Weather & Disasters
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia killing at least 47 people, injuring over 100, and displacing thousands. Rescue teams search through collapsed buildings and landslide debris across six regencies on Flores island.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,4 na Colômbia deixa pelo menos 111 mortos
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,4 atingiu a Colômbia, deixando pelo menos 111 mortos e afetando grande parte do país. O tremor foi tão intenso que testemunhas rela…
HighDesastres climáticos: falta prevenção, sobra desculpa
Vendaval no litoral paulista e carioca expõe falhas no sistema de prevenção e informação meteorológica, com alertas chegando tarde à população e deixando 1,9 m…
HighAustralian hiker missing two weeks in Nova Scotia national park
A 62-year-old Australian woman has been missing for two weeks in Cape Breton Highlands National Park after last contacting family on April 15. Extensive search…
HighTwo NZ climbers rescued after 6 days stranded on Solomon Islands mountain
Two New Zealand men were airlifted to safety after six days stranded on Mount Popomanaseu in the Solomon Islands. Severe weather and terrain challenges delayed…
HighGrand Canyon flash floods leave 15 missing, 62 evacuated as infrastructure damaged
Around 15 people are missing after significant flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch at Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday, with 62 evacua…
HighVirginia bus crash kills 5, injures 44; first trapped miner rescued
A bus crash in Virginia has killed at least 5 people and injured 44 others. Separately, divers have successfully rescued the first miner trapped in a cave.
HighMassive fireworks explosion destroys homes, injures firefighters on Washington island
Hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks exploded on Whidbey Island, destroying multiple homes and injuring five people including three firefighters. The blast w…
HighSismo de magnitude 2.1 sentido em Paços de Ferreira
Um sismo de magnitude 2.1 foi sentido em Paços de Ferreira, com epicentro localizado a cerca de seis quilómetros a oeste da localidade.
HighRadioactive mutant pigs reported loose near nuclear disaster zone
Radioactive mutant pigs have escaped containment near a nuclear disaster area, raising concerns about radiation spread and animal control in contaminated zones.
Low15 dead as speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam
A speedboat carrying 36 people capsized near a Vietnamese island in rough seas, killing 15 tourists, mostly Indian nationals. Twenty-one people were rescued as…
HighMt Maunganui landslide reactivates six months after fatal January slip
Mount Maunganui's Beachside Holiday Park experienced a reactivation of January's fatal landslide over the weekend, with three fresh slips occurring within 48 h…
HighVenezuela quake death toll exceeds 1,400 as international rescue teams mobilize
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people with international rescue teams arriving to search for survivors in coastal areas. The USGS estimate…
HighVenezuela quake death toll exceeds 1,400 as international rescue efforts intensify
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people with more than 55,000 unaccounted for. International rescue teams are arriving as authorities strugg…
HighTerremoto duplo na Venezuela: fenômeno raro mata 188 e deixa mil feridos
Dois terremotos gêmeos de magnitudes 7,2 e 7,5, ocorridos com 39 segundos de diferença na Venezuela, causaram 188 mortos e mais de mil feridos. O fenômeno raro…
HighFamília colombiana doa 41 milhões de euros para reconstrução após sismo de magnitude 7,4
Família colombiana contribui com 41 milhões de euros para reconstrução de hospitais e escolas após sismo de magnitude 7,4 que atingiu o país na segunda-feira.
MediumAvião com seis mexicanos cai no nordeste dos EUA; criança entre vítimas
Um avião com seis pessoas a bordo, todas do México, despenhou-se no nordeste dos Estados Unidos enquanto se dirigia para Missouri. O acidente provocou um grand…
HighTaal Volcano Seismic Activity Spikes With 21 Quakes, 10 Tremors in 24 Hours
Taal Volcano in the Philippines recorded 21 earthquakes and 10 tremor episodes in 24 hours, marking a significant increase in seismic activity despite remainin…
HighGold Mine Collapse in Sudan Kills at Least 70, Dozens Missing
A gold mine collapse in Sudan killed at least 70 people Sunday, with dozens more missing. Rescue efforts are hampered by lack of specialized equipment.
HighTerremoto de magnitude 5,5 atinge nordeste da China na fronteira com Coreia do Norte
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,5 atingiu a cidade de Hunchun, no nordeste da China, próximo à fronteira com a Coreia do Norte, a 560 km de profundidade. Não há re…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 6,6 atinge ilha de Samos na Grécia
Terremoto de magnitude 6,6 atingiu a ilha de Samos na Grécia nesta sexta-feira. Não há relatos de mortes, mas danos materiais significativos foram registrados.
HighPompeii Eruption Victims: Skeletal Remains Reveal Ancient Roman Life
Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered skeletal remains of a man and woman from the AD 79 Mount Vesuvius eruption, found in a villa bedroom with coins and jewelr…
HighIndiana Governor Declares Disaster Emergency as Midwest Flooding Intensifies
Indiana's governor declared a disaster emergency Thursday as heavy rains cause widespread flooding across the state and threaten millions in the Midwest region.
HighOrange alert issued in Uttara Kannada as heavy rain, strong winds expected
Uttara Kannada district issued an orange alert from June 30 to July 2 for heavy rainfall and 30-40 kmph winds. Authorities activated emergency operations and i…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,1 na Venezuela causa tremores em Manaus e Belém
Terremoto de magnitude 7,1 na Venezuela gerou tremores percebidos em Manaus e Belém, causando pânico entre moradores que deixaram prédios. Não há registros de…
HighJapan's new typhoon warning system struggles with public uptake despite Level 5 alert
Japan's newly introduced five-level disaster warning system issued its first Level 5 alert during Typhoon Jangmi, but few residents evacuated despite urgent wa…
HighMalaysian firefighters capture massive 16-foot python stalking livestock
Firefighters in Malaysia captured a 16-foot, 220-pound python attempting to prey on a goat near a rural settlement, highlighting escalating wildlife-human conf…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 5,6 atinge norte da Califórnia sem deixar feridos
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,6 atingiu a região rural do norte da Califórnia, marcando o maior evento sísmico da área desde 1940, sem registrar feridos.
HighDeep learning unlocks label-free cell analysis through multiplexed impedance measurement
Researchers developed a deep-learning network to analyze code-multiplexed, multi-frequency impedance cytometry data, enabling label-free single-cell characteri…
HighHot Tub Hazards: How Suction, Electrocution, and Chemical Leaks Claimed a Couple's Lives
Irish businesswoman Thomasina Tobin, 51, and her husband Patrick died in a Spanish villa hot tub in August 2024. Investigators are examining suction entrapment…
HighElizabeth Smart finds healing through bodybuilding after childhood abduction trauma
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14, discusses how bodybuilding helped her overcome post-trauma shame and develop a healthier relationship with her body after her…
HighRenowned climber Nirmal Purja feared missing after Broad Peak avalanche
World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja and 9 others are feared missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan. Search and rescue operations are being…
HighPerson Struck by Frontier Jet on Denver Runway; NTSB Investigates
A person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines aircraft on a Denver International Airport runway, prompting emergency evacuation and NTSB investigation…
HighCalifornia Father Paralyzed After Diving Into Ocean to Rescue Child
A 42-year-old California father suffered a spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed from the neck down after diving into the ocean to rescue a child caught in…
High83-year-old Utah man rescued after 2 days missing at Grand Canyon
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe after going missing for two days during a brief hike at Grand Canyon National Park, prompting a search and rescue operat…
HighScientists Study Fukushima's Hybrid Boars as Invasive Species Threat
Scientists are studying hybrid pigs that emerged after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, combining wild boar and domestic pig traits with accelerated reproductio…
MediumJapan Deploys Robots to Rescue Aging Cherry Blossom Farms
Japan deploys robots like Monster Wolf and Pochi to assist aging cherry blossom farmers in northern regions, addressing labor shortages and wildlife threats as…
HighTaal Volcano seismic activity eases sharply after days of heightened tremors
Seismic activity at Taal Volcano in the Philippines dropped significantly with only seven earthquakes recorded in 24 hours, down from 74 previously, though the…
HighSismo de magnitude 4.8 sentido em Granada e Málaga
Um terramoto de magnitude 4.8 foi registado no município de Alhendín, com profundidade de 10 quilómetros, sendo sentido em Granada e Málaga.
HighTerremotos na Venezuela: veja o que é fato e fake nas redes sociais
Após dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 na Venezuela que deixaram mais de 500 mortos, redes sociais foram inundadas com vídeos fora de contexto e imagens d…
HighBrewers stun Padres with bases-loaded walk-off in division round thriller
Jackson Chourio hit a bases-loaded liner in the 9th inning after closer Mason Miller walked three batters, giving the Brewers a dramatic walk-off win against S…
MediumWildlife Week: Raccoon Rescue, Resilient Mouse, and Elusive Wildcat
The Guardian's weekly wildlife roundup features a trapped raccoon, a resilient mouse species, and a camouflaged wildcat, highlighting diverse animal behaviors…
MediumArgentine rescue teams free 100+ tourists trapped by snowstorm
Emergency services rescued more than 100 tourists trapped by a snowstorm near Argentina's Balcon del Pissis lookout, with two hospitalized for hypothermia.
HighItalian tourist killed as massive fire evacuates 1,700 from Dominican resort
A massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed an Italian tourist and forced the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests.
HighRenowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja feared missing after Broad Peak avalanche
Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja are feared missing after an avalanche struck their expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakora…
HighThird H5 bird flu case confirmed in SA as WA reports suspected case
Australia confirms third H5 bird flu case in a migratory giant petrel in South Australia, with another suspected case in Western Australia. No spread to poultr…
High28 beluga whales from shuttered Canadian park approved for U.S. rescue relocation
Twenty-eight beluga whales from shuttered Marineland in Canada are being relocated to U.S. aquariums following federal approval of an emergency import as part…
HighCrédito ao consumidor brasileiro em 'equilíbrio instável', alerta JGP
Gestora JGP alerta que crédito ao consumidor no Brasil está em "equilíbrio instável", com serviço da dívida comprometendo 29% da renda disponível, o maior perc…
HighPhilippines Building Collapse Death Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue
A building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines has killed at least three to four people with over a dozen still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing to loc…
MediumColombia's Quake Devastates Cities Near Epicenter While Capital Spared
A significant earthquake struck Colombia with major damage concentrated in cities near the epicenter, while the capital largely escaped serious impact.
HighExplosion at Staten Island dry dock kills 1, injures 36 as firefighters battle blaze
An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people Friday while firefighters battled a fire and rescue operation. Two firefight…
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