
1 dead, several unaccounted for after Pennsylvania house explosion destroys 3 homes and damages at least a dozen more, officials say
At least one person has died and several others are unaccounted for after an explosion destroyed three houses and damaged at least a dozen more on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning, authorities said.
1970-01-01 08:00

Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
1970-01-01 08:00

The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing
Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.
1970-01-01 08:00

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty
A jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack - the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US.
1970-01-01 08:00

Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms
Dozens die and thousands are evacuated as a deadly typhoon season begins.
1970-01-01 08:00

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00

Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes
Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill.
1970-01-01 08:00

S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings
Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.
1970-01-01 08:00

Mediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece
Efforts are continuing to contain blazes in a number of Mediterranean countries.
1970-01-01 08:00

Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud
Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.
1970-01-01 08:00

Colombian rescuers search for children after river burst its banks
At least six people are dead after rising river waters swept away homes in Cundinamarca province.
1970-01-01 08:00

South Korea floods: Tunnel horror strikes fear of monsoon
The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.
1970-01-01 08:00