Aftenposten1dDisasters & AccidentsAt least 19 people, including thirteen women and one child, have died following a crush at a religious festival in Kolkata, India. The incident occurred due to overcrowding at the festival grounds. Authorities report numerous injuries in addition to the fatalities. Rescue operations are ongoing as e
Yonhap News1dDisasters & AccidentsA South Korean Coast Guard vessel worth 17 billion won ($13 million USD) has sunk and been written off due to negligence, sparking concerns about a serious lapse in discipline within the service. An investigation revealed that a significant number of Coast Guard accidents in 인천 (Incheon) stem from b
Helsingin Sanomat1dDisasters & AccidentsA large fire broke out at a military support base in Canada following an explosion. The number of fatalities and injuries remains currently unknown. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, and authorities are working to assess the full extent of the damage. The situation is being descri
Khaosod English1dDisasters & AccidentsResidents in Bangkok queued overnight and arrived before dawn at district offices to register for flood relief payments. The demand was exceptionally high, with some locations reaching their daily registration limits very quickly. The Lat Krabang District Office, for example, filled all 600 availabl
Novinky1dDisasters & AccidentsAt least seven people have died and dozens are injured following an explosion and subsequent fire at a Canadian military base in the province of Alberta, according to Canadian media reports. The explosion reportedly occurred during live-fire training, potentially after a gas pipeline or well was hit
Philstar1dDisasters & AccidentsVolcanic activity at Kanlaon, located in Negros Island, Philippines, continues to intensify, prompting ongoing monitoring by Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology). Four volcanic earthquakes were recorded, including one prolonged tremor lasting nearly 48 minutes, signaling hei
Proto Thema1dDisasters & AccidentsA driver in Ierapetra lost control of his vehicle while attempting to avoid a stray dog that ran into the road. The evasive maneuver caused the car to veer off course, uprooting three olive trees before ultimately crashing into a wall. The young driver was taken to a hospital as a precautionary meas
France 241dDisasters & AccidentsA severe haze alert has been issued across parts of southern Southeast Asia due to months-long wildfires in Indonesia. These wildfires continue to release dangerous smoke throughout the region. This year’s fires are particularly intense due to dry conditions exacerbated by a strong "super-El Nino" w
Mehr News1dDisasters & AccidentsAn explosion and subsequent fire at a busy military base in Canada has resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred at one of Canada’s most active military installations, though the specific location within Canada has not been specified. Dozens of individuals su
Al Jazeera1dDisasters & AccidentsGuatemalan authorities report the arrest of two suspects following the fatal shooting of Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa. Solorzano Foppa, a former prosecutor in Guatemala, was killed at a sports centre. Police have not yet released details regarding the motive for the attack or the identities of tho
Dagens Nyheter1dDisasters & AccidentsAt least seven people have died and dozens more injured after a fire broke out at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada. Authorities are remaining tight-lipped about the incident, but sources indicate a gas explosion occurred during a training exercise. The full extent of the damage and th
Channel NewsAsia1dDisasters & AccidentsA joint effort by the West Kalimantan conservation agency and the Indonesian non-profit YIARI has resulted in the successful evacuation of 51 orangutans. The orangutans were rescued from various locations within the West Kalimantan province of Indonesia between August 6th and October 19th. The rescu
Kathmandu Post1dDisasters & AccidentsNepal is aggressively pursuing a plan to generate 30,000 MW of electricity by 2035, relying heavily on its hydropower resources. However, recent floods and landslides are highlighting significant vulnerabilities within these projects and raising concerns about their long-term safety and sustainabili
Der Spiegel1dDisasters & AccidentsA new exhibition has opened at the Deutsches Historisches Museum in Berlin addressing the complex question of whether suffering can be compared across different historical contexts. The exhibition specifically focuses on the Holocaust and colonial crimes, prompting visitors to consider the similarit
Focus1dDisasters & AccidentsA car accident occurred in Badbergen near Osnabrück, Germany, in the middle of the night. The driver veered off the road for reasons currently under investigation. The vehicle subsequently collided with a tree, resulting in fatal injuries for the driver. Emergency services responded to the scene, bu
Khaosod English1dDisasters & AccidentsA passenger bus travelling from Nakhon Phanom to Bangkok crashed on Mittraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima on October 18, 2026, resulting in the death of the driver. The accident occurred at 00:18 near the Prathai intersection in Thephalai subdistrict, Khong district. Authorities report that 40 passen
NOS1dDisasters & AccidentsA car has struck a group of people during a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, resulting in two fatalities – a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man – and eleven injuries. The incident occurred at a sports complex in Wichita, where a large crowd had gathered to watch the game and witnessed the event. Th
RPP Noticias1dDisasters & AccidentsAn earthquake occurred in Chile today, October 17th, as reported by the National Seismological Center of Chile (CSN). Information is available regarding the latest seismic events, including their magnitude and the precise epicenter of the seismic movement. The CSN is the official source for details
CT241dDisasters & AccidentsAn incident at a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta has resulted in both fatalities and injuries, alongside a large fire, according to Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty. The announcement was made on Saturday, as reported by the Associated Press. Minister McGuinty did not provid
Aftonbladet1dDisasters & AccidentsA “serious incident” occurred at a military base in Alberta, Canada on Saturday. Details remain scarce, but authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities. The nature of the incident is currently under investigation, with no information released regarding the cause or circumstances. Canadian militar
Hürriyet1dDisasters & AccidentsTurkey’s Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, announced that 80 million Turkish Lira (approximately $2.6 million USD) will be provided as immediate financial assistance to shopkeepers in İstanbul affected by recent flooding. The aid aims to address the urgent needs of businesses impacted by the disaster i
Yonhap News1dDisasters & AccidentsA stampede during a Hindu festival in Kolkata, India, has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with 19 people confirmed dead and 25 injured. The incident occurred after sudden rainfall during the festivities. Reports from Kolkata indicate that the crowd surged in panic due to the unexpected weather, l
TVN Noticias1dDisasters & AccidentsThe Ministry of Housing and Land Management of Panama has authorized the commencement of construction for at least 100 homes in eastern communities of Chiriquí and the Ngäbe-Buglé comarca. This initiative focuses on rebuilding homes affected by the recent earthquake in Chiriquí. Materials are now be
NBC News1dDisasters & AccidentsA tragic incident unfolded in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday when a vehicle drove through a soccer game at a city sports complex, resulting in the deaths of a child and an adult. Police reported that multiple other individuals sustained injuries during the collision. The event occurred during an active
Aftenposten1dDisasters & AccidentsFour individuals have been arrested and charged with unlawful deprivation of liberty—referred to as “frihetsberøvelse”—of a person in Bergen, Norway. Police in Vest (Western Norway) confirmed the arrests, initiating an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident. Details re
Der Spiegel1dDisasters & AccidentsA 71-year-old man was fatally injured after being attacked by an alligator in Winter Garden, Florida. The man was on a fishing trip when the alligator pulled him into the water. Authorities are now addressing the public following the tragic incident in Winter Garden. Details surrounding the exact ci
NRK1dDisasters & AccidentsA man in his 30s was airlifted to Ullevål hospital following an electric scooter accident in Sandefjord, Norway. Police initially reported that the man had fallen and sustained injuries. Emergency services, including air and ground ambulances, were dispatched to the scene shortly before 12:50 AM on
TVN Noticias1dDisasters & AccidentsFollowing a powerful earthquake in Panama, the Institute of Geosciences has identified more than 2,300 landslides across the country. The discovery was made through analysis of Copernicus Sentinel-2 L2A satellite imagery. These images were processed by the institute to pinpoint areas impacted by gro
People News1dDisasters & AccidentsTaiwan’s Central Weather Bureau reports that a late-season heatwave continues to affect western Taiwan, with temperatures expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius today, October 18th. The intense heat follows a period of typically cooler autumn weather, referred to locally as “autumn tiger” conditions.
Novinky1dDisasters & AccidentsA serious traffic accident involving two passenger vehicles occurred Saturday evening on the road from Teplá towards Mariánské Lázně. All emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and a rescue helicopter was deployed for one of the drivers. The road was completely closed due to the accident.