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Exclusive satellite analysis exposes the true extent of the devastation in Herat province following a series of powerful earthquakes, with entire villages flattened and rescue teams in a race against time.

18/09/2025 08:37

Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees

A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.

The Taliban government has dramatically revised the death toll from a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with thousands feared dead and villages completely destroyed. International aid faces significant logistical and political challenges.

04/09/2025 12:34

Hollywood Hills Inferno: Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire erupts in Los Angeles's Hollywood Hills, triggering urgent evacuations and threatening multi-million dollar celebrity homes as firefighters battle the blaze.

A devastating landslide has obliterated a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, with local officials reporting over 100 casualties and fears the death toll could rise significantly as rescue efforts continue.

02/09/2025 03:27

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, triggering deadly landslides. Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to reach survivors as the death toll is feared to rise.

01/09/2025 23:27

Afghanistan Earthquake: Taliban Appeals for International Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, prompting a rare international aid appeal from the Taliban government as rescue teams battle to find survivors amidst widespread destruction.

Doctor Films Hospital Shaking in Afghanistan Aftershock

A brave doctor in Afghanistan captured the harrowing moment a powerful 6.3 magnitude aftershock violently shook a hospital, just days after a devastating earthquake killed over 2,000 people.

Exclusive footage reveals the devastating aftermath of a major earthquake in Afghanistan, with rescue teams battling against time to find survivors amidst collapsed buildings and remote terrain.

01/09/2025 06:47

A catastrophic 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with the death toll feared to be in the hundreds. Rescue efforts are underway amidst treacherous conditions and ongoing aftershocks in one of the deadliest seismic events to hit the r

01/09/2025 02:27

A powerful shallow earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with state media reporting hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway as the region faces a major humanitarian crisis.

01/09/2025 02:19

A devastating 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic deaths of two young children and the complete destruction of numerous homes. The disaster has left communities in Herat province reeling as rescue efforts conti

31/08/2025 19:18

Controlled Explosions Deployed in Yorkshire Moorland Fire Fight

Fire crews are using explosive charges to combat a significant wildfire on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire, with smoke visible for miles. Authorities advise residents to keep windows closed.

California Declares Emergency as Wildfire Burns 14,000 Acres

A state of emergency has been declared in Southern California's Ventura County as the 'Post Fire' rapidly consumes over 14,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations and threatening critical infrastructure.

Mexican families use Facebook to track missing migrants

Desperate relatives in Mexico turn to social media to locate loved ones after they vanish on perilous journeys to the US, highlighting a growing crisis.

Locals combat southern Europe wildfires

Local communities in southern Europe are stepping up to combat devastating wildfires, showcasing resilience and unity in the face of climate change.

Putin-Trump phone call on Ukraine peace efforts revealed

Exclusive details emerge about a private conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump regarding Ukraine's peace efforts. What was discussed and why it matters now.

Tres Cantos wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations

A catastrophic wildfire has ravaged Tres Cantos, Spain, destroying homes, displacing residents, and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as firefighters battle the flames.

France battles wildfires amid scorching Aude temperatures

Firefighters in southern France are tackling intense wildfires as scorching temperatures fuel the blazes, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.

Wildfires rage in France and Europe amid heatwave

France and parts of southern Europe battle raging wildfires as extreme heatwaves worsen conditions. Thousands evacuated as flames consume forests and threaten homes.

Deadly bridge collapse in China's Xinjiang region

A devastating bridge collapse in China's Xinjiang region has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, sparking urgent rescue efforts and safety concerns.

France wildfire burns area size of Paris overnight

A devastating wildfire in France has consumed an area equivalent to Paris overnight, with emergency services struggling to contain the blaze amid extreme conditions.

Search intensifies for missing Washington father Travis Decker

New leads surface in the disappearance of Travis Decker as search teams scour Washington state following a potential sighting near his abandoned vehicle.

Desperate Search for Missing Mother and Daughter in Fresno

Authorities and volunteers intensify efforts to locate a mother and her young daughter who vanished without a trace in Fresno, California.

First Humanitarian Aid Reaches Gaza

Critical humanitarian aid has begun to enter Gaza, offering a lifeline to civilians amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis. Read the latest developments.

Haridwar temple collapses during heavy rains

A historic Hindu temple in India's Haridwar collapsed following torrential rains, prompting urgent rescue operations. Authorities confirm multiple injuries as locals and officials scramble to clear debris.

US firefighter shortage fuels wildfire crisis

Severe shortages of wildland firefighters in the US are hampering efforts to control increasingly destructive wildfires, raising concerns over public safety and environmental damage.

South Korea landslide death toll rises amid floods

Heavy rainfall in South Korea has led to deadly landslides and severe flooding, with rescue teams scrambling to find survivors as the death toll climbs.

Texas floods: Death toll rises amid catastrophic weather

Severe flooding in Texas has claimed multiple lives, with emergency teams battling extreme conditions to save stranded residents. Authorities warn of further rainfall.