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In a heartbreaking incident, a passenger train in Sri Lanka derailed after colliding with a group of elephants, resulting in the loss of six of these majestic creatures. Remarkably, no passengers were injured in what has been labeled the island's most devastating wildlife accident to date, according to police reports. The express train was en route near Habarana, approximately 180 kilometers east of Colombo, when it struck the herd at dawn, as they attempted to cross the tracks. In the aftermath of the crash, police…

Tragedy struck at a bustling railway station in New Delhi, where at least 18 lives were lost in a stampede as crowds surged to catch trains for the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious celebration. This catastrophic event, which unfolded during a fervent rush, has drawn attention to the perennial challenges posed by massive gatherings in India. The Kumbh Mela, a monumental pilgrimage that occurs every twelve years in Prayagraj, attracts millions of Hindu devotees. Recent history has sadly been marked by devastating…

**Tragic Blast in Quetta Shocks Balochistan** Quetta, Pakistan, November 9, 2024. REUTERS/Naseer Ahmed. Purchase Licensing Rights In a shocking incident on Saturday, a devastating explosion ripped through a bustling railway station in Quetta, the vibrant hub of southwestern Pakistan, leaving the community reeling. Reports from local authorities indicate that at least 24 individuals lost their lives, while over 40 more are grappling with injuries, some critically. This act of violence has cast a long shadow over the area,…

In the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the death toll from freight train derailment in Lubudi territory, Lualaba, has risen to 60 to 75 over the weekend after more bodies were discovered. as…

At least 60 people died after a freight train derailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an official said on Saturday. The accident occurred late on Friday in Lubudi's territory in Lualaba province. "Preliminary assessment indicates that seven bodies were found by the families, 53 others are still at the scene of the accident," Jean-Serge Lumu, a provincial official, told reporters. Many of the injured, including a child under the age of 2 whose parents died in the accident, were taken to the…

For the second time in Olympic history, a team of refugees will be able to participate in the international competition. They come from 11 different countries and compete in 13 sports, four of which are refugees in Kenya. After participating in the Olympic Games in Rio in athletics, they will run again in Tokyo. At 800 and 1500 meters. Pending departure for Japan, they train together at the heights of…

The long-awaited line, the commissioning of which was delayed by the pandemic, connects the economic capital to Ibadan, a large city in the southwest of the country, and should have enormous economic benefits. The Lagos-Ibadan Railway connects the megalopolis with 20 million inhabitants to Nigeria's third largest city, with more…