Italian tourist dies as fire heavily damages Dominican Republic resort in Bayahibe
A major fire has heavily damaged the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe, on the south-eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Authorities said the blaze forced the evacuation of about 1,690 guests from the property. One Italian tourist died after the fire, according to local authorities and the Italian embassy.The fire broke out on Friday and spread quickly through parts of the resort, which is a popular destination for international visitors. Initial accounts said the woman suffered a respiratory crisis after rushing from the resort to the beach as smoke engulfed the area. She later lost consciousness, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
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Israeli strikes kill family members and others in Gaza
At least five people have been killed in overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza, according to medical sources cited in the supplied report. The attacks hit a residential building on al-Thalatini Street in Gaza City, in the besieged enclave. Among the dead were a father and his two daughters, while the mother was wounded and later died.The report says the strikes came early on Saturday and that several other people were injured. It also says the area received no prior warning before the attack, according to a correspondent reporting from Gaza. In a separate incident on Friday evening, five people were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
Passengers evacuated after two trains collide in Bedford area
Emergency services are at the scene after two trains collided in the Bedford area on Friday evening. British Transport Police confirmed the incident, and East Midlands Railway said two of its trains were involved. Footage from the scene showed the damaged trains and passengers who appeared to have been evacuated.Passenger Pete Knapp described the impact as feeling like he had been in a bomb explosion. That account has not been independently verified, but it suggests the collision was sudden and forceful. No casualty figures were given in the supplied material, and it was not immediately clear how many people were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
Two earthquakes hit western New South Wales within 150 minutes, including tremor at Cadia mine
Two small earthquakes have struck western New South Wales within about 150 minutes of each other, with one recorded inside the Newmont Cadia Gold Mine site south of Orange. The stronger of the two measured magnitude 3.4 and was detected about 1 kilometre underground at around 5:45am on Friday. A second quake, measuring magnitude 3.2, was recorded north-west of Wilcannia earlier in the morning.Geoscience Australia said about 100 people reported feeling the Cadia tremor, including residents in Orange, Millthorpe, Blayney and Oberon. Blayney Shire Mayor Bruce Reynolds, who lives about 12 kilometres from the epicentre, said the shaking lasted about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 01:05 LONDON
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Lebanese residents rush back to southern homes after US-Iran deal announcement
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict in the south are moving back towards their homes after news of a US-Iran deal, despite warnings from Lebanese authorities to wait until conditions improve. The return flow is being reported in areas including Ain Baal in the Tyre district, where residents had previously fled bombardment and sought shelter elsewhere. The movement comes as Israeli forces are still said to occupy nearly 20% of Lebanon, leaving the security picture uncertain.The supplied report says the return began after the ceasefire announcement, with cars and motorcycles heading south carrying families who had spent months in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
Wildfires burn through Riverside County in southern California as evacuations ordered
Wildfires have burned through more than 2,000 acres in Riverside County in southern California, prompting evacuation orders in parts of the area. Shelters have been set up for displaced residents as crews work to contain the blaze. Aerial footage showed a helicopter dropping water on the fire as it spread through the night.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said more than 40 fire engines and over 250 personnel had been deployed to tackle the fire. The incident was reported on Monday, with the flames still active as vehicles were seen travelling on roads close to the affected area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Palu in central Sulawesi, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck part of Sulawesi in central Indonesia on Tuesday, causing damage in and around the city of Palu. The tremor sent residents into open areas and prompted hospitals to evacuate patients outside as a precaution. Images from the area showed damaged buildings, including partially collapsed roofs, broken walls and debris in the streets.The quake was centred about 43 kilometres east-southeast of Palu, according to the information provided by the US Geological Survey, and occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometres. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency said it was still gathering information on damage, possible casualties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 08:32 LONDON
