Disaster
‘Sudden’ shift in weight caused migrant boat to sink, Greek coast guard says, as hundreds more feared dead
World
June 15, 2023
‘Sudden’ shift in weight caused migrant boat to sink, Greek coast guard says, as hundreds more feared dead
Kalamata, Greece CNN — A boat that sank killing dozens of people was caused by a “sudden” shift in weight,…
‘Horrific bus tragedy’ leaves multiple dead after wedding in Australian wine region, police say
World
June 12, 2023
‘Horrific bus tragedy’ leaves multiple dead after wedding in Australian wine region, police say
CNN — Multiple people are feared dead in Australia after their bus crashed Sunday as they returned from a wedding…
A bridge under construction in India has collapsed – for the second time
World
June 6, 2023
A bridge under construction in India has collapsed – for the second time
CNN — A four-lane concrete bridge being built across the River Ganges in the east Indian state of Bihar has…
At least 42 dead and thousands displaced in Haiti after flooding
World
June 6, 2023
At least 42 dead and thousands displaced in Haiti after flooding
CNN — Thousands of homes in Haiti have been flooded following heavy rains over the weekend, leaving at least 42…
Crushed rail cars. Bodies tangled in metal. Passengers and first responders recount the horror of deadly India train crash
World
June 5, 2023
Crushed rail cars. Bodies tangled in metal. Passengers and first responders recount the horror of deadly India train crash
Bahanaga, India CNN — Authorities investigating one of the deadliest train crashes in India’s history were examining whether a signal…
Cause and ‘people responsible’ for India train crash that killed hundreds have been identified, rail minister says
World
June 4, 2023
Cause and ‘people responsible’ for India train crash that killed hundreds have been identified, rail minister says
New Delhi/London/Hong Kong CNN — Rescue efforts concluded and the overturned train cars were cleared from the tracks in Balasore,…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the scene of train crash that killed more than 280 in India
World
June 4, 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the scene of train crash that killed more than 280 in India
Bhubaneswar, India CNN — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to inaugurate a new high-speed train, the Vande Bharat…
Desperate search for survivors as death toll nears 300 in India train crash
World
June 3, 2023
Desperate search for survivors as death toll nears 300 in India train crash
CNN — Rescuers in India are scrambling to find survivors after a horrific crash involving three trains killed hundreds of…
Popocatepetl volcano emitting less ash, says Mexican president
World
May 24, 2023
Popocatepetl volcano emitting less ash, says Mexican president
CNN — Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano is emitting less ash after weeks of increased activity, according to President Andres Manuel Lopez…
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy’s gastronomic heartlands
World
May 21, 2023
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy’s gastronomic heartlands
Rome, Italy CNN — When the rain started falling in the north Italian region of Emilia Romagna last week –…