Geoje Landslide Kills One After Record 800mm Rainfall
A fatal landslide struck an apartment building in Geoje, South Korea, after over 800mm of rain fell over the weekend.
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Flores Quake Survivors Wait for Aid as Indonesia Marks Independence Day
Thousands on Flores island await aid after a deadly quake killed 54, overshadowing Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations.
Indonesia Marks Independence Day Amid Earthquake Recovery
Indonesia marks 81st Independence Day while rescuers continue searching for victims of Saturday's magnitude-7.7 earthquake in Flores.
Indonesia Quake Rescue Intensifies as Nation Marks Independence Day
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia search for survivors after a deadly quake killed 53, as the nation observes Independence Day amid ongoing aftershocks.
Indonesia Celebrates 81st Independence Day as Quake Toll Rises
Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day with a parade in Jakarta, even as the death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake rose to 53.
Hawaii Paramedics Plucked From Flooded Vehicle as Storm Lala Batters Big Island
Two paramedics were rescued from floodwaters on Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala brought heavy rain, damaging winds, and widespread power outages.
Landslide in South Korea kills one as torrential rains lash south
Heavy rains triggered a fatal landslide in Geoje, South Korea, killing one and injuring three, with hundreds evacuated as rivers overflowed.
Hawaii Braces for Flooding as Tropical Storm Lala Drenches Islands
Tropical Storm Lala pounds Hawaii with torrential rain, triggering floods and a search-and-rescue mission after homes are swept away.
Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll climbs to 84 as search continues
Death toll in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba ferry capsizing rises to 84; search for missing continues.
Colombia's President Asks Trump to Suspend Tariffs Amid Earthquake Recovery
Colombia's president requests temporary tariff suspension from Trump to aid earthquake recovery; U.S. has pledged $26.5 million in aid.
Indiana Flooding Claims Six Lives as White River Crests
At least six people have died in Indiana after days of storms and record flooding, with the White River peaking at historic levels.
Colombia quake rescue teams race against time as aid operation grows
Rescuers in western Colombia continue searching collapsed buildings after a deadly 7.4-magnitude quake, as the national aid effort expands.
Ruteng counts cost of Flores quake as power, roads and homes remain damaged
A powerful earthquake in Flores, Indonesia, has damaged homes and key buildings in Ruteng, cutting power and blocking access to the worst-hit areas.
Indonesia Quake Kills 53, Thousands Evacuated as Aftershocks Hinder Rescue
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 53 people, injured over 130, and forced thousands to evacuate as aftershocks and landslides hamper rescue efforts.
Indonesia Quake: Death Toll Climbs to 51 as Rescuers Search for Survivors
A 7.7-magnitude quake struck Indonesia's Flores region, killing at least 51 people and displacing thousands. Rescue teams are searching for survivors.
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Magnitude 7.7 Quake in Eastern Indonesia Kills 51, Damages University
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores, Indonesia, killed 51 people, damaged a Catholic university, and displaced thousands.
Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia's Quindio Province
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit Quindio, causing landslides and blackouts that are hampering recovery.
Rescuers Battle Landslides to Reach Isolated Villages After Deadly Indonesia Quake
Indonesian rescue teams are navigating landslide-blocked roads to deliver aid after a 7.7 quake killed 47 and displaced thousands on Flores.
Flores Earthquake Survivors Sift Through Rubble as Toll Reaches 47
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesia, has killed at least 47 people. Survivors in Manggarai Barat are clearing debris and camping outdoors.