Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

A barrage of Russian drones and missiles have caused damage at more than two dozen locations across Kyiv.

Israel says it is examining the incident, but is "unaware" of casualties from Israeli gunfire.

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?

A 35-year-old Chinese woman living in Kawasaki has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on July 28th on the JR Tokaido Line, where a female passenger was slashed and the suspect fled the scene. (News On Japan)

Mark Carney says the move depends on Palestinian democratic reforms and elections without Hamas.

The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.

The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.

Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.

The Gaza health ministry says the figures for the last 24 hours take the overall toll of malnutrition deaths to 154 since 2023.

Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.

A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.

A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.

They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.