A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub TragedyThe nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic resulted in the death of 226 people, deeply grieving the local community.
Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?The Jet Set nightclub disaster highlights severe safety oversight issues in the Dominican Republic, resulting in catastrophic loss of life.
A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub TragedyThe nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic resulted in the death of 226 people, deeply grieving the local community.
Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?The Jet Set nightclub disaster highlights severe safety oversight issues in the Dominican Republic, resulting in catastrophic loss of life.
Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake rocks MyanmarHundreds feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay, Myanmar.
Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, buildings shake 1,000km away in Bangkok - reportsA powerful earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing building collapses and widespread panic.
At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China's TibetA devastating earthquake in Tibet has resulted in significant casualties and damage, complicating rescue efforts due to extreme cold and remote location.
I grabbed my cat and ran': Istanbul panics as earthquake hitsThe recent earthquake in Istanbul triggered panic and anxiety among residents, recalling past disasters.
Video. Powerful earthquake in Myanmar causes deadly destructionA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, causing extensive damage and at least 144 fatalities, with fears of more casualties.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Dozens dead in powerful quake DW 03/28/2025A powerful earthquake in Myanmar resulted in extensive casualties and damage, felt even in neighboring Thailand.
Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake rocks MyanmarHundreds feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay, Myanmar.
Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, buildings shake 1,000km away in Bangkok - reportsA powerful earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing building collapses and widespread panic.
At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China's TibetA devastating earthquake in Tibet has resulted in significant casualties and damage, complicating rescue efforts due to extreme cold and remote location.
I grabbed my cat and ran': Istanbul panics as earthquake hitsThe recent earthquake in Istanbul triggered panic and anxiety among residents, recalling past disasters.
Video. Powerful earthquake in Myanmar causes deadly destructionA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar, causing extensive damage and at least 144 fatalities, with fears of more casualties.
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Dozens dead in powerful quake DW 03/28/2025A powerful earthquake in Myanmar resulted in extensive casualties and damage, felt even in neighboring Thailand.
My family and I were sound asleep then a tsunami swept our house out to seaA tsunami struck Robinson Crusoe Island early in the morning, causing massive destruction and chaos, impacting both locals and tourists.
Mourners mark 20 years since deadly tsunami in Asia DW 12/26/2024The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami remembers over 220,000 lives lost across multiple countries, profoundly affecting survivors and communities.
20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in AsiaThe December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was the deadliest in history, killing approximately 230,000 people across multiple nations.
My family and I were sound asleep then a tsunami swept our house out to seaA tsunami struck Robinson Crusoe Island early in the morning, causing massive destruction and chaos, impacting both locals and tourists.
Mourners mark 20 years since deadly tsunami in Asia DW 12/26/2024The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami remembers over 220,000 lives lost across multiple countries, profoundly affecting survivors and communities.
20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in AsiaThe December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was the deadliest in history, killing approximately 230,000 people across multiple nations.
Brooklyn Family Displaced After Fire Destroys Lenox Road ApartmentA family of four was displaced after a fire destroyed their apartment and belongings in NYC.Thankfully, there were no injuries reported despite the severe damage.
At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in DRC, officials sayA tragic boat fire in the DRC has resulted in at least 50 deaths and hundreds missing, highlighting safety issues in maritime transport.
In the Missouri Ozarks, residents struggle to rebuild after tornadoesThe recent tornado in Wayne County caused severe devastation and loss of life, impacting the small community.
Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in MozambiqueCyclone Jude caused severe flooding and destruction in Mozambique, impacting thousands and resulting in fatalities.
Torrential rains cause flooding, some power outages in parts of the Tri-State AreaConnecticut experienced severe flash flooding and mudslides, forcing evacuations and causing significant infrastructural damage.
Japan: Typhoon Shanshan kills at least three DW 08/29/2024Typhoon Shanshan caused severe damage in Japan with heavy rain and winds, resulting in fatalities, evacuations, and widespread disruption.
Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in MozambiqueCyclone Jude caused severe flooding and destruction in Mozambique, impacting thousands and resulting in fatalities.
Torrential rains cause flooding, some power outages in parts of the Tri-State AreaConnecticut experienced severe flash flooding and mudslides, forcing evacuations and causing significant infrastructural damage.
Japan: Typhoon Shanshan kills at least three DW 08/29/2024Typhoon Shanshan caused severe damage in Japan with heavy rain and winds, resulting in fatalities, evacuations, and widespread disruption.
Column: Stay in Altadena? 'We're torn, because we love this neighborhood and we love all these people.'The Altadena firestorm devastated homes and community bonds, forcing residents to confront losses beyond mere structures.
Gidget The Survivor | DefectorKathy Kohner Zuckerman faced incredible loss as her home was destroyed by wildfire, yet found support from family during difficult times.
Column: Stay in Altadena? 'We're torn, because we love this neighborhood and we love all these people.'The Altadena firestorm devastated homes and community bonds, forcing residents to confront losses beyond mere structures.
Gidget The Survivor | DefectorKathy Kohner Zuckerman faced incredible loss as her home was destroyed by wildfire, yet found support from family during difficult times.
Deadly Pacific Palisades Fires Cause Untold Damage in Celebrity-Loved L.A. EnclaveWildfires in Pacific Palisades killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and displaced 30,000 residents amid hurricane-force winds.
Mobile homes by the beach: In Pacific Palisades, a middle-class dream is destroyedThe Tahitian Terrace mobile home park was a unique affordable community that was destroyed by fire, prompting fears of displacement among residents.
Deadly Pacific Palisades Fires Cause Untold Damage in Celebrity-Loved L.A. EnclaveWildfires in Pacific Palisades killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and displaced 30,000 residents amid hurricane-force winds.
Mobile homes by the beach: In Pacific Palisades, a middle-class dream is destroyedThe Tahitian Terrace mobile home park was a unique affordable community that was destroyed by fire, prompting fears of displacement among residents.
7 Dead, 19 injured After Air Ambulance Crash in Philadelphia, Officials SayAn air ambulance crash in Philadelphia resulted in seven confirmed deaths, including six passengers and one ground victim, along with many injuries.
Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generationA midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board.
What to Know About South Korea's Worst Plane Crash in DecadesThe crash of Flight 7C2216 represents South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 30 years, with 177 confirmed deaths.
Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generationA midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board.
What to Know About South Korea's Worst Plane Crash in DecadesThe crash of Flight 7C2216 represents South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 30 years, with 177 confirmed deaths.
America's Deadliest Airliner Crash in 23 Years Happens a Week After Trump Guts Airline Safety GroupsThe U.S. experienced its deadliest aviation disaster shortly after significant cuts to aviation safety oversight.
Pictures of a Ruined CityDevin Oktar Yalkin captures the emotional aftermath of the Eaton Canyon fire, emphasizing ethical photography amidst disaster.
Wildfire in Los Angeles County - started Aug. 3The article reports the discovery of a new wildfire in Los Angeles County, California.
Breaking: Assist/bdc/powerline Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Jan. 27A wildfire, Assist/bdc/powerline, has started in San Bernardino County with an undetermined cause and containment status.
'I think I'm in shock': Malibu councilman watches from a distance as fire surrounds homeBruce Silverstein experienced the devastating impact of a wind-driven fire in Malibu, feeling surreal disbelief as he evacuated and watched his home being threatened.
Fast-moving fire north of LA closes part of I-5 and frays nerves in California after back-to-back blazesThe ongoing Hughes Fire in Southern California led to widespread evacuations and closures of major roadways.
How does the Park Fire compare to Paradise? Here's how Northern California wildfires size upNorthern California is battling a massive wildfire near the 2018 Camp Fire area.
Wildfire in Los Angeles County - started Aug. 3The article reports the discovery of a new wildfire in Los Angeles County, California.
Breaking: Assist/bdc/powerline Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Jan. 27A wildfire, Assist/bdc/powerline, has started in San Bernardino County with an undetermined cause and containment status.
'I think I'm in shock': Malibu councilman watches from a distance as fire surrounds homeBruce Silverstein experienced the devastating impact of a wind-driven fire in Malibu, feeling surreal disbelief as he evacuated and watched his home being threatened.
Fast-moving fire north of LA closes part of I-5 and frays nerves in California after back-to-back blazesThe ongoing Hughes Fire in Southern California led to widespread evacuations and closures of major roadways.
How does the Park Fire compare to Paradise? Here's how Northern California wildfires size upNorthern California is battling a massive wildfire near the 2018 Camp Fire area.
He Didn't Know His Father Was on Doomed South Korean Flight Until It CrashedThe tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 killed 179 people, including families and couples, causing immense grief at Muan County airport.
Ceremonies held across Asia to mark 20 years since the Boxing Day tsunamiCeremonies across Asia mark the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami, remembering over 220,000 victims from the disaster.
Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique DW 12/15/2024Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, leading to fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure.
Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastationCyclone Chido has caused significant devastation in Mayotte, with fears of a much higher death toll than currently confirmed.
Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique DW 12/15/2024Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, leading to fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure.
Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastationCyclone Chido has caused significant devastation in Mayotte, with fears of a much higher death toll than currently confirmed.
Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 peopleThe recent flash floods in Spain have resulted in at least 158 confirmed deaths, marking it as the deadliest natural disaster in the country's history.
Destruction after deadly landslides and flashfloods hit Indonesia's SumatraSevere weather in northern Sumatra has caused devastating landslides and flashfloods, resulting in fatalities and a search for missing persons.
Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 peopleThe recent flash floods in Spain have resulted in at least 158 confirmed deaths, marking it as the deadliest natural disaster in the country's history.
Destruction after deadly landslides and flashfloods hit Indonesia's SumatraSevere weather in northern Sumatra has caused devastating landslides and flashfloods, resulting in fatalities and a search for missing persons.
More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under waterNepal's recent flash flooding resulted in over 200 deaths and widespread destruction, attributed to climate change and severe monsoon conditions.
Flooding in Spain: The homes that became death traps in a small Valencia townFlash floods in Utiel, Spain, resulted in the tragic death of six residents in their homes, underscoring emergency response failures.
More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under waterNepal's recent flash flooding resulted in over 200 deaths and widespread destruction, attributed to climate change and severe monsoon conditions.
Flooding in Spain: The homes that became death traps in a small Valencia townFlash floods in Utiel, Spain, resulted in the tragic death of six residents in their homes, underscoring emergency response failures.
Hurricane Rafael wreaks havoc in Cuba, deepening the island's electricity crisisHurricane Rafael caused extensive damage in western Cuba, leaving residents poorer and in despair, highlighting the slow recovery ahead.
Video. Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving at least 1 deadTyphoon Kong-rey resulted in one death, 73 injuries, flooding, and widespread disruption across Taiwan.
In a landslide-stricken California town, life is like camping with no power, gasResidents of Rancho Palos Verdes face severe challenges due to landslides, with homes collapsing and families losing access to essential utilities.
In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-OffsRancho Palos Verdes faces a growing landslide crisis that threatens homes and the safety of its residents.Rapid geological shifts have increased from one inch per year to nearly four feet per month, causing severe structural damage.
Nepal floods, landslides kill at least 151 people DW 09/29/2024The death toll from monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal has reached 151, with many still missing.
In a landslide-stricken California town, life is like camping with no power, gasResidents of Rancho Palos Verdes face severe challenges due to landslides, with homes collapsing and families losing access to essential utilities.
In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-OffsRancho Palos Verdes faces a growing landslide crisis that threatens homes and the safety of its residents.Rapid geological shifts have increased from one inch per year to nearly four feet per month, causing severe structural damage.
Nepal floods, landslides kill at least 151 people DW 09/29/2024The death toll from monsoon floods and landslides in Nepal has reached 151, with many still missing.
Uganda ponders lessons from deadly garbage landslide DW 08/21/2024Uganda's massive garbage landslide led to at least 35 fatalities, igniting criticism over inadequate safety measures near Kiteezi landfill.
Bodies recovered from capsized superyacht off Sicily DW 08/21/2024Five bodies have been recovered from the sinking of the Bayesian yacht, including UK tycoon Mike Lynch, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause.
Two bodies recovered from sunken yacht off the coast of Sicily - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comDivers found two bodies in the sunken superyacht Bayesian; hopes remain for four missing individuals potentially trapped in air pockets.
Bodies recovered from capsized superyacht off Sicily DW 08/21/2024Five bodies have been recovered from the sinking of the Bayesian yacht, including UK tycoon Mike Lynch, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause.
Two bodies recovered from sunken yacht off the coast of Sicily - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comDivers found two bodies in the sunken superyacht Bayesian; hopes remain for four missing individuals potentially trapped in air pockets.
Sicily: one dead, seven missing after whirlwind sinks yacht DW 08/19/2024One body has been found after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily, and six people remain missing after the vessel was struck by a waterspout.
The new reality': Athens wildfire victims vow to adapt and stay putThe recent wildfires in Athens have devastated homes and wildlife, leaving many residents, like Dimitris Petrou, in shock over the loss.
Book Review: 'Challenger' is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedyAdam Higginbotham's book 'Challenger' provides a definitive account of the 1986 space shuttle disaster, highlighting the tragedy's impact and the program's weaknesses.