An explosion struck a mining site in Burkina Faso, known for its rapidly growing gold mining industry A powerful explosion near a gold mining site in Burkina Faso has killed at least 59 people, according to media reports citing witnesses and “regional authorities.” Over 100 people were reportedly injured in the blast. The explosion occurred […]
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Poisoned cocaine kills at least 20
A further 74 were seriously injured after taking the adulterated substance in Buenos Aires More than 20 people are understood to have died and a further 74 hospitalized on Wednesday evening after taking what is believed to have been tainted cocaine in Buenos Aires province, Argentina. In an update early on Thursday morning, the province’s […]
At least one student dead in shooting outside US school
Suspects fled the scene after killing one person and critically injuring another in Richfield, Minnesota Two students were shot in Richfield, Minnesota on Tuesday, with one dying from their injuries and another in critical condition, according to police. Suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The two students were found shot on the sidewalk […]
At least 8 dead, 40 injured in football stadium stampede (VIDEO)
Football fans in Cameroon were crushed as they tried to get into a stadium to see the match The deadly stampede broke out outside Olembe Stadium before an Africa Cup of Nations football game between Cameroon and the Comoros Islands on Monday. The stampede was reportedly sparked by people frantically trying to get into the […]
Least popular world leader revealed
A survey shows the British PM’s support is waning A poll by Morning Consult, a US-based data intelligence firm, has revealed that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently the least popular world leader. The results of the survey, which were published on Thursday, ranked Johnson last in a list of 13. His net approval […]
Politicians, judges, and TV reporters seen as least ethical – poll
Teachers, nurses, and military officers are among the most trusted A new poll has found Americans have an unfavorable opinion of the ethics and honesty of people who mainly work in the media and politics. Gallup’s Wednesday survey noted that five of the 22 professions examined find themselves at “new lows in public esteem,” showing […]
Gigantic canyon rock slide hits tourist boats, killing at least 5 people (VIDEOS)
Shocking footage showed screaming tourists crushed beneath the massive pillar of rock At least 20 people went missing after a collapsing cliffside in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais crushed three tourist boats on the river below, killing five people and injuring others. The navy is investigating the tragedy. The rockslide occurred at around midday […]
At least 20 trapped as explosion rocks govt office
Emergency services are trying to rescue some 20 people after a blast shook an office block in Chongqing, China A building, understood to house a government canteen, has collapsed in the Chinese city of Chongqing following an explosion. According to state news, at least 20 people are trapped in the rubble. A blast ripped through […]
At least 12 killed in stampede at Hindu shrine
Pilgrims flocking to a popular Hindu shrine in Indian Kashmir lost their lives on the first day of the new year At least 12 people were killed and scores were injured, including seriously, after a row broke out outside a Hindu shrine in a small town in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, sparking a deadly […]
At least a quarter of Britons now eligible for Pfizer Covid pill
The UK regulator has backed Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill for people who could get severely ill from the virus The UK’s medical regulator has given the green light to Pfizer’s coronavirus pill, Paxlovid. The drug will be made available to anyone deemed at risk of developing severe Covid symptoms, including those over the age of 60. […]
Fuel tanker inferno leaves at least 40 dead (VIDEO)
More than 40 people have been killed and many houses destroyed after a truck carrying fuel overturned in Cap Haitien, Haiti. There was an attempt to siphon fuel from the stricken tanker, at which point it exploded. On Tuesday, authorities in Haiti said that at least 40 bodies had been found and many more people […]
At least 13 killed, scores injured in violent volcano eruption
Over a dozen people were killed and nearly 100 residents were injured after a volcano erupted on the Indonesian island of Java. The eruption, which occurred during a rainstorm, saw mud flows cutting off roads and destroying homes. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) has confirmed the death of 13 people as result of the eruption […]
Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 58
At least 58 inmates have been killed in a massive riot that turned into a massacre at a large prison in Ecuador, according to police. The deadly violence was reportedly sparked by a gang rivalry. The riot broke out on Friday night at the Litoral Penitentiary – a large prison near the town of Guayaquil. […]
At least 10 people injured after attack in fire-hit Tokyo metro train, man with knife detained – reports
At least ten people were reportedly injured after a fire started on a Tokyo train on Sunday. Following the incident, a man with a knife was arrested. 京王線火災で逃げる人々 pic.twitter.com/ZfN1pD0C2V — しずくβ (@siz33) October 31, 2021 The suspect doused parts of the train car with an unspecified liquid and set it on fire at around 8pm […]
At least 3 killed, 30+ injured after massive gas explosion erupts in northern China (VIDEOS)
A powerful gas explosion tore through a street in the Chinese city of Shenyang, reducing nearby buildings to rubble and injuring dozens. At least 3 people were killed in the blast. The massive blast erupted around 8:30am local time on Thursday, state media reported, noting that it’s not clear what triggered the explosion so far. […]