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A beautiful landscape of mountains beside the sea
DisastersNews

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude earthquake

A few hours ago, a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the waters off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan, prompting the...

A satellite image of the town of El Fasher, showing visible traces of red stains
DisastersPolitics

Satellite images reveal mass graves and ongoing killings in El Fasher, Sudan

New satellite images obtained by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale University have revealed what appear to be mass graves and possible ongoing...

The famous blue train with an orange stripe in the middle on the railway tracks
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The Havana–Sancti Spíritus train derails just after the resumption of railway service

Recently, a passenger train traveling the route between Havana and Sancti Spíritus derailed near the municipality of Placetas, in the province of Villa...

A massive black cloud rises after the crash and fire caused by the plane accident
AirlinesDisasters

Air cargo accident involving UPS leaves at least 9 dead in Louisville

A few hours ago, a cargo plane belonging to UPS, a McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 model, crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali...

Several homes were flooded with water reaching up to the rooftops, and some trees and cars were destroyed nearby
DisastersUnited States

Rescue in Jamaica: United States planes and helicopters aid areas devastated by Hurricane Melissa

After the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa, the island of Jamaica is in a state of emergency. At least 19 people have lost...

Destruction in the streets, power poles, and parks of Cuba after the passage of Melissa
DisastersNews

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead and reduces Cuban homes to rubble

The passage of Hurricane Melissa through the Caribbean has left behind a trail of destruction and death. In Cuba, especially in Santiago de...

A panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, with smoke rising from some streets as a result of the police operation
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Death toll rises to over 130 in Brazil’s bloodiest police operation

Today, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, awoke under the shadow of an unprecedented tragedy. The massive police operation carried out this week across the...

A panoramic view of hurricane Melissa heading toward the coast of Jamaica
DisastersNews

The hurricane Melissa reaches category 4 and sparks alarm in jamaica

For several days, Tropical Storm Melissa has been battering the Caribbean, and today it has officially strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane,...

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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...