5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's North Island
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck New Zealand's North Island region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismic Centre. No immediate damage or casualty reports were available.
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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.
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France evacuates Cap Ferret as Spain, France battle merged wildfires; 80,000 flee
Over 80,000 people have fled devastating wildfires across France and Spain, with authorities declaring national emergencies and activating EU civil protection mechanisms as fires threaten to merge near Madrid.
PNP mobilizes rescue assets as Tropical Storm Kiyapo threatens Northern Luzon
Philippine National Police places Northern Luzon units on heightened alert as Tropical Storm Kiyapo approaches with 65 kph winds, with search-and-rescue assets prepositioned along the projected path.
FMI recomenda ajuste fiscal de 3 pontos do PIB para estabilizar economia brasileira
O FMI divulgou simulações mostrando que um pacote de consolidação fiscal de 3 pontos percentuais do PIB, executado em cinco anos, levaria o Brasil a um equilíbrio macroeconômico mais saudável com juros significativamente reduzidos.
Um mês após terremotos, transição democrática na Venezuela segue incerta
Um mês após terremotos que mataram 5.400 pessoas na Venezuela, a transição democrática segue em xeque apesar da exposição do regime chavista. Negociações políticas começam em agosto, mas obstáculos institucionais e divergências sobre lideranças opositoras complicam o processo.
Marathon Launches PvE Mode 'Vault Breaker' in Mid-Season 2 Update
Bungie's Marathon releases its first PvE mode, Vault Breaker, as a roguelite experience playable solo or co-op on PS5, marking a significant expansion beyond the game's PvP focus.
Five drown in Ohio river after rescue attempts go tragically wrong
Five people died in the Scioto River near Columbus after attempting to rescue a struggling swimmer. A child from the group ran for help, alerting authorities to the tragedy.
Guyana ferry disaster: inaccurate manifest complicates rescue as death toll rises
A passenger ferry sank off Guyana's coast in one of the country's worst maritime disasters. An inaccurate passenger manifest and crew members testing positive for cannabis have triggered a criminal investigation.
Indonesian rescuers find 5 survivors from sunken passenger boat; 20 still missing
Rescuers in Indonesia have found five survivors from a sunken passenger boat, including a mother and son, while continuing search efforts for approximately 20 missing persons.
Twin earthquakes strike Peru's Andes, killing at least 6 and displacing hundreds
Twin earthquakes with magnitudes around 5.5 struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least six people and injuring 21 others while displacing hundreds from their homes.
Peru's Strongest Quake in 50 Years Kills 6, Displaces Hundreds
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's central highlands, killing 6 people and displacing hundreds. It was the region's largest quake in over 50 years.
5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Andes, killing at least 6
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least 6 people. The quake caused significant damage in the mountainous area.
Peru earthquake kills at least six, displaces hundreds in Andes
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region Saturday, killing at least six people and displacing 300. Structural damage to buildings including churches was attributed partly to traditional adobe construction methods.
Rescuers search rubble after landslide kills 8, leaves 34 missing in China
A landslide in southwest China's Chongqing has killed at least 8 people with 34 others missing as rescuers search through rubble of buried residential buildings.
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes central Peru
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit central Peru, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismic Centre. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were provided.
Giant cake lifts spirits of 3,000 Venezuelan children displaced by deadly twin quakes
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 5,000 people and displaced 1.8 million, including 680,000 children. Volunteers organized relief efforts including a giant cake for 3,000 displaced children.
Venezuelan Military's Earthquake Response Hampered by Delayed Orders, Confusion
Venezuelan military's earthquake response was significantly slowed by delayed orders and organizational confusion, according to sources, raising questions about disaster management capabilities.
Massive Landslide in China Kills 8, Leaves 34 Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
A devastating landslide in Chongqing, southwest China, has killed at least 8 people with 34 others missing after residential buildings were buried by massive boulders, some as large as buildings.
Five killed in explosion at illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad
An explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad's Vastral area killed at least five people and injured nine others, with authorities investigating the unlicensed operation.
14 killed as minibus plunges off Peruvian mountain road
A minibus lost control on a mountain curve in Peru's Andes, killing at least 14 people and injuring five. Rescue crews recovered victims from the steep hillside.
Taal Volcano records third phreatomagmatic eruption this month
Taal Volcano in the Philippines experienced a minor phreatomagmatic eruption on Friday, generating a 900-meter ash plume and triggering 13 seismic events over 24 hours, marking the third such eruption this month.
Landslide near Chongqing kills 8, leaves 34 missing as 10 buildings buried
A landslide near Chongqing, China has killed at least 8 people and left 34 missing, with 10 residential buildings buried and over 1,000 residents evacuated.
Dozens of Wildfires Erupt Across Oregon as Thousands Face Evacuation Orders
Multiple wildfires have ignited across Oregon, prompting state authorities to issue evacuation alerts for thousands of residents as fire conditions intensify.
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mexico-Guatemala Border
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border on July 17 with no immediate damage or casualties reported, though authorities continue assessing the impact.