Hundreds dead, over 1000 missing after Himalayan flood
The search is on for hundreds of missing people on the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic flood devastated the region and killed more than 300 people.
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Hundreds missing after deadly flood on Nepal border
At least nine people are dead and hundreds of foreign travellers are among the missing after a catastrophic flood devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region.
At least 14 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire
Grief-stricken families are demanding answers after a fire swept through a nursery at a hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies.
Fears for seals grow after second flu detection
There are fears for the viability of Australia's seal populations after another detection of bird flu, while critically endangered birds will be vaccinated.
‘Deeply concerning’: mass deaths spark bird flu alarm
Authorities are seeking approval to vaccinate captive animals against bird flu after more than 1000 crested terns and 30 penguins died across two states.
Thousands evacuated after Indonesia quake kills 53
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have recovered six more bodies following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake, bringing the death toll to 53.
Dozens dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia
At least 38 people are dead after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, and rescue teams are yet to reach the region closest to the epicentre.
Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan
Heavy rain has drenched an area near Japan's capital, at least killing eight people, disrupting flights and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Colombia quake survivors search enters critical window
Authorities in Colombia say there is less than a day left of a 72-hour window during which there are far greater chances of finding earthquake survivors.
Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly quake
Rescuers are working to free victims trapped in toppled buildings in Colombia a day after a powerful earthquake killed more than 160 people.
Colombia’s deadly earthquake claims at least 111 people
At least 111 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.
Death toll reaches 77 as earthquake rattles Colombia
At least 77 people have been killed and dozens of buildings have collapsed in cities across western Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck.
Magnitude-7.4 earthquake rocks Colombia, causes damage
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has shaken large parts of Colombia, according to the Colombian Geological Service.
Horror highway inferno probe after rescuers forced back
Police are investigating a horror two-vehicle crash that killed five people on a major outback highway after onlookers tried to rescue the victims.
Fifth victim of horror head-on highway crash confirmed
Two cars have collided in a fiery head-on outback highway crash that has left five people dead, sparking an investigation into the cause of the tragedy.
Fires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes
Residents have found their properties reduced to ash from Greece's fierce blazes, while crews who doused the fires stay on alert for flare-ups.
Two dead, Australian owned choppers crash in fire fight
Two people are dead after Australian-owned helicopters fighting a fire in Greece collided mid-air in a tragedy that has taken the disaster's death toll to five.
‘We are not out of danger,’ mass fire evacuations in US
More than 60,000 people have been evacuated in Washington state as fires destroy hundreds of homes, businesses and other structures.
Fires spread in Greece, worsening in France, Spain
Europe continues to be ravaged by wildfires, with people evacuating to escape the flames in Greece as conditions also deteriorate in France and Spain.
Greek fires rage as battle continues in France, Spain
Hundreds of people have fled their homes as strong winds fan blazes in Greece, while France and Spain fight hot spots as Europe's fire-ravaged summer drags on.
Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat
Thousands of people face shortages and hot days living in cars and crowded shelters as southern Japan reels from a powerful earthquake that killed 34 people.
French crews battle last hot spots of monster wildfire
Cooler weather has allowed authorities to be cautiously optimistic about fighting a mega-fire that's raged in southern France for more than a week.
Death toll rises after blast at Pakistan coalmine
A methane explosion has buried parts of a mining complex and killed at least 34 miners in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25
Time is running out to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that hit southern Japan, as the death toll rises and recovery efforts continue.
French wildfire evacuees allowed to return home
Thousands of people can return to their homes in France as moist, cooler conditions raise hopes that firefighters can finally get on top of a massive blaze.
Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises
Rescuers are racing against time to find people alive amid the destruction after a powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan, killing at least 13 people.
France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms
Crews fighting massive blazes in France and Spain are making the most of the favourable weather before another round of scorching heat rolls across Europe.
‘Very successful’: emergency alert exceeds expectations
A landmark test of Australia's new mobile emergency warning system which involved a siren blaring from phones is being hailed by authorities as a success.
Farm hand’s first plane ride after run-in with a roo
A young ringer is recovering after a kangaroo crashed into his leg on an outback station, a freak accident he and emergency workers will never forget.
Suburbs around French city evacuated as wildfires rage
Authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux as wildfires in areas around the French city showed no signs of abating.
Fires spark emergency in Spain, evacuations in France
Tens of thousands of people have fled a wildfire in southern France while Spain has declared its first national fire emergency as extreme heat scorches Europe.