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UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among those missing in Sicily yacht disaster

One person has died, six have gone missing and 15 have been rescued after the superyacht capsized in a storm off the coast of Sicily.

Europe News

Two French fighter pilots killed in Rafale collision during training

Accidents involving the French-made Rafale supersonic jet are very uncommon. Just two crashes — one in 2007 and another in 2009 — have occurred since its introduction in 2001.

Australia

Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' chopper crashes into Australian hotel

Authorities in the northeastern coastal city of Cairns said they had not confirmed the pilot's identity, the reason for the flight, or how the tourist helicopter could take off from the local airport.

Germany

Hotel collapses in Germany leaving at least two dead

Two people, a woman and a man, have been killed in the collapse of a hotel in the western German municipality of Kröv.

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Explosions at firework factory in Bulgaria leave one dead

Authorities say they have cordoned off the farmland area and deployed military helicopters above the site.

World News

Three killed after boat capsizes off Portuguese coast

Seven people remain missing after the boat, named as the Virgem Dolorosa, overturned north of Lisbon.

South Korea

Fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions.

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Bear caught hiding up tree in Salt Lake City, US

A grizzly ventured from the mountains into a densely populated area of Salt Lake City, where authorities found it hiding up a tree.

World News

Building collapse on Mallorca beach kills at least four and injures 16

At least four people have been killed and about 16 people injured after a building collapsed on a Mallorca beachfront on Thursday.

Poland

Two dead and one missing in coal mine collapse in Poland

The incident happened near the coal face, an area in Polish coal mines known for being particularly vulnerable to cave-ins and methane gas explosions, due to the presence of gas in the rock.

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WATCH: At least three dead after billboard collapse in Mumbai

As rescue operations continue, Mumbai officials said an investigation had been ordered into the accident.

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Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people

The ground beneath the highway appeared to have caved in, along with the section of the road above it.

World News

Turkey cable car accident: 174 people stranded in air rescued

One cable car hit a pole on Friday afternoon, sending its passengers plummeting to the mountainside below.

Turkey

Cable car crash in Turkey kills one, leaves many stranded

Rescue efforts are ongoing for 184 people stranded on the cable car line, following an accident that left one dead and several wounded.

Europe Decoded

Was the captain of the ship that hit the Baltimore bridge Ukrainian?

The destruction of the bridge spurred a flurry of conspiracy theories – one conspiracy theory that gained a lot of traction on social media is that Ukraine might be to blame.

World News

Five people killed as Flixbus overturns in Germany

The bus was headed from Berlin to Switzerland before it crashed in eastern Germany.

World News

All 6 workers missing after Baltimore bridge collapse presumed dead

The operation has moved from a search and rescue mission to a search and recovery effort, according to officials.

USA

Baltimore authorities rush to rescue after bridge collapse

Local transportation authority has declared the collapse of the massive Key Bridge a 'developing mass casualty event'.

Travel News

People 'bounced off the roof' of a plane that dropped during flight

This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying.

Sport

Swiss bobsledder in recovery following emergency surgery

After crashing on Tuesday, while training for the upcoming World Cup races in Altenberg, Sandro Michel had to go to the hospital for emergency surgery.