Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster
At least 21 people die in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more flooding expected.
2023-09-06 08:19
Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze
The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.
2023-09-05 16:46
Madagascar stadium crush leaves 12 dead
Another 80 people are hurt in Antananarivo at the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games.
2023-08-26 04:22
Pilot killed in US military jet crash in San Diego
The Marine Corps has launched an investigation into the crash of the F/A-18 Hornet fighter plane.
2023-08-26 03:16
Dominican Republic blast kills dozens, including a baby
Firefighters are still searching for people missing after a powerful explosion rocked San Cristóbal.
2023-08-17 00:50
Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
At least 21 people are dead and six others missing after a flash flood and landslide following torrential rains in the outskirts of northwestern China's Xi'an city, local authorities said Sunday.
2023-08-14 13:57
1 dead, several unaccounted for after Pennsylvania house explosion destroys 3 homes and damages at least a dozen more, officials say
At least one person has died and several others are unaccounted for after an explosion destroyed three houses and damaged at least a dozen more on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning, authorities said.
2023-08-13 10:17
Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
2023-08-08 13:25
The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing
Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.
2023-08-04 15:26
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty
A jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack - the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US.
2023-08-03 00:58
Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.
2023-07-31 03:56
Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes
Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill.
2023-07-30 07:53