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Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
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A report on the Post Office scandal dominates the front pages of Wednesday's newspapers.
Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash flooding
Video shows a home being swept down a flooded river in Ruidoso, where waters have risen 15 feet, according to weather officials.
Trump and Netanyahu meet for a second time amid Gaza ceasefire talks
Second meeting this week comes as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Israel and Hamas have one remaining issue in negotiations.
Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse'
Many criminal cases should be decided by judges to reduce the backlog, a senior judge recommends.
After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
Action needed to halt exodus of firms leaving UK, says CBI
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
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Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardball
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.
19 forwards & £600m later... is Joao Pedro the frontman Chelsea need?
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More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille
About 800 firefighters are at the scene, France's interior minister says, and will battle the blaze through the night.
More than 100 hurt as wildfire rages near Marseille
About 800 firefighters are at the scene, France's interior minister says, and will battle the blaze through the night.
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
King and Macron toast 'ever closer' UK-France ties at state banquet
Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are in the UK for a three-day trip.
Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family
The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.
US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says
Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors.
Pension triple lock to cost three times initial estimate
The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
MPs vote to establish independent regulator for men's football in England
MPs vote to back the Football Governance Bill and establish an independent regulator to oversee the men's game in England's top five divisions.
Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner
Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused £1m of damage.