Disaster Response

Australia 21 hours ago

2 reported injured in Western Australia wildfire

At least two people were injured and two homes destroyed by a Thursday morning wildfire on the outskirts of Perth, Australia, according to officials.

Europe 3 days ago

1 dead, 3 hurt in Romanian boarding school's partial collapse

One person has been reported dead and three others injured following the Monday collapse of a boarding school in Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania.

LIFESTYLE December 12

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

Kentucky December 8

Kentucky Gov. Beshear urges future adoption of disaster relief model to avoid delays

Gov. Andy Beshear said he believes that the state-managed disaster relief funds can be examples of effective ways to provide assistance to victims of storms.

United Kingdom December 6

UK apologizes to families of 97 soccer fans killed in 1989 stadium crush

The British government apologized Wednesday to relatives of the 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a 1989 stadium stampede over its handling of the incident's aftermath.

Middle East December 6

Cargo ship breaks down, hits bridge in Suez Canal

A cargo ship broke down Wednesday in Egypt's Suez Canal, crashing into a bridge in an incident that authorities note did not impede maritime traffic.

Africa December 6

Zambian mine disaster survivor found a week later, rescue efforts continue for dozens still missing

Emergency responders in Chingola, Zambia, have rescued a man trapped for over a week following the landslide believed to have killed dozens of illegal miners.

Asia December 4

2 boats carrying Rohingya refugees reportedly adrift on Andaman Sea

The U.N. refugee agency reported Monday that two boats believed to be carrying about 400 Rohingya refugees are adrift in the Andaman Sea.

Africa December 1

Zambia reports over 30 people trapped beneath rubble after open-pit mine collapse

Over 30 people were trapped beneath rubble after an open-pit mine collapsed in Chingola, Zambia, on Friday, according to the country's government.

South Africa November 28

11 dead, scores injured after South African mine elevator plummets 650 feet

Eleven people died and 75 others were injured in a mining accident in South Africa on Monday, when an elevator broke and plunged down hundreds of feet.