Hawaii volcano latest: New pictures of Kilauea volcano as lava closes in
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Kilauea Volcano’s Eruptions Could Continue for Months or Years, Report Says
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At a Glance A new report from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory says the eruptions at the Kilauea Volcano could continue for months or years. Lava flows have been reported at the lower East Rift Zone since May 3. Since the … Read More
Hundreds missing after dam collapses in Laos
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The collapse of a dam in Laos has reportedly left hundreds of people missing and an unknown number dead. Some 5 billion cubic meters of water were released onto villages. Hundreds of people are missing and an unspecified number are … Read More
Greece: Many killed in forest fires near Athens
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Major wildfires on either side of Athens are raging out of control, with at least 74 people reported dead. People evacuated to beaches and into the sea, where coast guard boats struggled to rescue them. At least 74 people have … Read More
Afghanistan faces worst drought in decades, as UN warns 1.4 million people need help
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An Afghan girl carries empty containers to collect water, as a younger child looks on, in Sakhi village on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif. CREDIT: AFP Afghanistan’s worst drought this century has left Ghulam and his family with only desperate options. Month by month he … Read More
Sweden wildfires: Worst drought in 74 years
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Sweden struggles to beat back the flames as drought spreads new fear across Northern Europe. Dozens of wildfires are raging across Sweden, which is going through its worst drought in 74 years. The wildfires broke out after months of high temperatures. … Read More
5.7 magnitude quake rattles Mexico; no damage reported
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MEXICO CITY — A 5.7 magnitude earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Workers at some Mexico City office towers temporarily evacuated their buildings, but quickly re-entered after the swaying stopped. … Read More
Stings and deaths soar as scorpions invade urban Brazil to feast on cockroaches
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A four-year-old girl died last week, becoming the latest scorpion victim in Brazil, where 184 people died from stings last year. Specialists in Brazil have warned of the rising danger of deadly scorpions amid a spiralling number of reported deaths … Read More
Heat wave turns deadly in Japan following historic flooding
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A grueling heat wave caused at least eight deaths across Japan since Saturday, and the dangerous conditions are not forecast to subside through the duration of the week. More than 2,000 people were treated at hospitals across southern and central … Read More