South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
IMO confirms blast heard in Sabah caused by fireball entering earth's airspace
The loud explosion heard by many in Sabah on Sunday was due to a phenomenon of a fireball entering the earth's airspace.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Small asteroid becomes closest ever seen passing Earth: NASA
If it had been on a collision course with Earth, the asteroid, 2020 QG would disintegrate in the atmosphere, creating a fireball in the sky.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Ghana fuel site blast kills at least seven, injures dozens
The blast on Saturday evening was heard across much of the city, sending a giant fireball into the sky above the eastern part of Accra and causing frightened residents to flee their homes.
Sun Oct 08 2017
One dead, 5 critically hurt after thrown from ride at Ohio fair
The accident at the fair, which opened on Wednesday in Columbus, occurred when a section of open-air seating snapped off a "Fireball" ride.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Boy suffers from burns while playing with friends
Muhammad Ikwan Fahmi Mohd Shahrizal,13, suffered the burns at a playground in Taman Nuri, Jalan Datuk Kumbar, here on Thursday (Jan 19).
Mon Jan 23 2017
Second death after Taiwan water park disaster
A second young victim died Thursday after being engulfed by a fireball that injured nearly 500 people at a Taiwan "colour party".
Thu Jul 02 2015
At least 113 feared dead in Indonesia military plane crash: officials
116 people are feared dead after an Indonesian air force transport plane crashed Tuesday into a major city shortly after take-off and exploded in a fireball, officials said.
Tue Jun 30 2015
Orbital rocket explodes after launch
An unmanned rocket owned by Orbital Sciences Corporation exploded Tuesday in a giant fireball and plummeted back to Earth.
Wed Oct 29 2014
Orbital rocket explodes after launch
An unmanned rocket exploded Tuesday in a giant fireball and plummeted back to Earth just seconds after launch.
Tue Oct 28 2014
Many feared dead in US fertilizer plant blast
A fertilizer factory in Texas exploded in a massive fireball Wednesday, killing as many as 60 to 70 people, local media reported.
Thu Apr 18 2013
Divers scour Russian lake after meteor strike injures 1,200
Divers scoured the bottom of a Russian lake on Saturday for fragments of a meteorite that plunged to Earth in a blinding fireball whose shockwaves injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024