When a ‘fire hurricane’ hit, Maui’s warning sirens never sounded
Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before “fire hurricane” engulfed their town.
Day: August 14, 2023
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run on Kansas highway – KAKE
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run on Kansas highway KAKE
Five dead after house explosion
Five people have been killed in an explosion that’s destroyed three homes in the US city of Pittsburgh.
13-Year-Old Boy Survives After Nearly 100-Feet Grand Canyon Fall
The boy was airlifted to hospital with nine broken vertebrae, a ruptured spleen, collapsed lung, a concussion, a broken hand and a dislocated finger.
Maldives’ Presidential Election Is a Multi-Horse Race
The electoral line-up lays bare political fragmentation in the young and tumultuous democracy.
Russia fires warning shots at general cargo vessel in Black Sea
Ukraine said the incident was a ‘clear violation of international law of the sea’ and ‘an act of piracy’
Greek authorities order 105 soccer fans to be detained pending trial after fatal clash
All 105 soccer fans suspected of being involved in extensive clashes in the Greek capital that ended in the death of a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter have been ordered to be detained pending their tri…
Niger’s Military Junta To Prosecute Ex President For “High Treason”
Niger’s military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
Abandoned walrus pup given ’round-the-clock’ cuddles has died
An abandoned walrus pup that was receiving round-the-clock “cuddling” from welfare workers has died.
Lioness shot dead after escaping from farm in South Korea
A lioness escaped from a farm in South Korea, touching off an emergency search before it was killed by a hunter Monday.