Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.
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Israel Strike Destroys Catholic Church in Gaza
According to church officials, at least three people were killed and six others were injured when an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Catholic Church compound in Gaza City on Thursday. The Israeli military is examining the incident.
Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City
In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.
Israeli Strike on a Gaza Church Kills Three
As cease-fire talks stalled, a deadly strike on a Catholic church in Gaza City prompted Pope Leo XIV to call for an immediate end to the fighting.
Shopping Mall Fire Kills at Least 61 in Iraq
Local officials said that the scale of the tragedy was worsened by shoddy construction and a lack of preparedness.
Norwegian Olympic Skier, Audun Groenvold, Dies After Lightning Strike
Audun Groenvold, 49, won a bronze medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
The Air India Plane Crash Took His ‘Everything’
His son and daughter-in-law brought love to his home and represented the family’s hope for a better life.
For Families of Air India Crash Victims, Report Brings No Closure
A preliminary assessment in last month’s disaster focusing on fuel being cut to both engines only deepened the mystery for people grieving loved ones.
Timeline Details Final Seconds of Crashed Air India Flight
Investigators released a preliminary account of the crash, describing how the plane struggled after its fuel supply was cut.
Flash Floods Are the ‘Hardest Kind’ of Disaster to Prevent, Experts Say
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.