National Weather Service warns of severe storms and very large hail moving across eastern Kansas into northern Oklahoma this evening. Residents should monitor local forecasts for potential weather hazards as the system develops.

China allocates 50 million yuan for emergency restoration in quake-hit Guangxi, activating a national disaster response.

China's National Development and Reform Commission has allocated 50 million yuan to support emergency restoration in quake-hit areas of Guangxi. The funds will be used for damaged infrastructure and public services, and a national disaster relief emergency response has been activated.

Six dead, 10 missing in Hunan floods as helicopters evacuate villagers in Shimen County.

Continuous heavy rainfall has lashed Shimen County in China's Hunan Province, leaving six people dead and 10 others missing, according to local authorities. Emergency teams are using helicopters to evacuate villagers from high-risk areas in preparation for more rain.

Fire destroys 1,200-yr-old flame at Japan's Reikado Hall, Hiroshima

A fire has destroyed Japan's Reikado Hall of Daishoin Temple in Hiroshima, a site with a flame burning for over 1,200 years.

Four people killed in building collapse in Morocco's Fez, authorities say.

Four people killed in building collapse in Morocco's Fez, authorities say.