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Hundreds of firefighters battled a major wildfire west of Athens on Sunday, with flames advancing toward the city of Megara. International crews from Romania and France joined efforts as strong winds accelerated the spread.
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since modern weather tracking began in 1904, with the southeastern city of Yangsan reaching 42.5°C. The extreme heat has prompted emergency government response measures.
France is grappling with an unprecedented wildfire crisis, having recorded 119,000 hectares of burned land and over 14,000 fire incidents since the start of the year, with authorities warning that dangerous conditions persist across vulnerable regions.
A fire in a Clementi HDB block claimed one life late Friday, with two firefighters suffering burn injuries during the rescue. About 40 residents were evacuated as a precaution.
Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture reels from a devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake that has claimed 34 lives. Rescue teams battle 250+ aftershocks, extreme heat, and infrastructure collapse while over 10,000 shelter in evacuation centres.
Southwestern Japan was jolted by a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday afternoon, leaving several people injured and causing widespread disruptions to transport, power and infrastructure.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to establish a cohesive air disaster management system enabling all agencies to operate under unified command and share real-time operational information for faster emergency response.
Two firefighters died while fighting a fire near Bordeaux Airport in southwestern France on Tuesday. The blaze broke out on land adjacent to the airport's long-term parking area during extreme fire weather conditions.
The Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan has resumed normal operations following a fire on July 23. The blaze destroyed three shops but spared the main building, with authorities launching a full forensic investigation.
Spain is grappling with its most severe wildfire season this year, with the largest blaze consuming 12,000 hectares across northeastern Zaragoza province and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,100 residents.
Malaysia's aviation authorities conducted a landmark full-scale disaster simulation involving more than 20 agencies testing emergency response procedures for aircraft accidents occurring outside airport perimeters, a scenario rarely drilled before.
Ride-hailing service Maxim Malaysia has deployed an upgraded SOS safety system allowing users to alert emergency contacts with precise GPS location and enabling nearby drivers to provide immediate assistance during emergencies.
A fire at a Bangkok bar in Chatuchak district killed at least 27 people and injured 18 others early Monday. Authorities are investigating the cause and examining the venue's safety standards and emergency procedures.
Severe thunderstorms and gales swept across eastern Hubei Province in central China on Monday evening, killing 11 people and leaving one missing. The extreme weather caused widespread damage across four cities.
An Incheon police officer faces criminal charges after accidentally running over a woman in her 60s with her patrol car while responding to a distress call about the collapsed citizen in the early morning hours of July 3.
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A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers and nurses crashed near Nancy, eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people aboard. French authorities have launched an emergency response coordinated at the departmental level.
Hong Kong's Security Secretary Chris Tang has declared there are 'no limits' to accountability for the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168 people. Authorities are already prosecuting those who refused to testify before the investigation committee.
A fire erupted at Madrid's Torre Moeve skyscraper on Tuesday following an explosion, forcing a precautionary evacuation. Firefighters contained the blaze with no fatalities reported, though three people received minor treatment.
An unusual landspout phenomenon struck the Bercham area of Ipoh yesterday, causing severe damage to more than 240 homes and eight business premises across five locations. Authorities have mobilised repair efforts and aid distribution with no casualties reported.
Two passenger trains have collided north of London, killing one person and injuring dozens more, with 11 victims in very serious condition, according to UK emergency services.
Singapore firefighters rescued two people from a 13th-storey HDB flat engulfed in flames in Jurong West on June 17. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated from an electrical fault, with about 40 residents evacuated as a precaution.