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Hurricane Polo Strengthens to Category 5 Off Mexico

Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the eastern Pacific, reaching Category 5 status with maximum sustained winds ranging between 160 mph to 180 mph (290 kph). The storm is currently centered about 320 miles southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico, an

Sep 23, 7:28 AM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

20 articles from 11 publishers

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Typhoon Dujuan Kills Six in Japan

Typhoon Dujuan has caused significant damage along Japan's Pacific coast, resulting in at least six deaths and leaving six people missing. The powerful typhoon brought torrential rains that triggered landslides and flooding, particularly in the Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures. The death toll includes

Sep 23, 7:28 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

5 articles from 4 publishers

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2 Workers Rescued From Nepal Hydropower Tunnel

Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after catastrophic floods devastated the region. The men were pulled from the Trishuli 3A tunnel on Friday, as emergency teams continued searching for others believed to be trapped inside. The rescues occurred following repor

Sep 4, 2:56 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Hurricanes Polo & Odalys Threaten SoCal Coast

Hurricanes Polo and Odalys are generating dangerous surf conditions for Southern California's coast this weekend, though direct landfall is not expected. The storms may bring high surf, coastal flooding, and increased humidity starting Sunday. The National Weather Service warns that while the hurric

Sep 2, 10:55 AM ET·1 min read

10 articles from 3 publishers

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Submersible Joins Search for 20 Missing After Cyprus Ferry Disaster

A submersible vessel joined the search Tuesday for 20 people missing after a ferry disaster off Cyprus's coast. The passenger ferry Filo Jet , carrying 267 passengers and crew, capsized and sank Sunday afternoon en route from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Tasucu, Turkey. The Turkish navy ship TCG Is

Sep 1, 6:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Tropical Storm Edouard Brings Heavy Rain to Texas-Louisiana Border

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon along the Texas-Louisiana border after gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm brought heavy rains and set off flood warnings along the coast, making landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported

Sep 1, 8:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Nepal Principal Evacuates 900 Students Before Deadly Flash Floods

Rajendra Dawadi, principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal's Nuwakot district, swiftly evacuated at least 900 students just moments before catastrophic flash floods engulfed their school. According to multiple reports, the disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas

Aug 31, 4:26 PM ET·2 min read

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2 Dead, 1 Missing After Grand Canyon Flash Flood

At least two people have died and one remains missing after a devastating flash flood struck the Grand Canyon on Saturday. The heavy rainfall, which occurred in the Bright Angel Creek area near Phantom Ranch, caused widespread destruction to trails, footbridges, and infrastructure throughout the par

Aug 31, 4:26 PM ET·2 min read

16 articles from 10 publishers

Natural

Glacial Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal-Tibet Border

At least 95 people have died in catastrophic flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region after a massive glacial collapse near Langtang National Park, about 60km north of Kathmandu. The disaster has left more than 1,000 people missing , according to local officials and state media

Aug 27, 3:00 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

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Nepal-Tibet Floods Kill Over 1,000

At least 1,003 people have died in devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, with more than 4,250 individuals reported missing , according to multiple sources. The disaster struck areas including Syapru Besi and Timure in Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, destroying villages and inf

Aug 26, 6:45 AM ET·3 min read

64 articles from 15 publishers

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15 Infants Killed in Islamabad Hospital Fire

At least 15 infants were killed when a fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) , a state-run hospital in Islamabad, according to multiple reports. The blaze started around 7 a.m. on the third floor of the hospital’s mother and child health ward due to an air conditioning

Aug 26, 1:49 AM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

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Tornado Damages 300 Homes in Southern France

A tornado ripped through the small village of Pomas in southern France on Monday, damaging about 300 homes and injuring dozens of people. The storm struck the village of approximately 1,000 residents, causing widespread destruction to buildings and vehicles. According to authorities, a total of 39 p

Aug 25, 6:22 PM ET·1 min read

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Landslide at Guinea Landfill Kills 30

A landslide at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea's capital, killed 30 people and injured 22 others on Sunday after heavy rains caused the collapse of a massive waste mound. The incident occurred less than a week after authorities announced plans to close the site due to safety concerns, particularly dur

Aug 24, 5:28 AM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

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Indonesia Arrests 72 in Forest Fire Probe

Indonesian authorities arrested 72 people on Sunday, suspecting them of starting recent forest and peatland fires that have created a hazardous "choking haze" across central and western parts of the country. According to multiple reports, these blazes—exacerbated by an intensifying El Niño pattern a

Aug 23, 9:09 PM ET·3 min read

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CrossCountry Cancels Most Trains After Power Cut

CrossCountry cancelled nearly all its train services across Great Britain on Sunday after a power outage struck its Birmingham control centre. According to multiple reports, most routes were affected, including major lines between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham, Newcastle and York,

Aug 23, 5:56 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

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Hawk Fire Forces Reno Evacuations

The Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada has forced the evacuation of nearly 90,000 residents , including those near the University of Nevada campus. The fire, which started Saturday and is human-caused but still under investigation, has burned over 13,000 acres with zero containment as of Sunday morning. The

Aug 23, 2:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Indiana Storms Leave Thousands Without Power for Weeks

Severe storms that swept through northwest Indiana on August 11 have left thousands of residents without power for nearly two weeks, causing widespread frustration and hardship. As of Tuesday morning, more than 3,000 customers in Gary remain without electricity, with some areas not expected to have

Aug 22, 8:28 PM ET·2 min read

10 articles from 3 publishers

Natural

Tropical Storm Moke Threatens Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke is advancing toward Hawaii, expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Big Island, which is still recovering from Hurricane Lala. The storm formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean with sustained winds of around 50 mph. The National Hurricane Center warned that Moke could

Aug 21, 8:45 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

Accident

Charter Plane Crash Kills Eight Near Alaska Radar Site

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board. The plane was identified as a Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It departed from Ted Stevens Anchorage International

Aug 21, 3:25 AM ET·2 min read

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At Least 40 Children Dead in Nigeria Boat Capsize

At least 40 children are among the dead after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwest Sokoto state, according to local officials and residents. The accident occurred near Gorau in the Goronyo local government area on Thursday morning. The rescue efforts are still underway with varying rep

Aug 20, 2:53 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Accident

Helicopter Crash in Kenya Kills 7, Including 5 Americans

A helicopter carrying tourists on a safari crashed in northern Kenya, killing all seven people onboard. According to multiple reports, five Americans were among the victims, including an executive from Telemundo and Ecuador's national intelligence director Michele Sensi-Contugi. The crash occurred a

Aug 19, 5:28 PM ET·1 min read

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American Tourist Killed by Lightning on Mount Etna

An American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna in Sicily, according to Italian firefighters. The 29-year-old man from Kansas was rescued by helicopter after being struck Sunday evening in an exposed area above the tree line and later dec

Aug 18, 2:36 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Colombia's President Asks Trump to Suspend Tariffs After Earthquake

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on Colombian products to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake last week that killed at least 289 people, according to multiple reports. The magnitude 7.4 qua

Aug 17, 2:26 AM ET·2 min read

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Natural

Massive Wildfires Rage in Belgium and Greece

Massive wildfires are raging across Europe, with significant blazes in Belgium and Greece . In eastern Belgium, a fire has burned about 12 square miles in the High Fens nature reserve, making it one of the country's worst wildfires in recent history. The blaze prompted evacuations for around 600 res

Aug 16, 7:52 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

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