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Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze

A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.

Hurricane Beryl: Earliest Category 5 Storm Hits Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with Jamaica and eastern Cuba facing imminent danger as it continues its devastating path.

Hurricane Melissa: Category 4 storm hits Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 4 storm, has made devastating landfall in Jamaica, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rains, and dangerous storm surges across the island nation.

Trump's Food Stamp Cuts Threaten Millions

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning dramatic cuts to SNAP food assistance programme, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable Americans while Democrats vow to fight the proposals.

Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts

Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.

Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Hits Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 storm, has made landfall in Jamaica with winds exceeding 160mph, triggering mass evacuations and threatening catastrophic damage across the Caribbean.

Deadly Mine Explosion in Cobar Leaves One Dead

A catastrophic explosion at a gold mine near Cobar has left one worker dead and several critically injured, sparking emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.

FEMA slammed over Hawaii wildfire response failures

Exclusive: Federal Emergency Management Agency faces scathing criticism from disaster specialists over insufficient planning and resource allocation ahead of catastrophic Maui wildfires, raising urgent questions about national readiness.

Typhoon Halong Forces Mass Alaska Airlift

As Typhoon Halong unleashes historic devastation across Alaska, emergency crews execute daring airlift operations to rescue residents from flooded communities and catastrophic damage.

CDC reverses course, saves hundreds of jobs after outcry

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partially reversed its controversial decision to eliminate hundreds of positions, reinstating approximately 250 roles after facing significant criticism from health experts and lawmakers.

Mexico Floods: 23 Dead as Storms Head North

Catastrophic flooding in Mexico has resulted in at least 23 fatalities as severe weather systems begin moving toward the United States, prompting widespread evacuations and emergency responses.

Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up

Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.

Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan

The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.

Indonesia School Collapse: Death Toll Hits 14

Tragedy deepens in Indonesia as emergency crews recover more victims from collapsed school building, with search operations continuing for missing persons amid growing community anguish.

Deadly Tornado Claims Lives Across Multiple US States

A devastating tornado outbreak has torn through communities from North Carolina to Ohio, leaving multiple fatalities, widespread destruction, and communities in shock as emergency services battle the aftermath.

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