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- Landslides in Uganda Kill 5
- Storm Miguel Hits France
- Heatwave in West Coast
- Cyclone Vayu Hits India
- Earthquake Strikes China
- France Heatwave Continues
Landslides in Uganda Kill 5
Landslides in Uganda Kill 5
On June 5, at least five people died after heavy rains led to landslides in Uganda. There are dozens of people missing and rain is expected to get worse. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/ Ronald Kabuubi
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Storm Miguel Hits France
Storm Miguel Hits France
On June 7, Storm Miguel, an unusual storm at this time, hit France. As rescue boats went out in the water, the storm struck again, killing 3 crew members. No other deaths have been reported thus far. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Virginia Mayo
Heatwave in West Coast
Heatwave in West Coast
On June 10, wildfires are creating a potential record-breaking heatwave on the West Coat. Many cities are expected to go into the triple digits. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
Cyclone Vayu Hits India
Cyclone Vayu Hits India
On June 15, Cyclone Vayu made way towards parts of India. Experts are predicting that the intensity will decrease as the cyclone rages on. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki
Earthquake Strikes China
Earthquake Strikes China
On June 17, the eleventh person died after two earthquakes struck southwestern China. Over 122 people were injured. Rescuers are still searching the rubble. (Reuters)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Andy Wong
France Heatwave Continues
France Heatwave Continues
On June 26, some schools in France closed due to the ongoing heatwave. The heatwave is expected to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The schools that shut down lack sufficient air conditioning for this level of heat. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Jacques Brinon
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- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
