Landslide Kills

A catastrophic landslide in southwestern China killed at least eight people and left dozens missing, with rescue crews searching through mud and debris from collapsed buildings. Survivors have been pulled from the rubble as emergency teams continue a large-scale search operation. Chinese authorities have vowed...

A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, China, buried more than 10 residential buildings on July 18, killing at least eight people and leaving 34 others missing. Rescue teams have recovered 10 survivors and relocated more than 1,100 residents from nearby areas as search efforts continue....

A rain-triggered flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Lai Chau Province in northern Vietnam on July 18, 2026, killing at least four people, injuring seven others, and leaving four missing. Rescue teams evacuated stranded residents while searching for the missing, though damaged homes...

A report commissioned by Amazon Web Services finds that 38 percent of European startups are considering relocating abroad, citing skills shortages and regulatory uncertainty as primary obstacles to AI adoption across the continent. According to the analysis, Europe risks losing competitive advantage in advanced AI...

Authorities in Attecoube, Ivory Coast began large-scale demolitions this week, destroying homes residents say are on public land in flood and landslide risk zones. According to Al Jazeera, residents were forced to watch the destruction unfold. The source characterizes the operation as targeting what authorities...

A fire at an orphanage in Algiers killed at least 11 people, including children, on Thursday, authorities said, as Algeria faces an intense heatwave that has sparked hundreds of blazes across the country's northern regions, according to Africanews.

Iran launched attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain following U.S. strikes that killed seven Iranian military personnel, according to WION reporting. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi traveled to Doha, Qatar, signaling regional diplomatic engagement during the escalation. The strikes mark a direct military exchange in the U.S.-Iran...

Russia launched attacks on civilian merchant vessels in Ukraine's Black Sea grain export corridor near Odesa, killing three people including a ship captain, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes targeted commercial ships operating along a critical humanitarian shipping route. Ukraine characterizes the attacks as war...

A fire swept through a Bangkok bar on July 13, 2026, killing at least 27 people who were trapped inside as flames and smoke spread through the venue. Many victims attempted to flee toward the back of the building, suggesting possible exits were blocked or...

A fire at a Bangkok entertainment venue killed more than 24 people on July 13, 2026, according to DW News. Witnesses interviewed by DW News described dense smoke, panic, and confusion as people searched for exits. Officials are examining reports, cited by DW News, that...

A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, resulting in 10 deaths. Among the victims were musicians and a DJ, according to the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union, and authorities temporarily grounded Flamingo Air flights following the incident.

During what is being described as a 284-day ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza this week alone, according to Al Jazeera reporting. The total Palestinian death toll in Gaza since October 7, 2023, stands at 73,221, Al Jazeera reports. Separately, Al...

According to France 24, a wildfire in southern Spain killed 12 people and forced residents to evacuate as the blaze spread across villages, leaving charred vegetation and destroyed homes. France 24 reports that by Saturday, firefighters began containing the fire after days of intense effort,...