Police and firefighters carried out thousands of water rescues throughout the affected states, including in Atlanta

Lebanon has seen over 1,500 deaths since Israel began its bombardment surpassing the toll of the 2006 war.

Rangers downed Malmo 2-0, and Roma shared points with Bilbao in a dramatic set of fixtures

Package includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement, $5.2 billion designated for air defence systems

Comments dash hopes for a swift settlement after PM Mikati expressed hope a ceasefire could be reached soon in Lebanon

US, France, other allies urge immediate 21-day ceasefire on Israel-Lebanon border, back Gaza ceasefire after UN talks

Aid includes the first shipment of a precision-guided glide bomb capable of striking targets with high accuracy

Neil Laughton sets new Guinness World Record after cycling at 7,246 metres, beating the 2009 record

However, challenges loom as Bloc Quebecois leader vows to bring down the government if demands aren't met swiftly

Turkish president has previously condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, called for steps to stop war in Gaza