Uncertainty grips Canadian wildfire evacuees as they await news of homes
Wildfire evacuees in British Columbia describe frustration and heartbreak as they wait for damage assessments nearly a week after fleeing.
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Islamabad mourns 10 climbers lost in Broad Peak avalanche
Mourners in Islamabad honor 10 climbers killed in a Broad Peak avalanche, as rescuers recount the difficult recovery mission.
Colombia earthquake death toll climbs to 182, UN says
A 7.4-magnitude quake in Colombia has killed 182 people, injured 2,500 and left 195 missing, the UN reports.
Boat Carrying 95 People Capsizes on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe Police Confirm
Zimbabwe police report a boat carrying 95 people capsized on Lake Kariba. Rescue efforts are underway, with further details expected later.
14 miners dead in South Africa illicit mine collapse
At least 14 artisanal miners died when an open excavation caved in at an illicit mine near Rustenburg, South Africa. Eight were injured.
Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 200 as Rescue Teams Dig Through Rubble
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed over 200 people, with rescue teams racing to find survivors amid widespread destruction.
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Climbs to 6,301, Officials Say
Venezuela's official death toll from June's twin earthquakes has risen to 6,301, with thousands of homes still under evaluation.
Typhoon Dolphin Batters Central China, Beijing Braces for Record Rain
Typhoon Dolphin floods central China's Hubei province, forcing evacuations and closures, while Beijing prepares for heavy rainfall.
Colombia Earthquake Rescue Intensifies as Death Toll Tops 160
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 164 people. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amid collapsed buildings in Pereira, Cali, and nearby areas.
Global AI Push, Boeing-Archer Deal, and Colombia Quake: Top Business Stories
A consortium plans $500B for AI infrastructure; Boeing sells drone units to Archer; Sanders urges AI pause; Colombia quake kills 111.
Colombia's Deadly 7.4 Quake Was 'Unusual', Seismologist Says
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia killed at least 111 people. A seismologist says the deep, intra-plate quake was unusual.
Colombia earthquake kills 111, rescue teams search rubble for missing
A powerful earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 111 people, with over 2,700 missing and 1,600 buildings damaged.
Colombia Earthquake: Rescue Teams Scour Rubble as Death Toll Climbs
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 111 people, with thousands missing and rescue efforts underway.
Typhoon Dolphin's Inland Push Brings Flood Threat to Central China
Typhoon Dolphin moves inland, prompting Hubei closures and construction halts amid extreme rain warnings; Beijing activates flood responses.
Deadly British Columbia Wildfires Force 20,000 to Flee, Military on Standby
Wildfires in British Columbia kill one, displace 20,000, and prompt military standby as Summerland faces destruction.
Colombia Earthquake: Flights Cancelled, Hundreds Stranded at Bogota Airport
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake in western Colombia has killed 132 and disrupted flights nationwide, stranding hundreds at Bogota's El Dorado airport.
Rescue Operations Underway After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck western Colombia, with rescue teams now mobilizing to assist affected areas.
Colombia Earthquake: President Visits Devastated Choco Region
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 and leaving thousands missing. President de la Espriella visited the affected area.
Colombia Earthquake: Rescuers Race Against Time as Death Toll Rises
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 111 people, with over 2,000 reported missing as rescue efforts continue.
Colombia Quake: Bogota to Coordinate Multi-State Rescue Operations
Colombia's president says Bogota will coordinate rescue efforts after a 7.4 earthquake killed at least 111 people in the west.