Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires
Some Maui residents are questioning the effectiveness of the emergency warning system employed as the wildfires spread rapidly across Lahaina and other parts on Tuesday. Hawaii's attorney general is leading a review of the emergency response.
2023-08-13 04:25
Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history
The death toll rose again on Friday making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster.
2023-08-12 09:57
Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated
Northern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C.
2023-07-25 04:28
Rhodes fires: Attleborough dad tells of tourist rescue runs
Freight transport manager Jonathan Lewis describes the scenes in Greece as "hell on Earth".
2023-07-24 23:29
Rhodes fires: Holidaymaker finds hotel closed before he left UK
Brian Ryan learned his hotel had closed hours before his flight had left the UK.
2023-07-24 21:49
Rhodes fires: Holidaymakers praise locals as wildfires rage on
Wildfires have also broken out on the Greek islands of Corfu and Evia as thousands are evacuated.
2023-07-24 18:54
Rhodes fires: Scots tourists sleep on street as blazes spread
One couple from Kilmarnock had to sleep on a mattress in the street after hotels on the Greek island were evacuated.
2023-07-23 19:18
British tourists in limbo after fleeing Rhodes wildfires
Families report sleeping on mattresses on the floor and struggling to find accommodation.
2023-07-23 16:58
Greece fires: Honeymoon couple from NI 'stranded' in Rhodes
Lee Ruane and his wife Rosaleen are among thousands evacuated from houses and homes on the island.
2023-07-23 05:25
Travis King: US soldier held by North Korea after crossing border
The United Nations command says the man was on an organised tour when he crossed without permission.
2023-07-19 09:49
Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise
The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.
2023-07-13 09:21
Why is Belarus admitting Wagner leader and backing Russia against Ukraine?
Belarus let Russian forces invade Ukraine from its territory and is now hosting its nuclear weapons.
2023-07-04 22:19