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NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash, the fire department said.

The NTSB and FAA will handle the investigation of a helicopter has crashed in Los Angeles that have left at least three people dead, September 16, 2026. (Illustrative)
The ruins of a fire at a school and neighboring settlement in the area controlled by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 10, 2026.

Deadly school fire in Congo's Bukavu kills at least 17, including children

People stand aboard MV June Aster as flames and smoke rise after a fire broke out on the ferry, off the coast of Palawan, Philippines.

Massive Philippine search underway after fatal ferry blaze leaves dozens missing, five dead

Sara Netanyahu, Wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate Court in Jerusalem, asking the court for a restraining order against activist Nava Rozolyo, March 25, 2025.

Bin fire defendant demands apology from Sara Netanyahu, threatens to sue


Ancient charcoal found in northern Israel sheds new light on how early humans lived - study

Within the charcoal, archaeologists found traces of ash, willow, oak, olive, pistachio, grapevine, oleander, and the oldest known evidence of pomegranate wood in the Levant.

A general view of the excavation of Gesher B'not Ya‘acov Acheulian site, April 14, 2026.

40 years later: Israeli fireplace brand expands its operations

Alongside its expansion into international markets, the company is opening a new showroom showcasing its range of fireplaces and architectural solutions.

Fireplace, design by Hillel Architecture.

Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait

The drone attack caused a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, but no injuries were reported.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, illustrative.

Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh more destructive than initially revealed - report

A recent Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than initially reported, potentially putting hundreds at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility

Surveillance footage shared on social media appears to show several hooded or masked men pouring gasoline on the vehicles before fleeing the scenes.

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Czechs investigate fire after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

"Based on what we know so far, it is likely the incident may be related to a terrorist attack," Czech Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar said.

Police officers and a firefighters stand in front of a burned production hall at an industrial area in Pardubice, Czech Republic, March 20, 2026.

Iran issues evacuation notice to residents of Ras al-Khaimah in UAE

Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all confirmed Iranian attacks on Thursday night and Friday morning.

Iranians wave flags, hold posters of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, at a funeral for Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, in Tehran, March 18, 2026; illustrative.

Israel Police arrest three people involved in Palestinian village attack were one person died

"According to reports, as a result of the incident, several people involved were injured, who were evacuated by the Red Crescent, and one of them was later pronounced dead," the police said.

Aftermath of the fire at a synagogue in Ramle on March 14, 2026.

Seventeen hospitalized after fires break out in two bomb shelters in central Israel

The municipality said that at this stage, 16 families had been evacuated from the building to a nearby school, where they would receive initial assistance from municipal teams.

Fire and Rescue services evacuate a bomb shelter in central Israel, where a fire broke out, Marfch 9, 2026.

Amazon's cloud unit reports fire after objects hit UAE data center

Amazon's AWS temporarily shut down its data center in the UAE after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire. The incident comes amid Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.

D printed clouds and figurines are seen in front of the AWS (Amazon Web Service) cloud service logo in this illustration taken February 8, 2022.