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Powerful earthquake hit northern Philippines: no fatalities, suspension of certain railway operations

The main island of the Philippines experienced a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday, according to authorities. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage were reported following the quake....

Five-story apartment building collapses in Teruel, Spain, shortly after evacuation

A five-story apartment building, home to 21 families, in the city of Teruel, Spain, collapsed on Tuesday, June 14, and was caught on video. Furthermore, a tenant had warned the authorities about cra...

Fire caused the collapse of a section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials stated on Sunday morning that a section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed following a fire that erupted underneath the highway caused by a tanker truck. No injuries...

Vast environmental impact expected by the Nova Kakhovka breach in Ukraine

The Nova Kakhovka dam, the largest dam in Ukraine in terms of volume and one of the largest in the world, was breached in the early morning hours of June 6. Its construction started in 1950 and last...

Morocco Building Collapse: at least two fatalities

According to local officials, a textile building in Tit Mellil, located in the Casablanca-Settat region, experienced a partial collapse, resulting in the loss of two lives and serious injuries to fiv...

An under-construction bridge in India has experienced its second collapse in a year: no fatalities

The collapse of a section of an under-construction bridge over the Ganges River has prompted an investigation by the government of an Indian state. This incident marks the second collapse of the stru...

Building collapse in Iowa leaves 5 people still unaccounted for

A six-story building partially collapsed in Davenport, Iowa, on Sunday, leaving 5 people still unaccounted for, with 2 still believed to be trapped inside. Fire crews rushed to the scene at around 5...

Largest earthquake in 120 years hit Melbourne

Melbourne experienced a rare and shallow earthquake on Sunday, which was the largest seismic event to occur in the city in over a hundred years. Although the buildings swayed, the earthquake resulted...

Fire destroys seven-story heritage-listed building in Sydney

A seven-story heritage-listed building in Surry Hills, Sydney was destroyed in a fire on Thursday afternoon. The 111-year-old building used to be a hat factory, but has been left unoccupied, waiting...

Storm rips off the wall of a 12th floor apartment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The wall of a 12th floor apartment in Kuala Lumpur was ripped off during a thunderstorm on Friday, May 19. Furthermore, the event took place in the Loke Yew building, which consists of public housin...

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