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Sep 3, 2026
17:20Ynet
In Nepal, dolls are burned instead of bodies, survivor from the 'Miracle House': 'The water rose, we didn't know if we would survive'
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In Nepal, dolls are burned instead of bodies, survivor from the 'Miracle House': 'The water rose, we didn't know if we would survive'

8 days after the flood disaster, more than 4,200 are still missing on the Tibet border, and families who have lost hope have begun symbolic funeral rites, burning straw dolls instead of the remains of their loved ones. Rescue teams are clearing a path to those trapped in power plants, 9,300 soldiers are opening roads and have begun evacuating survivors using zip lines over the Trishuli River...

Aug 31, 2026
Hours before the flood: The last footage of two tourists missing in Nepal
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Hours before the flood: The last footage of two tourists missing in Nepal

The daughter of one of two British tourists missing following the flood in Nepal discovered online footage of them from the hours leading up to the disaster. The two were on their way to a pilgrimage in Tibet, and their family members continue efforts to locate them: "We have not given up."

Aug 29, 2026
More than 600 dead and about 3,000 missing in Nepal: "Nothing is left here"
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More than 600 dead and about 3,000 missing in Nepal: "Nothing is left here"

Efforts continue to locate thousands missing following a massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. The number of missing is estimated at 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered so far.

Aug 26, 2026
13:32Walla
Nepal: At least 17 dead in floods, fears for the lives of hundreds missing - including Israelis
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Nepal: At least 17 dead in floods, fears for the lives of hundreds missing - including Israelis

Flash floods on the Tibet-Nepal border led to the erasure of entire villages. As of now: only 12 people have been rescued from the disaster zones. The President of China ordered rescue and relief forces to be sent to the border area. Officials in the country estimate: "The scale of the casualties is enormous."

Aug 25, 2026
Dozens injured, hundreds evacuated: powerful tornado hits France
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Dozens injured, hundreds evacuated: powerful tornado hits France

The tornado struck with great force in the Aude department. Two missing people were found under the rubble of a house with minor injuries. 41 people were treated and 15 were evacuated to hospitals. About 600 residents were evacuated from their homes.

08:29Walla
Tornado destroys village in France: 41 injured and about 300 homes damaged
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Tornado destroys village in France: 41 injured and about 300 homes damaged

The tornado hit Pomas in the southwest of the country, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and leaving thousands of homes without electricity. 15 of the injured were taken to hospitals, including a pregnant woman whose house collapsed on her. The storms caused disruptions on roads, trains, and flights, and even led to the suspension of a stage in the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Aug 20, 2026
01:03Walla
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Peru
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6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Peru

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru today, Thursday, reported the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). According to the center, the epicenter was at a depth of approximately 10 km. There are currently no reports of casualties or significant damage.

14:39Now14
Colombia counts over 500 dead and missing in earthquake
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Colombia counts over 500 dead and missing in earthquake

In Colombia, it was reported today, Thursday, that at least 319 people have died as a result of the earthquake that struck the country, while 260 people remain missing. Authorities confirmed 4,469 injuries and 364 successful rescues.

Aug 18, 2026
22:17Now14
After Asia and South America: Earthquake Strikes Spain
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After Asia and South America: Earthquake Strikes Spain

At least three people were lightly injured and several buildings sustained damage on Tuesday when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain. The tremor caused widespread panic among residents, many of whom fled their homes fearing further aftershocks.

Aug 16, 2026
04:10Walla
Lane hits Hawaii: Tens of thousands without power, fears of deadly flooding
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Lane hits Hawaii: Tens of thousands without power, fears of deadly flooding

The storm strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and approached the Big Island with winds of about 120 km/h. Nearly 24,000 people were left without power, roads and airports were closed, and residents were evacuated to shelters. Up to 635 mm of rain may fall. If the hurricane's center makes landfall, it could be a historic hit for the island.

Aug 14, 2026
06:27N12
4 dead in floods, thousands stranded at international airport: unprecedented rains hit Japan
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4 dead in floods, thousands stranded at international airport: unprecedented rains hit Japan

At least four people have died in widespread flooding that struck Chiba Prefecture. More than 360 millimeters of rain fell within 24 hours, causing severe transport disruptions and power outages. About 7,000 passengers were stranded at Narita Airport due to blocked roads and railways.

Aug 13, 2026
Documentation of horror: Hospital children's ward collapses during earthquake
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Documentation of horror: Hospital children's ward collapses during earthquake

Security cameras captured the moment a hospital building collapsed on patients in Cali, Colombia. A woman was rescued alive 36 hours after the quake. The death toll has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing.

07:25Maariv
The race against time in Colombia: 265 dead and nearly 500 missing in the earthquake
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The race against time in Colombia: 265 dead and nearly 500 missing in the earthquake

Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.

Aug 10, 2026
16:18Ynet
Strong Earthquake Strikes Colombia: Reports of Injuries and Damage
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Strong Earthquake Strikes Colombia: Reports of Injuries and Damage

The tremor, with a magnitude close to 7, was also felt in Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama. In the Colombian capital of Bogota, residents fled to the streets, and provincial governors in the west of the country reported injuries and significant damage to buildings in the cities of Quibdo and Pereira.

16:08Walla
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia
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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia

The epicenter of the quake was recorded in the Chocó department in the west of the country, at a depth of about 82 kilometers. Authorities have activated emergency protocols and are scanning the affected areas. As of now, no official estimate regarding casualties or property damage has been reported.

More than a million evacuated, 1,500 flights canceled: Typhoon Dolphin hits China
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More than a million evacuated, 1,500 flights canceled: Typhoon Dolphin hits China

The powerful typhoon reached China's east coast with winds of 151 km/h and heavy rains. In Shanghai alone, more than 30,000 people were evacuated and operations at the Yangshan port were halted. Authorities are warning of floods and landslides.

Aug 9, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin Approaches China: Over 1,300 Flights Canceled and 420,000 Evacuated
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Typhoon Dolphin Approaches China: Over 1,300 Flights Canceled and 420,000 Evacuated

The storm is expected to hit the Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. Authorities are warning of floods and landslides and have evacuated hundreds of thousands of residents from risk areas.

Jul 29, 2026
15:39Now14
Earthquake in Japan: 13 killed, nine others defined as missing
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Earthquake in Japan: 13 killed, nine others defined as missing

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced today, Wednesday, that the earthquake that struck the island of Kyushu has claimed the lives of 13 people. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors trapped under the rubble of a shopping center.

Jul 28, 2026
11:31Walla
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Kyushu region in southern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning. The US Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii or American Samoa.

Jul 26, 2026
More than 715,000 people evacuated, flights canceled: The powerful typhoon has reached China
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More than 715,000 people evacuated, flights canceled: The powerful typhoon has reached China

The typhoon reached the coast in Guangdong province, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. Authorities declared the highest level of alert for flash floods in several provinces.

08:47ICE
Popular destination under threat: Thousands of flights at risk of cancellation due to typhoon
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Popular destination under threat: Thousands of flights at risk of cancellation due to typhoon

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a level 9 typhoon warning as Typhoon Noul approaches the coast. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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