Driver kills 35 people in ramming attack on crowd in China
Police say the driver, with the surname Fan, is captured and hospitalised for wounds believed to be self-inflicted with a knife.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Soccer - Lightning kills player during match in Peru
The tournament was halted when lightning first struck, but a second bolt hit players as they began leaving the field.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Pakistan blast kills seven, including five school children
The target was a police van which was going to pickup a polio (vaccination) team.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel would not halt its assault on Hezbollah to allow negotiations.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
A fuel tanker overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded.
Thu Oct 17 2024
'Terrorist attack' near Karachi airport kills two Chinese nationals, embassy says
BLA claims responsibility for the attack using a vehicle-borne IED, targeting Chinese nationals, including engineers.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Shanghai knife attack kills three on eve of China's National Day
According to police investigation, the assailant had travelled to Shanghai to vent his anger following a personal financial dispute.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away
Hurricane Helene knocks out power for millions, destroying roads and bridges and causing dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Red River floods Vietnam's Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150
Flood waters were causing the Red River to rise rapidly and threaten to inundate downtown districts of the capital Hanoi.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Kenya primary boarding school blaze kills 17 students
The fire had burnt the students beyond recognition, according to media reports.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Georgia high school student, 14, kills 4 and wounds 9 in campus shooting
The suspect, previously interviewed for school shooting threats, was taken into custody after the incident.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
German hotel collapse in Moselle wine valley kills two, traps others
The hotel partially collapsed overnight near the banks of Germany's river Moselle, local police said.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11
The blaze in Manila's Binondo district was doused about three hours after fire responders were alerted.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Nepal plane crash at Kathmandu airport kills 18
The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city to repair another aircraft, officials said.
Wed Jul 24 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
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