World
‘Exceptional Scale’ Fire Rages South of Paris
Firefighting aircraft battled for a second day to contain a fast-moving wildfire south of Paris, as flames drove residents from their homes…
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World
Bangkok fire kills 27, leaves 22 critically injured
Bangkok woke to a nightmare after a fast-moving blaze tore through a packed pub in the city’s Chatuchak district, killing 27 people…
World
Spain battles wildfire described as “the biggest fire we’ve ever seen”
It tore across the hillsides with terrifying speed, trapping people in homes and cars — and leaving at least 12 dead. Now,…
World
Israel and Iran exchange fire for first time since truce
Two months after a ceasefire appeared to quiet the Middle East war, Israel and Iran traded attacks once more, shattering the pause…
World
Bar owners face new scrutiny over fire at Swiss ski resort
A deadly New Year’s fire that tore through a Swiss ski-resort bar and left 41 people dead is back at the center…
Somalia
Civilians flee Mogadishu as Somali troops, opposition militias exchange fire
Thursday June 4, 2026 Smoke billowed above Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag neighbourhood on Thursday after reports of mortar fire, as the Somali capital…
World
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire as diplomats meet in the United States
As shells and diplomacy collided, Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on the ground while Lebanese and Israeli envoys sat down in Washington,…
East-Africa
Kenya arrests eight girls on suspicion of arson after school fire
Saturday May 30, 2026 Kenya Red Cross workers recover a body after Thursday’s blaze at Utumishi Girls Academy, May 28, 2026. [AFP]…
World
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…
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…
