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Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year’s party
A devastating fire occurred at a New Year's party in a Swiss ski resort, resulting in approximately 40 fatalities and numerous injuries. Eyewitnesses reported panic among the attendees as they attempt...
Northern Gaza declared disaster zone amid Israeli fuel and water blockades
Municipalities in northern Gaza have declared their area a disaster zone due to ongoing blockades by Israeli forces that prevent the entry of essential supplies like water and fuel, exacerbating human...
Scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires
Extreme temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius due to a heatwave in Victoria, Australia, have caused numerous bushfires that have burned over 300,000 hectares and destroyed hundreds of homes with o...
Numerous teenagers among the dead in Swiss bar blaze, police say
Police in Switzerland confirmed that teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, which claimed 40 lives. The police have identi...
Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire
Switzerland held a minute of silence to pay tribute to 40 people who were killed in a fire at a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana. Memorial events included gatherings and placing flowers at an i...
7.0-magnitude earthquake rattles Taiwan
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast and was felt in Taipei, causing buildings to shake....
1 dead, 12 injured as 6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco, affecting both Acapulco and Mexico City, leading to one fatality and twelve injuries. The quake was widely felt but caused no major damage....
Noto quake victims mourned on second anniversary
On the second anniversary of an earthquake in Noto, memorial services and commemorations were held for the 698 people who died as a result of the disaster, including indirect fatalities, with two indi...
85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition
Approximately 85% of those injured in the Tai Po fire have been discharged from hospitals, with the remaining individuals in stable condition. Health authorities reported that affected residents recei...