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.
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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.
Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan
"Quite a few" people are presumed dead at a shopping centre in southern Japan after a major earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and halted travel.
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.
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.
Stand-off after police officer shot at property
Police are engaging with a man after an officer was shot while responding to an incident at a property.
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.
‘Unimaginable’: worker dies in mine truck collision
A worker is dead and another has been badly hurt after a truck collided with a vehicle at a remote mine in what has been described as an "unimaginable" tragedy.
‘Didn’t deserve that’: wife mourned after fatal fire
A husband has tearfully recalled the moment he realised his wife remained in a house fire that ultimately took her life.
Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire
Two women have fled an apartment fire that forced neighbours to evacuate before one of the escapees later succumbed to serious burns at hospital.
Race to find survivors after deadly China landslide
Dozens of people remain missing after a massive landslide buried buildings in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing, killing at least eight people.
Warnings ignored over $30k part that crippled Telstra
Despite multiple warnings a bug in a piece of equipment risked causing a major outage, Telstra failed to update or replace the $30,000 bit of tech.
Twelve killed in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires
A dozen people have died while trying to flee a major fire in southern Spain, as crews battle the out-of-control blaze and search for 23 people missing.
Venezuela’s leader angrily defends earthquake response
Venezuela's earthquake response was panned as slow and disorganised, but leader Delcy Rodriguez insists authorities acted quickly and are doing all they can.
Family tribute for grandfather after fatal house fire
An 84 -year-old grandfather has succumbed to his injuries after being badly burned trying to rescue a resident, becoming a house fire's second victim.
Balcony escape, neighbour rescue from deadly house fire
Two men have been critically injured trying to rescue a resident from a burning bedroom while two others jumped for their lives from a balcony.
Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade
The death toll in Venezuela is heading towards 2000 after two earthquakes but officials are preparing for a much worse scenario - by ordering 10,000 body bags.
Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies
The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.
In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads
A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.
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Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble
The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.
Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela
A pair of powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings and killing at least 164 people, although the toll is feared to be over 10,000.
Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave
Power cuts have left swathes of France to battle a heatwave without air-conditioning as record temperatures strain power grids across western Europe.
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heat
Europe has woken to another sweltering day along with news that dozens of people have drowned while trying to cool off from a heatwave gripping the continent.
Broken landing gear bolt sparked horror hangar crash
An instructor and a pilot killed in a light plane crash faced a "very peculiar emergency" before their plane hit a hangar and injured nine other people.
‘Incredibly tragic’: shark attack spooks swimmers
A shark attack that left a woman critically injured has prompted calls for culling as a government considers the sweeping measure to protect the community.
Tragic end in search for girl after dad’s river death
A major search for a young girl missing after her father was found dead in a river has ended in a double tragedy.
Shark seen after woman left critical in ‘awful’ attack
A three to four metre shark believed to have bitten a woman in her 30s, leaving her semi-conscious, has been tracked swimming off a main city beach.
Ebola deaths rise to 100 as conflict slows response
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak that began in eastern Congo has hit 100, as protests and armed conflict continue to hinder efforts to stop the outbreak.
Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings
Three spearfishers have died in shark attacks in just 21 days as an expert warns of the risks involved in the activity.
‘This is a tragedy’: diver dies in shark attack
A 35-year-old man has been attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing with his family.
Deadly protest in Kenya against Ebola quarantine centre
Kenya's president has defended a planned US Ebola quarantine centre that's been delayed by a court and faced angry protests that left two people dead.