AUSTIN, July 7 — At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, the United States (US) authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for campers, vacationers, and residents who were still missing.

SEMINOLE, April 1 — The Texas Health Department said on Friday that the number of measles cases in the state rose 20 per cent since its last report three days ago, as experts warn they expect the outbreak to further spread in coming weeks.

HOUSTON, May 28 — Tornado-spawning thunderstorms that swept the Southern Plains and the Ozark Mountains have killed at least 21 people across four US states as of yesterday afternoon and wrecked hundreds of buildings, as forecasters warned of more severe weather.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — National wushu athlete Wong Weng Son is now a world champion after winning a gold medal in men's changquan event at the 2023 World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday.

HOUSTON, May 25 — A gunman walked into an elementary school in Uvalde in the US state of Texas on Tuesday afternoon and killed 14 children and a teacher, Governor Greg Abbott said at a news conference.