Moment 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Japan
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Kumamoto on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, sending buildings swaying as people rushed to safety. Authorities have issued a tsunami alert following the quake.…
Firefighters race to control wildfires near Madrid and Bordeaux as another heatwave hits
‘Massive attack’ strategy needed to tackle fires, spokesman saysBrocardi says there needs to be a “massive attack” strategy to tackle wildfires in France, adding that previously firefighting planes were only…
Landslide at major Solomon Islands gold mine: officials
A landslide has occurred at a major gold mine in the Solomon Islands, the Pacific nation’s disaster office told AFP on Monday. The Chinese-owned Gold Ridge mine is a significant…
Fire in France’s Bordeaux area ‘broadly stable overnight’: local authority
A massive wildfire in France’s Gironde department, home to Bordeaux, remained “broadly stable overnight,” the local authority said Monday. “The situation remained broadly stable overnight, with no major developments. Security…
Around 9600 people die from drowning each year in Bangladesh: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has called for accelerated action to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, warning that around 9,600 people die from drowning in the country each year despite the availability…











