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Colombia quake toll tops 250 as rescue search continues

Colombia quake toll tops 250 as rescue search continues

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit western Colombia has risen to at least 250, authorities say, as efforts to rescue people continue.

Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly quake

Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly quake

Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly quake

Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly quake

Rescuers are working to free victims trapped in toppled buildings in Colombia a day after a powerful earthquake killed more than 160 people.

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Major Ukrainian retailers have gone up in smoke as Russia targeted warehouses and logistics hubs, prompting renewed pleas from Kyiv for more missile defences.

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Death toll rises after blast at Pakistan coalmine

Death toll rises after blast at Pakistan coalmine

‌A methane explosion has buried parts of a mining complex and ‌killed at least 34 miners in Pakistan's Balochistan ‌province.

French wildfire evacuees allowed to return home

French wildfire evacuees allowed to return home

Thousands of people can return to their homes in France as moist, cooler conditions raise hopes that firefighters can finally get on top of a massive blaze.

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Time is running out to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that hit southern Japan, as the death toll rises and recovery efforts continue.

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Rescuers are racing against time to find people alive amid the destruction after a powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan, killing at least 13 people.

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Race to find survivors after deadly China landslide

Race to find survivors after deadly China landslide

Race to find survivors after deadly China landslide

Race to find survivors after deadly China landslide

Dozens of people remain missing after a massive landslide buried buildings in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing, killing at least eight people.

Frantic search as huge landslide in China buries homes

Frantic search as huge landslide in China buries homes

Frantic search as huge landslide in China buries homes

Frantic search as huge landslide in China buries homes

Crews are digging through debris to ind people who were trapped by a massive landslide in southwest China that forced over 1100 people to flee their homes.

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

A young refugee rebuffed by Australia now hopes he can outlast the Trump administration's bid to be rid of him while on a temporary study visa.

Twelve killed in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

Twelve killed in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

Twelve killed in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

Twelve killed in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

A dozen people have died while trying to flee a major fire in southern Spain, as crews battle the out-of-control blaze and search for 23 people missing.

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's earthquake response was panned as slow and disorganised, but leader Delcy Rodriguez insists authorities acted quickly and are doing all they can.

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes

As the death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes rises to more than 1700, anger is mounting over a lack of government aid and a co-ordinated response.

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.

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Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

A pair of powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings and killing at least 164 people, although the toll is feared to be over 10,000.

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

It's a peaceful feeling to have 60,000 little lives in your hands, according to a firie who has turned to beekeeping to find calm and launch a new venture.

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

The United States Coast Guard says it's doing its bit to build Pacific cooperation to counter illicit drug running and other criminal activities across Oceania.

Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake

Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.

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Four rescued from flooded Laos cave, two still missing

Four more trapped men have been brought out of a flooded cave in Laos by rescuers.

Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot

A coastal community has been left shocked after a spearfisherman was killed by a shark attack, despite witnesses rushing to his aid.

'No apology': quarantine for Aussies on virus-hit ship

To prevent the spread of a deadly virus, four citizens and a permanent resident returning from a plagued cruise will be placed in an official isolation centre.

Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Two volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a boat in distress, died while doing what they were passionate about, their loved ones say.

'Courage on steroids': volunteers die in rescue mission

Two rescuers who died while trying to save a stricken yachtsman in wild seas have been honoured by their local community for their courage and heroism.

Last Indonesian train victims recovered as toll hits 15

Rescuers have finished their evacuation of a damaged commuter train car and confirm the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people.

'Just instinct': farmer loses arm, neighbour steps up

A quick-thinking neighbour has been credited with helping save the life of an elderly Queensland farmer who lost his arm in a horror harvester accident.

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