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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.

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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...

Earth 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.

Earth 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.

Japan

Japan lowers tsunami warning but advises against returning home

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

Earth News

These were the world’s costliest climate disasters in 2023

The report calls for world leaders of developed countries to channel more funding into climate finance.

Romania

Death toll from Romanian guesthouse fire rises

Many of the destroyed building's 26 guests are still missing.

Climate

Do warning systems save lives in deadly weather?

What happens before the warning even arrives may be the most important part.

Travel News

Is it too soon to reopen tourism after Hawaii's devastating wildfires?

Hawaii has changed. ‘You shouldn’t be there expecting people to serve you your mai tais and your food,’ says one local.

Earth News

EU urgently needs more funding to respond to climate disasters

Requests for emergency assistance have gone up by 400 per cent in the last two years.

Travel News

Morocco earthquake: Is it safe to travel right now?

The quake caused buildings to collapse and aftershocks are likely in the region in the coming days.

Home

The heat-resistent drone that can find people trapped in wildfires

Current drones used to hoist fire hoses up tall buildings and drop fire retardants are made of plastics and cannot fly near a fire.

Canada

Implosion killed all onboard Titan tourist sub - US Coast Guard

“The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber,” Rear Admiral John Mauger said on Thursday.