In Libya, catastrophic floods have caused significant loss of life and destruction of neighborhoods, with the true toll uncertain. Libya's prime minister seeks help in locating bodies. Earth's ecosystems are facing imbalances, according to a new study, with concerns about biodiversity, fresh water, pollution, and climate. In Morocco, the rejection of foreign aid hinders earthquake recovery efforts. In Sudan, the UN's special envoy steps down amid ongoing conflict and a dire humanitarian situation. Ukraine reports a significant attack on the Russian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund faces scrutiny in the US. Hurricane Lee threatens coastal areas in New England and Eastern Canada. The United Auto Workers (UAW) contemplate strikes for better wages and benefits. DACA faces legal challenges, and the US-Mexico border becomes the deadliest migration route. Wisconsin's Republican leaders consider impeaching a liberal state supreme court justice, and Senator Mitt Romney announces he won't seek re-election in 2024.
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1. In Libya, up to 20,000 people have been killed due to catastrophic floods caused by the collapse of two dams and unprecedented rainfall.
2. Libyan officials suggest that the true toll of the floods may never be known, as floodwaters washed entire neighborhoods into the sea.
3. Libya's prime minister stated that international aid is not needed, but assistance is required in locating the bodies of victims swept into the Mediterranean.
4. Rescue workers warned of potential disease spread and appealed for more body bags, as many flood victims in derna are being buried in mass graves.
5. U.N. human rights Chief Volker Turk called on Libya's rival governments to unite in coordinating relief efforts and provide support regardless of affiliations.
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