthquake started near the town of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, at 2am (AWST). The earthquake was felt across southwestern WA, as far west as Perth about 200km away and even 436km away in the outback town of Kalgoorlie. Geoscience Australia's Senior Seismologist Dr Trevor Allen said the earthquake appeared to have been 'felt extensively' and there could well be damage to buildings. We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am in Wyalkatchem, WA. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at — Geoscience Australia (@GeoscienceAus) July 29, 2025 Residents in Perth have been woken to a magnitude 4.8 earthquake which struck a regional town east of WA's capital. Geoscience Australia says the earthquake started near the town of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, at 2am (AWST). The earthquake was felt across southwestern WA, as far west as Perth about 200km away and even 436km away in the outback town of Kalgoorlie. Geoscience Australia's Senior Seismologist Dr Trevor Allen said the earthquake appeared to have been 'felt extensively' and there could well be damage to buildings. We've detected an #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 at 2.01am in Wyalkatchem, WA. If you need assistance, contact your local emergency services. Complete a felt report at — Geoscience Australia (@GeoscienceAus) July 29, 2025 Dealership accused of issuing fake pink slips Cops in NSW allege a Sydney dealership has been issuing fraudulent pink slips, leading to three men being charged. An investigation found two cars with major defects including no airbags and no anti-lock braking systems and suspension had obtained 'pink slips'. "Following further inquiries, police charged three men – aged 39, 40 and 42-years-old – with knowingly produce false/misleading document state law and breach condition of examiners authority," police said in a statement. Police will allege they issued 22 fraudulent safety inspection reports between January 2025 and May 2025. They will front court today. Cops in NSW allege a Sydney dealership has been issuing fraudulent pink slips, leading to three men being charged. An investigation found two cars with major defects including no airbags and no anti-lock braking systems and suspension had obtained 'pink slips'. "Following further inquiries, police charged three men – aged 39, 40 and 42-years-old – with knowingly produce false/misleading document state law and breach condition of examiners authority," police said in a statement. Police will allege they issued 22 fraudulent safety inspection reports between January 2025 and May 2025. They will front court today. BYD rival XPENG says it is 'building momentum' in Australia You've most likely heard about BYD and their huge surge in popularity in Australia. But another Chinese EV brand says its also making a big impact over here. XPENG says it is sending over 1,000 electric SUVs from August thanks to "growing demand". 'XPENG is at the frontier of AI and smart driving, and Australian drivers are responding to that in a big way," Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV, the company which exclusively imports the vehicles to Australia. While Chinese EVs offer a cheaper alternative to other leading brands like Tesla, experts are warning for Australians to do their homework as more and more Chinese brands enter the market. "There's going to be a lot of cars to pick from but be careful which car you're buying, because with so many brands coming to Australia, you might buy something that's great value today, but that brand may not exist in five or 10 years time," founder Paul Maric told Yahoo Finance this month. You've most likely heard about BYD and their huge surge in popularity in Australia. But another Chinese EV brand says its also making a big impact over here. XPENG says it is sending over 1,000 electric SUVs from August thanks to "growing demand". 'XPENG is at the frontier of AI and smart driving, and Australian drivers are responding to that in a big way," Jason Clarke, CEO of TrueEV, the company which exclusively imports the vehicles to Australia. While Chinese EVs offer a cheaper alternative to other leading brands like Tesla, experts are warning for Australians to do their homework as more and more Chinese brands enter the market. "There's going to be a lot of cars to pick from but be careful which car you're buying, because with so many brands coming to Australia, you might buy something that's great value today, but that brand may not exist in five or 10 years time," founder Paul Maric told Yahoo Finance this month.
