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Belgium mobilized as historic wildfire devastates protected forest area

A massive wildfire sweeping through Belgium’s eastern forests has triggered an unprecedented emergency response, with hundreds of firefighters, farmers and aerial resources deployed to contain one of the most severe blazes recorded in the country’s recent history. The flames have already......

Horse-drawn carriage crashes in Switzerland, killing one and injuring 12

A horse-drawn carriage excursion in eastern Switzerland ended in tragedy on Saturday after an accident in the Val Roseg left one woman dead and 12 passengers injured, including two seriously. The incident occurred in the wooded Alpine valley in Graubünden, near the Italian border, where a group......

Train derailment in southern Britain leaves 20 people injured

Twenty people were injured after a passenger train derailed near the town of Lewes in East Sussex, southern England, on Thursday, according to reports from Sky News. Two of those injured were described as being in serious condition, while 18 others sustained less severe injuries. British Transport Police......

Colombia earthquake leaves 265 dead as rescuers race to find survivors

Colombia is facing a major humanitarian emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, leaving at least 265 people dead, nearly 3,500 injured and around 500 others missing, according to authorities. Rescue teams are continuing their search through collapsed......

Colombia declares economic emergency after devastating earthquake

Colombia has declared an economic emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused extensive damage and left hundreds of people dead, as the government prepares a broad recovery and reconstruction program. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the emergency measures, saying the government......

Colombia earthquake leaves hundreds trapped as death toll rises

A powerful earthquake in western Colombia has left hundreds of people trapped beneath collapsed structures, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors in several affected cities. According to preliminary figures released by Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder, at least 239 people were reported trapped......

Football suspended in Colombia after devastating earthquake

Colombian professional football has been temporarily suspended following a powerful earthquake that struck the western part of the country, leaving dozens of people dead and causing extensive damage across several affected areas. The Colombian professional football league announced a one-week suspension......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,300

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,301, according to figures released by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. A graphic published by Rodríguez on social media indicated that more than 73,000 people have received......

Wildfires consume more than 41,000 hectares in Colorado

Wildfires have burned more than 41,000 hectares across Colorado, as firefighting teams continue efforts to contain the flames and restore areas affected by the blazes. Hot and dry weather conditions remain a concern, increasing the risk of further fire activity in parts of the state. The Aspen Acres......