Taiwan conducted civil defense drills simulating internet disruptions and coordinated attacks across 14 cities and counties, testing alternative radio-based communication methods amidst growing military threats from China.
Two people are seriously injured and nine others have less serious injuries after a Southern passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex.
Rescue efforts in Colombia enter the final phase as the death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake climbs to 265, with nearly 500 missing and thousands of homes destroyed.
The Trump administration's CFTC issued an emergency order allowing prediction market Kalshi to keep operating in New York, clashing with state officials who sued Kalshi for running an unlicensed gambling operation.
A 37-year-old man charged with the domestic violence murder of his former partner in Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane, will remain in custody until his next court appearance later this month.
Nata nel 1994 per opera di Gino Strada e Teresa Sarti, Emergency offre cure mediche gratuite alle vittime di conflitti e povertà. Dalle prime missioni in Ruanda e Afghanistan fino alle attività nel Mediterraneo e a Gaza.
A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive after being trapped under rubble for 36 hours following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia that has killed at least 265 people.
A 71-year-old school bus driver died and a 53-year-old passenger was slightly injured when their bus crashed in Hong Kong's Shing Mun Tunnel, with 47 children on board unharmed.
Harmony blockchain network releases patch v2026.1.1 to prevent further unauthorized minting of its native ONE token, addressing protocol-level vulnerabilities; existing illicitly minted tokens' fate undecided.
The US CFTC invoked emergency authority to order prediction market Kalshi to continue operating, pushing back against New York's enforcement action and request for a temporary restraining order over event contracts.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham leads a government emergency COBR meeting as record-breaking heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires severely impact U.K. infrastructure, water supplies, and public services.
Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting as extreme heatwaves, droughts, and unprecedented wildfires sweep across the UK, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 38C.
The CFTC has invoked emergency authority to order prediction market Kalshi to continue trading after New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the platform, triggering a clash between federal derivatives oversight and state gaming laws.
Ukraine has requested advanced underwater demining equipment, autonomous vehicles, and EOD gear from NATO under the guise of humanitarian demining.
India faces multiple crises on August 12, 2026, including an IndiGo engine failure emergency at Chennai airport, a deadly Mumbai landslide and fire, an Air India pilot testing positive for marijuana, and food safety raids on quick commerce firms.
China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration has ordered museums nationwide to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season following operational failures, including a sudden power outage at Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum.
Fifty UK police leaders have urged the prime minister to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, as unions warn emergency prison space plans risk mistakes and probation staff vote to strike.
Mark Zuckerberg's $390 million yacht, Launchpad, was criticized for not aiding a stranded 21-foot skiff in Alaska. Meta spokesperson clarified the crew was on a different radio channel and help was already en route.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people, injuring 570, and collapsing buildings. President Mr. de la Espriella declared a national emergency as rescue teams search for survivors.
Thames Water made a delayed £1 million signing-on payment to CFO Steve Buck and agreed controversial retention payouts to top bosses, despite battling a debt pile exceeding £20 billion.
British Columbia declares state of emergency as 102 wildfires, nearly half out of control, force over 20,000 evacuations and potentially claim a life amid extreme fire behavior.
The Resolution Foundation has urged Labour to implement an emergency plan to cut energy prices by up to £175 for low-income families this winter, amid rising wholesale gas costs and ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Over 20,000 people fled fast-moving wildfires in western Canada, prompting British Columbia to declare a state of emergency. Officials warned of explosive conditions, and national police are investigating a potential death near Summerland.
Over a million people were evacuated across eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall, bringing record-breaking rainfall, severe flooding, and widespread transportation disruptions to Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian.
