Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around four kms from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing at least 94 people
The casualties were local residents who had gathered to collect fuel from the tanker after it crashed.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Thousands flee gang killings in Haiti breadbasket town, media reports
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in an overnight attack in a Haitian town led by the Gran Grif gang.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Israel strikes Yemen port, keeps up Lebanon assault
Israel expands its confrontation with Iran's allies in the region two days after killing the Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Floods wreak damage in Myanmar, killing at least 226, state media says
Heavy rains brought on by Typhoon Yagi battered the central provinces of the war-torn Southeast Asian country.
Tue Sep 17 2024
UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'
We have courts, but we see that the decisions of courts are not respected, and it is this kind of limbo of accountability, says Guterres.
Thu Sep 12 2024
At debate, Trump shares falsehoods about pet-eating, infanticide
Donald Trump repeated his falsehood that Democrats are so extreme on abortion rights that they support killing newborns.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Why is mpox an emergency again?
Mpox is a significant health problem that is killing some of the most vulnerable people in the world, including children.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Floods, landslides in India's Tripura displace tens of thousands
Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides, forcing more than 65,000 people from their homes and killing 23, authorities said.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar
Crowds had gathered on a small island to seek shelter after witnessing killings in the coastal town of Maungdaw, said a Rohingya refugee.
Sat Aug 17 2024
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into July 'killings and vandalism'
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina demands a thorough investigation to identify and punish those responsible for the killings and vandalism.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Iran vowed a severe response to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran last month and which it blamed on Israel.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Helicopter on unauthorised flight crashes into Hilton hotel in Australia, killing pilot
A twin-engine helicopter crashed into a hotel roof, causing a fire, killing the pilot, and forcing the evacuation of hundreds.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control three minutes after takeoff, crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge
Iran and Hamas have both accused Israel of carrying out the killing and have pledged to retaliate against their foe.
Fri Aug 02 2024