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Gunman killed after opening fire near the White House
Gunfire erupted outside the White House when a man opened fire on Secret Service officers, then died after agents returned fire, the…
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West-Africa
Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship comes under fire
By Caolán MageeWednesday April 22, 2026 Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, off the UAE coast [File: Reuters]…
East-Africa
Minibus Fire, Explosion on Zimbabwe Highway Kills 18
At least 18 people were killed when a commuter omnibus erupted in flames and exploded on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway, authorities confirmed. The…
World
Four officials charged over fire at Swiss ski resort
Switzerland’s investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana fire has widened, with four additional current and former officials now facing criminal scrutiny, according to…
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Significant fire breaks out at Australian oil refinery
A late-night fire at Viva Energy Group’s Geelong refinery in southern Australia has triggered an emergency response, with local authorities describing the…
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Israeli Fire Kills 6 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 2 Children, Medics Say
A fresh burst of Israeli fire has killed at least six Palestinians, among them two children, in separate incidents across Gaza, local…
Sports
US rescues service member from mountain hideout under fire in Iran
By SEUNG MIN KIM, MATTHEW LEE and SAMY MAGDYMonday April 6, 2026 A high-risk American rescue operation unfolded deep inside Iranian territory…
World
Four ambulances belonging to London Jewish group burned in fire
Police have launched an investigation into an anti‑Semitic hate crime after four ambulances operated by the Jewish Community Ambulance service were apparently…
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Fire safety measures failed during deadly Hong Kong blaze, inquiry hears
A cascading series of human failures left nearly every life-saving safeguard ineffective when a ferocious blaze ripped through a Hong Kong housing…
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Glasgow Central train station partially reopens after fire
Glasgow Central railway station has partially reopened after a March 8 fire in a neighboring building forced its closure. By Abdiwahab AhmedAxadle…
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Glasgow Central Station to Partially Reopen After Vape Shop Fire
Glasgow Central to Partially Reopen After Nearby Building Fire Glasgow Central railway station will partially reopen following a fire that destroyed much…
