Maui wildfires kill six as ‘apocalypse’ strikes Hawaiian paradise

08/10/2023

KAHULUI, Hawaii—Wildfires fanned by winds of a distant hurricane killed at least six people and devastated much of the resort city Lahaina on Hawaii’s Maui island on Wednesday, forcing thousands to evacuate as some fled into the ocean to…

Laguna de Bay tragedy: Corruption, negligence blamed for ferry sinking

Marlon Ramos 08/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Corruption, negligence, and safety protocol violations had combined in a deadly mix that resulted in the boat accident that claimed the lives of 27 people in Laguna de Bay two weeks ago. That was…

9-year-old girl drowns in Talisay City creek

by Paul Lauro 08/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 9 year-old girl died after drowning while swimming with her siblings in a creek in Sitio Tiguib, Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City, Cebu on Tuesday morning, August 8,2023. The victim was identified as…

Chopped body found in Bilibid septic tank

Tetch Torres-Tupas 07/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A chopped body was discovered inside a septic tank of a dormitory in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), a jail official said Wednesday. NBP Acting Superintendent Sr. Insp. Angelina Bautista, however, said they have…

Indonesian ferry capsizes; 15 people dead, 19  missing

07/24/2023

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An overloaded ferry capsized off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 15 people and leaving 19 others missing, rescuers said Monday. The boat was traveling from Lanto village in Buton Central regency in Southeast…

Ten killed after school gymnasium roof collapses in China

07/24/2023

BEIJING – The concrete roof of a school gymnasium collapsed in China’s Qiqihar city on Sunday killing 10 people, with one person still trapped, state media reported on Monday. Initially 15 people were thought to be trapped…

South Korea flood death toll rises to 39

07/17/2023

SEOUL—South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered on Monday an all-out effort to handle the devastation caused by days of torrential rain, as the death toll grew to 39 on Monday, July 17, 2023, including a dozen…

16 dead, including children, in South African slum gas leak

07/06/2023

At least 16 people, including children, have died after a gas leak at a South African slum near Johannesburg, emergency services said Thursday, July 6, 2023, revising the death toll after some people were resuscitated. The Wednesday…

‘Jellyfish season’: BFAR-7 warns beachgoers of swimming in sea waters with high temperature

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) has advised beachgoers to be wary of jellyfish, especially when swimming in sea waters  with high temperature. BFAR-7 director Alan Poquita said…

Roller coaster crash in Sweden claims one life, injures nine others

06/26/2023

STOCKHOLM -One person was killed and nine injured, including children, in a roller coaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement park in the Swedish capital on Sunday, June 25, 2023, representatives of the park said. Eyewitnesses said…

Titan submersible’s timeline:  From departure to tragic discovery

06/26/2023

The wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan sit on the ocean floor, separated by 1,600 feet (490 meters) and 111 years of history. How they came together unfolded over an intense week that raised temporary hopes…

Submersible tragedy: US Coast Guard to lead investigation with help from Canada, France, UK

06/26/2023

The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday, June 25, 2023, it is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode. Capt. Jason…

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