Deaths
Seven workers killed in India tunnel accident
The landslide incident occurs in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, where workers were constructing a tunnel for a state-run hydropower project.
August 14, 2026
Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 240
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, killing 240 people and injuring over 600. Rescuers search collapsed buildings for survivors, while hospitals, airports, and services face disruptions.
August 11, 2026
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 9, wound more than two dozen
Russia and Ukraine have ramped up attacks in recent months, with Moscow increasing its long-range strikes on towns and cities across Ukraine.
August 1, 2026
China factory fire kills at least 28 people: State media
Chinese state television CCTV shares footage, showing firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke is pouring out.
July 9, 2026
Pakistan conveys condolences after Saudi helicopter crash kills 14 people
Pakistani FM conveys condolences to Saudi Arabia after a helicopter crash killed 14 people, while both sides also discussed regional developments and reaffirmed support for peace efforts under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
June 28, 2026
Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France: local authorities
A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, including five instructors, five students and the pilot. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
June 28, 2026
One Indian woman died every 90 minutes in dowry cases in 2024: Report
The data has recorded 5,737 deaths linked to dowry-related violence last year, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number of cases. However, thousands of cases remain pending investigation or trial.
May 23, 2026
10 dead in Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town: Governor
A total of 38 people are wounded, with 11 teenage students missing, said Leonid Pasechnik, governor of the occupied Lugansk region; Russian President Vladimir Putin had condemned the drone barrage that hit the college dormitory in Starobilsk overnight on Thursday to Friday and ordered the army to prepare a response.
May 23, 2026
North China factory explosion kills 8: State media
The cause is under investigation, amid ongoing concerns over industrial accidents and safety standards.
February 7, 2026