World News

Dozens dead in Mexico fireworks blast

At least 24 people have been killed and 40 injured after a fireworks explosion just outside Mexico City on Thursday. The first explosion happened after a fire broke out at a fireworks factory.

05/07/2018

Germany

Explosion devastates apartment building in Germany

A number of people have been injured after an explosion in an apartment building in western Germany.

24/06/2018

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s president narrowly escapes explosion at party rally

An explosion rocked a stadium in Zimbabwe where President Emmerson Mnangagwa was addressing a rally on Saturday.

23/06/2018

Ethiopia

Ethiopian prime minister escapes fatal grenade attack

New Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said it was an unsuccessful attempt by forces who do not want to see the country united

23/06/2018

Iraq

At least 18 people have been killed after an explosion in Baghdad's Sa

Over 90 people were wounded. An investigation is now underway after an ammunition cache was detonated

07/06/2018

Iraq

Explosion rips through Baghdad weapons depot

Dozens are killed or injured in an explosion at a weapons depot in central Baghdad

07/06/2018

Canada

Two suspects detonate a bomb in a restaurant in Ontario, Canada; sever

Two suspects detonate a bomb in a restaurant in Ontario, Canada; several people injured, three critically

25/05/2018

Afghanistan

Eight people killed in latest blasts in Nangarhar

Dozens wounded after there were three back to back explosions at Ramadan night-time cricket match in Jalalabad

19/05/2018

Gaza

Explosion in Gaza building kills six Hamas members

Hamas's military wing accuses Israel, but the army denies involvement.

06/05/2018

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Idlib blast: death toll rises to at least 19

The death toll from an explosion in the rebel-controlled Syrian city of Idlib rose to at least 19 on Tuesday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

10/04/2018

Denmark

Watch: Denmark silo demolition goes badly wrong crushing nearby building

The demolition of a silo backfired in Denmark when the structure fell the wrong way, smashing into a nearby cultural centre.

09/04/2018

Czech Republic

At least six people killed after an explosion at a refinery in the Cze

The explosion occurred in a tank containing an unspecified substance at the oil processing plant.

22/03/2018

Poland

Poland: 4 killed, 20 injured after blast causes building to collapse

The apartment building crumbled after what local media said was likely a gas explosion.

05/03/2018

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso attack: French embassy and army headquarters targeted

France's embassy and cultural institute in the Burkina Faso capital are no longer in danger, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian's aide.

02/03/2018

United Kingdom

Leicester blast not terror-related say police

Although the cause of the blast remains unclear, police have said there is no indication it was terrorist-related

26/02/2018

Afghanistan

More blasts rock beleaguered Afghan capital

Explosions were heard in the early hours of Monday morning close to the Marshal Fahim military academy in Kabul. This latest incident comes just two days after a deadly ambulance attack in the city.

29/01/2018

Libya

Twin car bombs kill at least 33 in Benghazi

The blasts shatter relative calm in Libya's second city

24/01/2018

World News

Belgium: building brought down by blast in Antwerp

A suspected gas explosion destroys one building and damages two others in the Belgian port city of Antwerp.

16/01/2018

World News

Two bodies recovered from stricken oil tanker

Continued explosions have kept the ship ablaze, hampering rescue efforts.

13/01/2018

China

Fears that a burning oil tanker could explode

There are growing concerns that a burning Iranian oil tanker could explode off the coast of China. The 32 crew members of the Sanchi are still missing.

08/01/2018