Landfill collapse in Conakry kills at least 30 after heavy rains trigger landslide
At least 30 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered a landslide at Guinea's largest landfill in the capital, Conakry. The collapse struck the Dar-es-Salam neighbourhood in the Bessia district and buried several shacks near the site. Rescue teams were still searching the area as officials warned the toll could rise.The incident happened around 3 am local time on Sunday, according to the supplied report. Six other people were seriously injured, and at least 18 bodies had been recovered and taken to the morgue by the time of the latest update. A government statement put the death toll at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
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84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesia quake
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia have pulled an 84-year-old woman alive from the rubble of her home three days after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island. The woman, identified as Paulina Pobi, was found in Nitunglea village after a landslide blocked access to the area and left her buried beneath the collapsed remains of her house. Authorities said she was evacuated safely and taken to the nearest health centre for treatment.The quake measured 7.7 magnitude and hit on Saturday morning, according to the information provided by local authorities. It has killed at least 73 people, injured more than 900 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:32 LONDON
Dozens killed in gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic near Cameroon border
At least 30 people have been killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic, officials said. The accident happened in the village of Zamboye, a few kilometres from Garoua-Boulai in eastern Cameroon, near the border between the two countries. Rescue and recovery work was still under way on Wednesday, with local officials saying more people may remain trapped underground.Souleymane Bi, the deputy mayor of Nana-Mambere prefecture, said rescuers and residents pulled 30 bodies from the collapsed mine over several hours. He said injured miners were receiving treatment, but did not give a final toll. A local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 14:35 LONDON
Heavy rains in South Korea trigger Geoje landslide, killing one
Torrential rain in southern South Korea has triggered a landslide in the city of Geoje, killing one person and injuring four others. Officials said the heavy downpours have affected South Gyeongsang province since Saturday, with Geoje among the worst-hit areas. The incident has also led to evacuations, power cuts and flooding in schools and kindergartens.The interior and safety ministry said more than 800 mm of rain fell in Geoje, where the landslide struck an apartment building. Police and firefighters rescued three residents from the building, but one of them was found in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead at hospital,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Indonesia quake death toll rises to 68 as aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are continuing to search collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with the death toll now at least 68. More than 200 people have been injured, and thousands of residents remain displaced as aid deliveries continue to reach communities cut off by the quake. The hardest-hit areas include Flores, where many people have spent days waiting for help and searching for relatives.An official at Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency confirmed late on Monday that the death toll had risen from 54 to 68, while nearly 1,600 aftershocks have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
India alleges new Chinese encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh border area
A fact-finding team linked to a regional party allied with India's governing camp has alleged that China has denied the Indian army access to key patrol points and encroached on land in Arunachal Pradesh. The claims relate to Upper Subansiri, a remote and mountainous district in the northeastern state, and have triggered political outrage in New Delhi. The report has also renewed attention on the long-running and disputed India-China border issue.According to the supporting report, the team was sent after initial allegations of encroachment and later visited the area. Kaling Jerang, vice president of the People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 12:33 LONDON
Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island as aid shortages deepen
Authorities on Indonesia's Flores island say aid shortages are worsening after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and displaced about 5,000 residents. Survivors in several parts of the island are sleeping outdoors as aftershocks continue, while landslides and blocked roads are slowing the delivery of food, water and medical supplies. The quake struck shortly before 06:00 on Saturday at a shallow depth of 15km, increasing the damage across affected communities.Early assessments from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency say more than 1,000 houses have been damaged, along with dozens of health facilities, schools and government offices. In Manggarai Regency,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
