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Hundreds of people, including British tourists, were evacuated from Croatia's Brač island after a major wildfire, with some forced to flee into the sea on paddleboards to escape a 'wall of flames' near the Gava Waterman Milna Resort.
An economist recounts the devastating 2026 glacial flood in Nepal that erased his beloved town of Syabru Besi and a 45-mile corridor. The disaster, which killed over 1,300, destroyed critical infrastructure, trade routes, and hydropower projects, highlighting Nepal's vulnerability to escalating climate change impacts and the reversal of poverty reduction efforts.
The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still unaccounted for, as rescuers recovered 41 more charred remains. Forensic teams are undertaking the difficult task of identifying victims. Firefighters have accessed the vessel, finding immense destruction, while survivor accounts suggest explosions preceded the blaze. Questions also surround the fate of the ferry's captain in what is the latest in a series of deadly maritime accidents in the Philippines.
Hurricane Lowell unleashed damaging winds and heavy rains on Hawaii's western islands, particularly Kauai, causing widespread power outages, severe road damage, and forcing thousands into darkness.
Nicolas Cage's $10.5 million Malibu mansion is at risk after a massive sinkhole, believed to be caused by coastal erosion, swallowed its driveway and other items.
Hundreds are feared dead and thousands injured after two powerful earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage, particularly in Caracas and along the northern coast, halting infrastructure and triggering intensive rescue operations.
Eight backcountry skiers were found dead and one remains missing near Lake Tahoe after being caught in a deadly avalanche, the nation's deadliest in nearly half a century, during a monster winter storm. Six others were rescued.
At least 39 people were killed and dozens injured when two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, marking the country's deadliest rail disaster in over a decade. A northbound train derailed and was struck by a southbound express.
A thunderous explosion at a nursing home near Philadelphia killed at least two people, collapsed part of the building, and sparked a fire, trapping residents and employees inside.
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast late Monday, causing injuries, a small tsunami, and damage. Authorities are assessing the situation and warning of potential aftershocks, recalling the devastating 2011 disaster.
