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Greenpeace warns of disaster after tanker crash near Strait of Hormuz

Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed a plume of oil stretching up to about 1,500 hectares from the crash site.

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Swiss glacier collapse highlights rising risk from global warming

Scientists say greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal have already locked in enough global warming to doom many of the world's glaciers.

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Millions take part in national earthquake drill across Mexico

Millions of residents in Mexico City and 10 other states evacuated buildings on Tuesday during a nationwide earthquake drill.

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Footage shows Istanbul tremor as aftershocks continue

Moments captured on video show the impact of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on 23 April.

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Watch: Hundreds of firefighters battle raging fire near Prague

A major fire broke out at a garbage dump west of Prague on Monday, with around 250 Czech firefighters working to control the blaze.

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Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic leaves at least 98 dead

Nearly 100 people have died after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, early Tuesday morning.

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 113

It is not yet known what caused the incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo early on Tuesday.

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Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced

Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia nightclub fire death toll hits 60 as burn victim dies

34 people are in custody over the fire last month in the eastern town of Kočani, including an ex-finance minister and seven senior police officers.

Myanmar

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 with hundreds still missing

The leader of Myanmar's ruling military junta, Min Aung Hlaing, is due to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit.

Republic of North Macedonia

Protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire

Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani.

Climate

Less than 1 in 10 Europeans know country’s plan for a climate disaster

A new survey reveals big communication gaps, especially in Southern European countries.

Europe News

Student movement in Serbia demands accountability for Novi Sad tragedy

Daily street protests demand accountability for the collapse of a concrete awning at a train station in Novi Sad nearly two months ago, which killed 15 people.

Culture news

End Times: Legendary oracle Baba Vanga's scary predictions for 2025

Baba Vanga, the blind mystic who supposedly wrote her premonitions up to the year 5079, is said to have foreseen what's to come in 2025. And it doesn’t look too good...

Green News

Spain approves law on paid climate leave after deadly flooding

The law on paid leave protects the rights of workers not to go to work in the event of catastrophes or climate related weather alerts that could put them in danger.

World News

US authorities ignored complaint about Titan sub safety: ex-employee

The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation is convening a public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster, which imploded during a descent to the wreck of the Titanic, killing five people onboard.

Culture news

Will 2025's 'war in Europe' be the beginning of the end?

As if we didn't have enough on our plate already... Altogether now: “It’s the end of the world as we know it...”

Climate

Disaster planning exercises tests if London is prepared for 40C heat

Operation Helios hopes to ensure authorities have the right tools and knowledge to handle emergencies and support Londoners through extreme weather events.

Green News

How has better preparation reduced deaths from climate disasters?

While there are fewer deaths globally from disasters, there are still pockets in the poorest of countries, especially in Africa.

Austria

Avalanche in Austrian Alps kills three Dutch nationals

A group of 17 Dutch climbers, accompanied by four Austrian guides, was heading towards the Martin-Busch-Huette mountain refuge when they were struck by an avalanche.