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A 37-year-old man has been formally charged with first-degree arson following three catastrophic wildfires across Washington state that have consumed more than 10,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of homes near Spokane.
A Japanese variety store operator has acknowledged instructing two employees to re-enter an Aeon shopping mall in Kumamoto after a major earthquake to retrieve daily cash proceeds, hours before an explosion killed them and five others.
Malaysia's Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, torrential rain and gusty winds across eight states and Labuan, with alerts in place until 6 pm today affecting multiple districts.
Greek emergency services are fighting a major wildfire west of Athens involving hundreds of firefighters and international support. Flames threaten the city of Megara as authorities work to contain the blaze.
Greece has declared a state of emergency in Crete as a catastrophic wildfire forces the evacuation of approximately 8,000 residents and tourists. The blaze, driven by extreme winds, has become the country's most critical active fire.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has devastated Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, claiming 34 lives and triggering over 250 aftershocks. Rescue teams race against scorching heat, water shortages, and structural damage as over 10,000 residents shelter in evacuation centres.
A major earthquake in Japan has claimed 13 lives, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed on Tuesday. The disaster underscores the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
The Malaysian Embassy in Japan has issued an advisory urging citizens to stay vigilant following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture. Authorities warn of further tremors and extreme heat.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture shook southwestern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, triggering tsunami warnings and leaving approximately 48,000 households without electricity.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook southwestern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, leaving several injured and triggering power outages affecting 48,000 households. The strongest tremor since January marks a dangerous reminder of seismic vulnerability.
Spain is fighting its largest recorded wildfire, which has scorched 77,000 hectares across three regions and forced the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people from 46 municipalities as authorities warn of possible further displacement.
Spain has evacuated approximately 60,000 people from areas near Madrid after severe wildfires forced the government to declare a national emergency. Authorities report improved weather conditions Saturday morning, though the situation remains critical.
India's Assam state faces catastrophic flooding affecting 1.1 million people across 25 districts, with 62 confirmed dead and eight missing. Authorities have established relief camps and distribution centres.
Devastating wildfires in France's Var region have torched 1,700 hectares of land, forcing evacuation of hundreds and disrupting electricity to 2,300 households amid a record-breaking heat wave.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has cautioned residents in Kedah, Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Sabah and Labuan to prepare for potentially dangerous weather conditions including severe thunderstorms and high winds.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for seven states, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected until 9 pm on July 20.
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has declared a natural disaster emergency on Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province following severe infrastructure damage from prolonged heavy rainfall throughout June. Authorities have mobilized repair efforts across multiple sections of the critical transport corridor.
A catastrophic wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has claimed 13 lives and torched 7,000 hectares. Authorities report the blaze is now stabilised, allowing evacuees to return home as investigations focus on electrical infrastructure failure.
Taiwan has issued a sea warning as Typhoon Bavi intensifies and moves toward the island. The ninth typhoon of 2020 is expected to bring strong conditions and has already disrupted regional transport links.
Widespread drought and dangerous wildfire conditions have forced communities across the western United States to cancel or restrict Fourth of July fireworks displays during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Typhoon Maysak, the year's 10th tropical storm, struck Hainan Province on Friday evening, forcing widespread suspensions of rail, air and ferry services while triggering school closures in affected areas.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake in southwest China's Sichuan Province left 13 people with minor injuries and no deaths. The quake struck Gaoxian County in Yibin City at 12:12 am Monday, prompting a Level-III emergency response.
At least four people have died in Kentucky after intense rainfall flooded parts of the Southern US state, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency on Saturday.
Japan faces a dangerous weekend as two typhoons approach the archipelago simultaneously. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of Typhoon Higos making landfall while Typhoon Mekkhala threatens the Kanto region, with over 2 million people evacuated.
Canada has committed US$5 million in humanitarian assistance to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, where massive casualties and infrastructure damage have left hundreds of thousands at risk.