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At least 18 people have died and nine are missing after heavy rains swept across central and southern South Korea, officials said. The downpours, which began on July 16, triggered landslides, flash floods, and widespread damage, according to Al Jazeera.

Sancheong County was among the worst-hit areas, with 10 fatalities and four people still unaccounted for. Nearly 14,200 residents were forced to evacuate, while authorities reported extensive damage to homes and public infrastructure.

The military has deployed troops to aid recovery efforts, as rain alerts were lifted and heat wave warnings issued in parts of the south, Al Jazeera reported.

EU diplomats are preparing for a possible no-deal outcome as trade talks with the US stall ahead of an August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump.

Despite ongoing negotiations, little progress has been made, with the US pushing for broad tariffs over 10 percent on most EU goods, excluding limited sectors like aviation, medical equipment, and select medicines, according to Firstpost.

Trump has already imposed heavy duties on cars, metals, and copper, and is threatening further tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The EU says current measures affect €380bn in exports and is seeking broader exemptions, while weighing potential retaliation.

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 13 others.

The F-7 BGI aircraft, purchased from China in 2022, went down around 1:06 PM local time, according to fire official Lima Khanam. Students were present on the premises at the time, contributing to the number of casualties, Firstpost reported.

Emergency responders from the military and fire department quickly reached the scene. Footage circulating online showed thick smoke and flames rising from the crash site. Authorities have not yet released further details about the victim.

Three people died and more than 500 were rescued after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, Al Jazeera reported.

The KM Barcelona 5 was sailing from the Talaud Islands to Manado on Sunday when flames broke out, forcing passengers to jump overboard. Footage showed panicked crowds in life jackets fleeing the burning vessel.

Authorities revised the death toll from five to three after two survivors, including a baby, were revived in hospital. At least 568 people were rescued, despite only 295 being officially listed on board.

The fire is believed to have started on the upper deck. Rescue operations remain ongoing, with families still reporting missing loved ones, according to Al Jazeera.

Marine accidents are frequent in Indonesia due to poor safety enforcement and rough seas.