The removal of Ukraine’s popular defense minister despite recent military successes has sparked rare protests in Kyiv and an unprecedented public split over the conduct of the war against Russia.

Mykhailo Fedorov announced he was leaving the ministry on Wednesday after conflicts with generals and military contractors over the role of innovative weaponry.

Flash flood emergencies were issued for the region, where last year’s floods devastated the area, including Camp Mystic. Follow for live news updates.

Dangerous flooding leads to water rescues and evacuations in Texas Hill country

"The river gauge at Center Point has risen 32 feet in 4 hours and is expected to reach a crest similar to [the] July 4, 2025, catastrophic river flood," the NWS said in a Flash Flood Emergency warning...