Disasters

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A home completely engulfed by water and mud after the storm that is ravaging Asia
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More than 1,000 dead in historic storms across Asia: Authorities declare full emergency

The extreme storms hitting several regions of Asia have left a devastating toll; more than 1,000 dead and thousands missing, according to official...

A city in Alaska seen from a boat in the middle of the sea
DisastersUnited States

Strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes anchorage, Alaska

The past Thursday morning, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Anchorage metropolitan area in Alaska, with its epicenter near Susitna, about 67 miles...

Many people watching from the ground as the buildings in Hong Kong burn.
Disasters

Authorities confirm at least 128 deaths after a massive fire in a Hong Kong skyscraper

Earlier this week, a devastating fire swept through a residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, Wang Fuk Court, leaving a tragic...

An apartment with all its furniture burned after the fire
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Tragedy in Havana: One person dies after building fire

Last Monday, a fire engulfed an apartment located in the building at Calle Lombillo 792, in the Plaza de la Revolución municipality of...

An Indian Air Force aircraft experiencing some problems in the sky and releasing smoke
AirlinesDisasters

Pilot dies after Indian fighter jet crashes during the Dubai Airshow

Early this morning, an Indian Air Force HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed at 14:10 local time during an aerial demonstration at the Dubai...

A large asteroid approaching Earth
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Two house-sized asteroids discovered approaching earth, according to NASA

NASA has confirmed that two house-sized asteroids are rapidly approaching Earth at speeds of around 20,500 miles per hour. These space rocks are...

The historic palace captured in a photo from the main entrance
ChinaDisasters

A fierce fire engulfs a 1,500-year-old historic temple in China

A fierce fire has devastated one of China’s most emblematic ancient temples, temple Yongqing, a spiritual site with more than 1,500 years of...

A part of the Taiwanese city destroyed and flooded after the first impact of the cyclone
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Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Fung-Wong, which left 25 dead in the Philippines

Recently, more than 3,000 people have been evacuated in Taiwan ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Fung-Wong, which has already left at least...

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Health alert in Cuba: deaths from dengue and chikungunya on the rise

Cuba is facing a delicate moment in public health after new deaths linked to dengue and chikungunya were reported, two diseases transmitted by...

Winter chaos in New York: snowstorm grounds flights and triggers long delays

A powerful snowstorm struck the New York region, causing flight suspensions and delays of up to six hours at the city’s main airports,...

Suspect in custody after shooting sparks alarm at Brown University

Tense and frightening moments were experienced at Brown University in Providence after shots were reported on campus, prompting a large police response and...

Macabre discovery in Miami: Woman’s body found inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store

A shocking discovery has shaken the community of Miami after the lifeless body of a woman was found inside a freezer at a...