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Around 20 people are feared trapped after a nine-story under-construction building collapsed in Angeles City, near Manila. Authorities have rescued 24 people from the site and two from a nearby hotel, with no deaths reported yet. The collapse occurred around 03:00 local time, and rescue teams are lifting heavy debris as they investigate the cause.
A blast at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing in Liuyang, Hunan, killed 21 and wounded 61, prompting evacuations, the deployment of nearly 500 rescuers, and the detention of the plant’s supervisor as Xi Jinping orders a swift probe and tighter safety measures in key industries.
Dorz Cheung returns to his burnt Hong Kong flat after November’s deadly blaze, salvaging medals, family photos and his grandmother’s journals—plus his late grandfather’s documents and plaques—amid ash and memories. The emotional visit, conducted under government supervision, deepens family bonds as Cheung and his grandmother adapt to tiny temporary housing; he has resumed running to cope and hopes the tragedy will make him stronger.
Historic floods across Hawaii have left about 2,000 people without power, damaging neighborhoods from Haleiwa to Waikiki and prompting assessments and cleanup as authorities call it one of the worst floods in decades.
Fifteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi meltdown, the region shows a mixed recovery: some towns have rebuilt, others remain largely abandoned with ongoing cleanup, waste disposal, and monitoring. The 2011 quake and tsunami caused three reactor meltdowns, tens of thousands displaced and about 2,300 disaster-related deaths, and while Japan has reformed nuclear governance and enabled a few reactor restarts elsewhere, public concern remains. The 2023 treated wastewater release drew criticism from locals and the UN, and the area continues to grapple with radiation monitoring, resettlement, and long-term environmental and economic impacts.
A large tornado ripped through Kankakee County, Illinois, south of Chicago, damaging Kankakee City as cleanup begins; authorities have not yet confirmed injuries or deaths.
A Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashed on final approach to La Paz’s El Alto airport while transporting freshly printed banknotes, destroying cars and scattering money on the highway; at least 15 people were killed, several injured, and two of the six crew members were missing as airport operations were suspended.
Wildfires in eastern Oklahoma and parts of Kansas have scorched more than 150,000 acres, injuring four firefighters in Beaver County and destroying eight structures in Texas and Woodward Counties. Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for three counties as crews battle wind-driven fires under Red Flag conditions; evacuations occurred in Woodward, and FEMA aid is being sought while authorities warn of rapid spread due to gusty winds and low humidity.
After days of heavy rainfall, a landslide struck Pasirlangu village in West Bandung, West Java, killing at least seven and leaving more than 80 missing. More than 30 homes were destroyed and some residents were evacuated as authorities issued flood and landslide alerts for the area.
Rescuers have recovered 28 bodies from a private landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines, with eight people still missing. Eighteen others were rescued, some hospitalized with non-critical injuries, as search-and-recovery operations continue.
A construction crane toppled onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 29 people and injuring many, with responders searching for survivors and investigators examining the incident’s causes.
Wildfires in Victoria, Australia, have burned nearly 900,000 acres, destroyed homes, and caused one death, driven by record heat and lightning strikes amid a severe heat wave, marking the worst fire conditions since the 2019-2020 Black Summer fires.
A severe heatwave in southeastern Australia has caused devastating bushfires, resulting in one death, over 300 structures destroyed, and 350,000 hectares burned, with ongoing emergency efforts and significant property and environmental damage. The government has announced disaster recovery funding, and residents are urged to stay safe amid active fires and poor air quality, as climate change continues to exacerbate such extreme weather events.
Robin Alvarenga De La Torre was born just days before a devastating fire in Altadena destroyed her family’s home and neighborhood, leaving her family to recover from one of California's most destructive disasters while welcoming new life.
Rescuers in Cebu City, Philippines, are searching for survivors after a garbage avalanche at a landfill killed at least four workers and left over 30 missing, with signs of life detected in the debris. The collapse, which occurred suddenly despite good weather, has raised concerns about waste management safety and the impact on local garbage disposal efforts. Authorities are deploying advanced equipment and prioritizing responder safety as they continue the rescue operation.