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Rare Titanic life jacket fetches record sum at auction

A rare life jacket recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic has been sold for a staggering amount at a specialized auction, highlighting the enduring fascination with the 1912 maritime disaster.

19 Apr 2026-16:29
Indonesia Mount Merapi emits eight hot clouds as volcanic activity intensifies - VIDEO

The volcanic activity of Mount Merapi in Indonesia has shown a significant escalation with a record of three hot cloud emissions on Sunday morning, April 12, 2026.

12 Apr 2026-15:57
Rio Olympic Park velodrome fire brought under control, no one injured

A fire at the velodrome in Rio ‌de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.

10 Apr 2026-08:34
Over 150 killed as floods ravage Afghanistan in two weeks

09 Apr 2026-15:35
Monster Cyclone MAILA-26 slams Pacific: 231 km/h winds threaten vulnerable nations

Tropical Cyclone MAILA-26 has swept across parts of the Pacific, impacting the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea between April 4 and April 9, with authorities monitoring the situation closely as powerful winds batter vulnerable communities.

09 Apr 2026-09:27
77 killed, 137 injured in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan

Flash floods caused by torrential rains have claimed 77 lives and left 137 others injured across Afghanistan, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a statement on Saturday.

04 Apr 2026-21:09
Mine collapse in DR Congo kills over 200 people

More than 200 people were killed after a mine collapsed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the government said on Wednesday.

05 Mar 2026-09:42
Blaze razes hundreds of homes in Philippine capital

Firefighters on Wednesday placed under control a blaze that tore through a residential area in Manila City, Philippines, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of families and destroying dozens of houses.

25 Feb 2026-22:03
Death toll from Cyclone Gezani rises to 60 in Madagascar

The death toll from Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar has risen to 60, with 804 people injured, according to an update released Monday by the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC).

16 Feb 2026-22:44
Colombia floods leave 22 dead

10 Feb 2026-21:07

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