French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants after their small boat caught fire in the Channel on Tuesday, forcing occupants to jump overboard in one of the largest such rescue operations since 2018.
Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The quake killed 36 people, injured 11, and left 69,400 households without water, with over 9,000 evacuated.
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after torrential rain caused flash floods, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations, with concerns about potential fatalities and widespread power outages.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and several fatalities across India. Red and orange alerts are in effect for multiple states, with authorities on high alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
India is experiencing severe monsoon rains, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, landslides, and rescue operations across multiple states. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, with several regions reporting fatalities and infrastructure damage.
A building collapse in Delhi's Rohini has resulted in three fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded after recovering two more bodies from the rubble, bringing the total death toll to three. Five individuals were rescued, with one injured. The four-storey structure collapsed Wednesday evening during heavy rainfall, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Surat, India, remains largely submerged following heavy rains. Stagnant water inundates homes, businesses, and transport networks, causing significant disruption and health concerns. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A three-storey administrative building at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's Waste-to-Energy plant in Moshi collapsed amid heavy rain on Wednesday. 15 to 16 workers are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway.
A massive landslide struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district, killing three migrant workers and leaving five missing. The government blamed unscientific soil dumping, while the contracting firm cited external factors. The incident occurred near a previous disaster site.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit China's Sichuan region shortly after a landslide in Gansu province. Rescue operations for 33 buried individuals have concluded, with the death toll from the landslide rising to 21. Seven people suffered minor injuries, and five were unharmed.
A devastating landslide near a tunnel construction site in Wayanad, India, has claimed at least three lives, with rescue operations ongoing for the missing. Political leaders expressed grief and pledged support, while the state government alleged ignored safety warnings, sparking a row over potential negligence.
A landslide near Meenakshi Bridge in Kerala's Wayanad district, linked to a tunnel road project, caused panic and destruction. CCTV footage shows mud and debris sweeping away a fuel tanker and people scrambling for safety. Two deaths are confirmed, with seven injured and seven missing.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least two people, injured six, and left seven missing. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, where construction for the Wayanad–Malappuram tunnel road project is underway. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site has killed at least one person, injured seven, and left seven missing. Rescue operations are underway, with concerns that more people may be trapped in houses and homestays near the affected area. Heavy rain contributed to the incident.
A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site killed one person and injured seven others on Tuesday. Heavy rain caused rubble to slide down, damaging vehicles and potentially trapping more people in nearby houses and homestays.
A landslide struck Wayanad, Kerala, near a tunnel construction site on Tuesday, injuring five people and damaging vehicles. Rescue operations are underway, with fears that more individuals may be trapped under debris.
A major landslide hit Kalladi near Meppady in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday, near a tunnel road construction site. Local residents rescued three people, and ongoing search efforts involve fire services, police, and NDRF to find potentially trapped individuals.
At least nine people were killed and 46 wounded in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Monday, damaging apartment blocks and other buildings. This follows the deadliest assault on the capital this year, as Ukraine and Russia escalate long-range attacks.
The US military has deployed over 900 personnel within Venezuela and 800 more in Puerto Rico and Curacao to support earthquake relief operations. General Francis Donovan stated US forces are aiding search-and-rescue, airport operations, and intelligence gathering with drones, a significant shift from a recent raid targeting President Maduro.
The US military has deployed over 900 personnel in Venezuela and 800 in nearby hubs to support earthquake relief operations, utilizing assets like MQ-9 Reaper drones to aid Venezuelan authorities in assessing damage and ensuring open roadways. This marks a significant shift from recent US actions targeting Venezuelan leadership.
A private bus traveling from Haridwar to Indore collided with a trailer and fell into a gorge on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa, Rajasthan. At least seven passengers were killed and over 15 injured in the early Wednesday morning accident.
Venezuela was hit by a rare 'seismic doublet' of two powerful earthquakes in quick succession, causing significant damage and feared casualties. Factors like soil type and the short interval between quakes contributed to building collapses.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll surpasses 1,700, with thousands missing. Rescue efforts continue amid growing criticism of the government's response. International aid, including body bags from the UN and increased commitments from the US and EU, is arriving.
Andrea Bello, wife of Venezuelan soccer player Héctor Bello, died in a June 24 earthquake that collapsed their home, saving their 1-year-old daughter Alana by shielding her. Héctor shared emotional tributes, calling Andrea a hero who gave her life for their child.
