Natural disaster
Lightning strikes kill at least 14 people in Bangladesh during seasonal storms
The deaths were reported from several districts after sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning.
At least 10 injured after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma, local media reports
Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities
Portugal floods take out major highway, force evacuation of 3,000 residents
Israelis escape Hawaii inferno: 'Everything turned to ashes and dust'
"The tourist paradise turned into a hell on earth," recounted Eden Brook-Adams.
Death toll from Maui fires hits at least 93, damages at billions of dollars
The fire was Hawaii's worst natural disaster in history, surpassing a 1961 tsunami that killed 61 people a year after Hawaii became a US state.
Hawaii wildfires to cause second-largest total insured loss in state's history
An inferno, which started earlier this week, ravaged the historic resort town of Lahaina that was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
TikTok 'time traveler' predicts: Natural disaster will destroy part of Texas
According to Alaric, in September 2023, Houston, Texas - one of the largest cities in the USA - will face a category 6 mega-hurricane that will result in its destruction.
Scientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel
Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis.
New York City is sinking into the sea due to its real estate - study
The heavy skyscrapers throughout New York City are contributing to the city's slow sinking into the water.
Israel must increase efforts to prepare for disaster - editorial
The Jewish state has sent more than 15 aid missions abroad after natural disasters over the years, despite being under-prepared at home.
Twin earthquakes in Turkey were most powerful in recorded history - study
Magnitude is a fundamental parameter for measuring the power of earthquakes and is of great interest to scientific research and the general public.
Russian volcano erupts, spewing out a vast cloud of ash
The Shiveluch volcano erupted just after midnight reaching a crescendo about six hours later, spewing out an ash cloud over an area of 108,000 square kilometers.
Four killed, 9 injured in avalanche in the French Alps
Rescue services are continuing the search for more victims and are in the process of identifying those involved.
