Nine killed in Mexico stage collapse at campaign event
The stage collapsed as high winds tore apart the large, concert-style structure, scattering politicians and attendees.
Thu May 23 2024
New Zealand declares El Nino, warns of high winds and temperature changes
El Nino could also impact milk production and reduce animal growth in New Zealand, which is a major dairy and meat exporter.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Sydney issues total fire bans as spring heatwave grips Australia
Several regions have been given high fire danger ratings as authorities warned high winds could whip up bushfires.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy reschedules moon rocket launch for Thursday
The new schedule was announced a week after the previous launch attempt was suspended because of high winds.
Mon Sep 04 2023
California faces more torrential rain, high winds and flooding
The relentless weather over the last 10 days killed 12 people and left many thousands without power.
Tue Jan 10 2023
High winds, torrential rains lash California, killing at least two
The blast of extreme winter weather marked the third and strongest atmospheric river to strike California since early last week.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Florida scrambles to prepare as Hurricane Ian churns toward coast
Residents emptying store shelves as Hurricane Ian spun toward the state carrying high winds, torrential rains and a powerful storm surge.
Tue Sep 27 2022
One killed, dozens injured as high winds cause stage collapse at Spain festival
High winds caused part of the main stage to collapse at the dance music Medusa Festival.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Typhoon Haishen hits Japan with high winds and power outages
Authorities urged early evacuation for more than 100,000 households in Japan's southern island.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Wildfires kill 15, damage 1,500 homes in California wine country
The flames from 17 major blazes have blackened more than 115,000 acres (46,500 hectares) since fires broke out on Sunday amid hot, dry conditions and high winds.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Seven die in cable car crash in Indian Kashmir, 150 rescued
About 150 people were stranded in other cable cars on the mountain in Gulmarg in high winds, but were later rescued.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Tornadoes hit Texas
Tornadoes tear through East Texas, killing at least four people and injuring dozens.
Fri May 05 2017
Tornadoes, storms kill 11 in U.S. South
Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states.
Tue May 02 2017
Thousands take shelter as Cyclone Debbie lashes Australian coastal resorts
Coastal areas in northeast Australia were battered by high winds and heavy rainfall on Tuesday as a powerful cyclone.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Wild weather delays completion of MH370 search
Giant waves and high winds have prevented any search operations for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 for the past month.
Wed Jun 08 2016
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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