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.
Scientists have documented the first-ever opening of a tectonic plate on the Pacific Ocean floor near Canada, providing unprecedented insights into earthquake, tsunami, and methane release mechanisms.
A newborn hippo named Bumpy was found clinging to its dead mother in Kenya and is now being hand-reared by keepers at a wildlife sanctuary after a challenging rescue operation.
Researchers demonstrate how attackers can spoof emergency disaster alerts on 5G networks using inexpensive equipment, bypassing authentication and tricking users into clicking malicious links.
A crocodile suspected of devouring a missing Brazilian businessman in South Africa has been captured and killed. Human remains were recovered from the reptile's stomach during a dramatic helicopter rescue operation.
Drone footage captured a rescue operation of jet-ski users in distress during heavy swells at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Nine miners died and six were rescued following an explosion at a coal mine in Sutatausa, near Bogotá, Colombia. Rescue operations confirmed the fatalities and successful extraction of survivors.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's Oaxaca state on May 4, with no reported casualties. The tremor was felt across southern Mexico including Mexico City.
White nationalist and militia groups increasingly show up at disaster sites offering aid while recruiting members and spreading misinformation. Experts warn this 'disaster tourism' undermines official rescue efforts and exploits community vulnerability.
Heavy rainfall has killed 8 people and forced emergency declarations across 35 cities in Pernambuco and Paraíba states. Governor Raquel Lyra emphasized accountability beyond natural disaster framing.
A stranded humpback whale named Timmy was successfully rescued and released back to the ocean off the German coast, funded by a millionaire donor in an elaborate multi-party operation.
A devastating fire in a four-storey residential building in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar killed at least nine people early Sunday morning. Rescue teams evacuated 10-15 residents, with two sustaining minor injuries.
A dramatic shelf cloud formation resembling a tsunami or apocalyptic scene appeared off São Paulo's coast, captivating and alarming beachgoers. The meteorological phenomenon, known as a 'nuvem prateleira,' is a rare but natural occurrence.
Scientists detected measurable heat signals weeks before Mauna Loa's 2022 eruption, offering new methods to forecast volcanic activity earlier and protect nearby communities and infrastructure.
Timmy, a humpback whale stranded off the German coast for weeks, was successfully rescued and transported by barge to the North Sea, marking an elaborate international wildlife rescue operation.
Timmy, a humpback whale that captured global attention while stranded, has been successfully rescued after a weeks-long coordinated effort by marine rescue teams.
A humpback whale named Timmy was successfully rescued and released into the North Sea after weeks stranded off the German coast, following an elaborate multi-agency rescue operation involving transport by barge.
A Greek volcano classified as extinct erupted unexpectedly after 100,000 years of dormancy, challenging scientific understanding of supposedly inactive volcanic systems and their potential for future activity.
A young humpback whale stranded off Germany's coast was transported by barge and released into the North Sea, though marine experts say its survival chances are low due to its compromised health.
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 efforts involving RCMP, rescue teams, and air services are underway in challenging terrain with wildlife hazards.
A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded on Germany's coast, was successfully transported back to open waters with help from a MediaMarkt co-founder, though its survival prospects remain uncertain.
A bus carrying passengers fell into the Seine River near Paris, triggering a major rescue operation involving drones and helicopters to assist those in the water.
New Zealand deployed a NZ$3 million support package including Defence Force assets and relief supplies to Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea following Tropical Cyclone Maila's devastation.
Coast Guard stations nationwide experienced power, water, and gas outages affecting search and rescue operations. The commandant warns further disruptions are likely as the DHS shutdown persists.
An Indian billionaire heir has offered to relocate approximately 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private collection to his private zoo, proposing an alternative to Colombia's planned culling of the invasive species.
