Disasters

Jamaica's historic Black River lies destroyed after Hurricane Melissa's 185mph winds left catastrophic damage and claimed at least 19 lives across the island.

Evan Michael Clerigo Nov 01, 2025

Twin 6.1 quakes in two months expose Balikesir's fragile ground and aging buildings as the Simav Fault continues to stir western Turkey.

Evan Michael Clerigo Oct 28, 2025

Three Sherpa guides have gone missing after an avalanche hit Mount Everest on Wednesday.

Sadhna Yadav Apr 14, 2023

A scientist says we could survive half a century thanks to non-perishable goods taken from UK stores.

Léa Surugue Feb 23, 2016

A boat disaster has killed more than 120 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a humanitarian crisis accelerates in Katanga

Peter Carty Dec 14, 2014

Oxfam has cut its own costs and seen a reduction in humanitarian aid spending for 2013-2014.

Sean Martin Jul 30, 2014

More than 1,400 car enthusiasts are expected to attend a 'cruise' for Fast and Furious star Paul Walker in Hamilton this weekend.

Samantha Payne Dec 14, 2013

New DNA research shows many popular zoo animals are inbred with little conservation value.

Aaron Akinyemi Dec 08, 2013

New study suggests that some of the world's largest, most deadly earthquakes are caused by man.

Fiona Keating Dec 08, 2013

Art expert takes us through the Chapman Brothers' exhibition at the Zaha Hadid designed Serpentine Gallery

Virginia Damtsa Dec 05, 2013

Contract ban condemned as former BP engineer Kurt Mix's trial begins.

M Rochan Dec 04, 2013

Ruling overturns US District Judge Carl Barbier's decision, upholding settlement administrator's evaluation methods.

M Rochan Dec 03, 2013

With Christmas fast approaching, the jewellery industry is as buoyant as ever - but it needs to polish up its working practices.

Juliane Kippenberg Nov 28, 2013

'Millions of lives' could be saved by SMS alert system for tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons.

Mary-Ann Russon Nov 27, 2013

The apathy displayed in Warsaw has to give way to proper action, as there is no planet B.

Sharan Burrow Nov 26, 2013

Previewing Manny Pacquiao's upcoming fight against Brandon Rios for the vacant WBO welterweight title in Macau, China.

Adrian Back Nov 22, 2013

Philippines' economic planning chief Arsenio Balisacan says costs of reconstruction may reach 250bn pesos.

Lianna Brinded Nov 19, 2013

UK PM David Cameron pledges extra £30m for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts after seeing 'scenes of mass destruction'.

Aaron Akinyemi Nov 16, 2013

No major disaster claims in the third quarter will help insurance giant exceed targets.

Michael Klimes Nov 14, 2013

Philippine President Benigno Aquino says death toll has risen above 10,000.

Lianna Brinded Nov 14, 2013

Naderev Sano tells Cop19 summit he will go on hunger strike for meaningful deal on global warming.

Umberto Bacchi Nov 12, 2013

Donations urgently needed to fund relief effort in devastated Philippines following Yolanda.

Hannah Osborne Nov 12, 2013

World Health Organisation says corpses do not pose health risk after Yolanda devastates central Philippines.

Hannah Osborne Nov 12, 2013

Philippines president Benito Aquino vows to send in army to keep order as desperate survivors of Typhoon Haiyan loot shops.

Mark Piggott Nov 10, 2013

Typhoon Haiyan, one of world's most powerful storm, galvanises 'iron sheets to fly like kites'

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 08, 2013

Thousands of London's financial staff will be tested on 12 November over their handling of cyber crime.

Lianna Brinded Nov 08, 2013

Anonymous hackers suspected of being behind cyber attack that redirects users to porn site.

Umberto Bacchi Nov 06, 2013

The energy giant has also raised the total amount set aside for spill related issues

Lianna Brinded Oct 29, 2013

After the Tazreen and Rana Plaza disasters, Bangladesh has a golden opportunity to change its factory culture - and the chance must be taken.

Timothy Ryan Oct 23, 2013

Companies and individuals must be vigilant against dangerous cyber-criminal, says Hale

Michael Klimes Oct 21, 2013