civilian deaths

Azerbaijan

Two decades-old mass graves unearthed in Karabakh, Azerbaijan claims

Mass graves discovered in Karabakh's Shusha and Khojaly reveal remains of civilians missing since the First Karabakh War, with evidence of possible torture, Azerbaijan authorities claim.

02/05/2025

Gaza

At least 50,000 killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza authorities claim

Israel's strikes in Gaza killed at least 26, including a senior Hamas leader, amid ongoing ground operations and evacuation orders in Rafah.

23/03/2025

Syria

Syria ends operation against al-Assad loyalists after days of fighting

According to UK-based war monitor, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 1,130 people were killed in the clashes, including 830 civilians.

10/03/2025

Europe News

Twelve found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia ski resort

Among the dead were eleven foreigners and one Georgian citizen, according to the country's Interior Ministry.

16/12/2024

Green News

Summer 2024 declared the hottest ever by European climate scientists

Europe was hit by deadly heatwaves and extreme weather from as early as June, with certain populations more at risk than others.

06/09/2024

Health news

European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100

Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths.

22/08/2024

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WATCH: Fires rage in Sumy region after most intense Russian airstrikes

A devastating Russian airstrike struck Hlukhiv in the Sumy region on August 20, setting off fires at energy facilities.

21/08/2024

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WATCH: Residents dig through rubble after airstrike kills 10

An Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including displaced civilians.

21/08/2024

Saudi Arabia

Over 1,300 Muslims died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage

Temperatures climbed above 50 degrees Celsius in Mecca as visitors from over 20 countries took part in the holy pilgrimage.

23/06/2024

Kuwait

At least 41 dead in residential building fire in Kuwait

Another fifteen people were injured in the fire in Mangaf city on Wednesday, most of whom were taken to hospital.

12/06/2024

World News

Netanyahu calls deadly Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake'

Gaza health officials said at least 45 Palestinians were killed, including displaced people living in tents who were burnt alive.

27/05/2024

Afghanistan

Floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan, UN says

Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.

11/05/2024

Gaza

Netanyahu warns no one can halt Israel's war to crush Hamas

Netanyahu was speaking after the International Court of Justice at The Hague held two days of hearings on South Africa's allegations that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians - a claim that Israel has fully rejected.

14/01/2024

Gaza

The most powerful pictures of Israel Hamas war so far

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as Israel Hamas conflict continues.

29/10/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Russia must 'face responsibility' after strike on Kherson

The Ukrainian-held front-line city has been at the heart of fierce fighting as Moscow and Kyiv push for battlefield breakthroughs amid the looming onset of wintry conditions.

22/10/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia urged to stop using cluster bombs – HRW

The US is expected to send Kyiv more cluster bombs on Friday. These munitions are decades old, scatter over a wide area and could remain deadly for years, claims the NGO.

07/07/2023

Ukraine

Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Wagner, as Russia hits restaurant

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

28/06/2023

World News

EU's deadly roads: Traffic accident deaths increased in 2021

More than 19,917 were killed in road accidents across the EU in 2021, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.

28/06/2023

United Kingdom

Tributes paid to victims of knife and van attacks in Nottingham

Man arrested after early morning attacks which left university city stunned

13/06/2023

Ukraine

'Terror bombing': Why is Russia targeting civilians in Ukraine?

Moscow denies attacking Ukrainian civilians, but the recent torrent of strikes on Kyiv suggest a concerted strategy with clear objectives.

01/06/2023