Hong Kong fire: The Wong Fok Court tragedy and the worst since 1948
The death toll from the Wong Fook Court fire in Hong Kong has risen to 83, in the worst disaster since 1948, raising questions about building safety standards.
A magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Alaska, causing no major damage
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck the Anchorage area of Alaska. Learn more about the details and the geological context of this region, which lies within the Ring of Fire, and its history of earthquakes.
A US court orders X and Google to reveal the identity of the source of the SEVENTEEN rumors
In a significant legal move, a US court ordered X and Google to release data on an anonymous user who spread malicious rumors against the K-pop group SEVENTEEN, in support of a defamation lawsuit in Korea.
The FBI is investigating a shooting in Washington as a possible act of terrorism
The FBI is investigating a shooting that targeted two members of the Washington National Guard, examining possible terrorist motives and national security implications.
Sri Lanka floods: 40 dead and devastating landslides hit the country
The death toll from floods and landslides in Sri Lanka has risen to 40. Widespread devastation has been reported in the Badulla region, and thousands of families have been displaced amid warnings of continued heavy rain.
United Nations: Urgent action needed to stop human trafficking in El Fasher
UN experts are calling for an immediate halt to the trafficking of women and the recruitment of children in El Fasher, amid reports of ethnic abuses and the displacement of hundreds of thousands in Sudan.
Ten people kidnapped in Nigeria as armed gang crisis escalates
Nigerian police confirm the abduction of 10 people in Niger State, amid escalating attacks by armed gangs targeting schools and farmers for ransom.
Sri Lanka floods: 30 dead and landslides hit the country
The death toll from heavy rains and landslides in Sri Lanka has risen to over 30. Learn more about the disaster and its impact on tea-growing regions.
Russia closes last Polish consulate: a new diplomatic escalation
Russia announces the closure of the Polish consulate in Irkutsk in retaliation for the closure of its own consulate in Gdansk. Learn more about the diplomatic crisis and the mutual accusations of sabotage.
India cyclone: Storm warnings issued as it approaches Tamil Nadu within 48 hours
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that threatens Tamil Nadu with torrential rains within 48 hours. Learn about the storm's path, weather forecast, and potential impacts.