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One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery

The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europe’s largest port.

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Two Portuguese tourists found, two still missing off Croatia

The four had set off from a local campsite in a small 1.5-metre inflatable boat, intending to paddle along the coast, but contact was later lost, rescuers said.

Colombia

Colombia declares three days mourning for earthquake victims

The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.

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Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble

A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.

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Canada

Mexican crews to arrive to fight western Canada wildfire

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday.

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Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000

The Ebola outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on 15 May but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks.

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Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes

Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.

Colombia

At least 240 killed in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, has declared a state of emergency.

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Firefighters struggle to put out three wildfires in southwestern Spain

Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and droughts this year, which scientists say have been aggravated by human-generated climate change.

Colombia

Colombia declares state of emergency after earthquake kills 111

The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogotá, the US Geological Survey and Colombia's counterpart reported.

Philippines

Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say

The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year.

Guatemala

Guatemala issues 'danger' alert after Fuego volcano erupts

Guatemala lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

Japan

PM visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat

More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.

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INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes

In Portugal, INEM medical helicopters stand ready, taking off in under five minutes to reach remote areas where every second can mean life or death.

France

France wildfire: Le Porge residents work to stop fire from reigniting

Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins.

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Italy: 4.1 earthquake hits Isernia province, residents flee homes

A quake struck Pizzone, in the province of Isernia, shortly after midnight between Friday and Saturday. Many residents rushed outside; the mayor says there were no injuries or damage to buildings.

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Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm

Civil Guard officers, firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit battle fierce wildfires near Madrid, with more than 10,000 people evacuated amid extreme heat.

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5.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

"There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances," and an "on-site assessment" is ongoing, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said.

Thailand

Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 30 and injures dozens

The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.

China

At least 28 dead in fire at China shoe factory, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.