The Istanbul governor’s office declared schools closed, placed some public-sector workers on leave and urged people to stay at home after heavy rainfall caused floods across the city on Wednesday.

US forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow boat on October 6 that was allegedly conducting surveillance and targeting US Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman.

After a man fell to his death from a ride at Six Flags in Georgia, questions have resurfaced about roller coaster safety. In the U.S., oversight is largely left to the states and inspection requirements vary.

Kelly Clarkson in feud with New York City store. #BBCNews