Landfill Collapse in Philippines Leaves 4 Dead and Dozens Missing
A garbage mound outside Cebu City in the central Philippines collapsed on Thursday. Rescuers were searching for 34 missing people, including some trapped under the debris.
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Australia heatwave live updates: Victorian bushfires raze scores of properties as new warnings issued; temperatures climb in Sydney
Total fire ban in place for whole of Victoria as bushfires burn, while Sydney prepares for the brunt of the heatwave‘If you have been told to leave, go’: Victorian premier declares state of disaster in multiple areas as bushfires burn out of controlCFA volunteer Simon fought the fire that destroyed his own home: ‘I knew eventually it would get to us’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW working to send more firefighting teams to VictoriaNew South Wales is moving to send additional firefighting teams to Victoria after a request for assistance, the premier says.There’s over 90 firefighters from NSW in Victoria. At the moment their agencies have asked for more strike teams. My understanding is the RFS is filling those gaps as quickly as possible and sending them across the Murray.It will be an incredibly challenging day for the health system, as well as the RFS and Fire and Rescue.And we’re calling on the community to do their bit, and that means look after one enough, particularly the vulnerable, particularly the old and the young. Make sure that you look after your pets as well. Continue reading...
I.C.C. Judges Denounce Effect of Trump’s Sanctions
President Trump’s retaliation against top officials at the International Criminal Court has shut them out of American services and made even routine daily tasks a challenge.
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study showsThe world’s richest 1% have used up their fair share of carbon emissions just 10 days into 2026, analysis has found.Meanwhile, the richest 0.1% took just three days to exhaust their annual carbon budget, according to the research by Oxfam. Continue reading...
Venezuela Updates: Trump’s Push to Invest in Venezuela Gets a Tepid Response From Oil Executives
Meeting with leaders of Exxon Mobil, Chevron and other oil companies, the president said he wanted the industry to invest $100 billion in rebuilding the infrastructure in Venezuela.
After President’s Capture, U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties
The move embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship.
How an Abrupt Call Between Trump and Colombia’s President Averted a Crisis
President Gustavo Petro said that the new tone between the leaders was “friendly,” but he also resurfaced his deep disagreements with President Trump.
Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.
The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.
U.S. Boards Another Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil
The tanker, the Olina, is the fifth to be boarded or seized by U.S. forces in recent weeks as part of an effort to control Venezuela’s oil exports.
More than 100 buildings destroyed and 300,000 hectares burned as Victoria’s bushfires rage
Fires may continue for ‘weeks’, authorities warn, as three missing people found safeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 119 structures are believed to have been destroyed in bushfires across Victoria and more than 300,000 hectares of bushland burned as the state continues to battle blazes that may rage for “weeks”.Emergency management commissioner, Tim Wiebusch, told the media on Saturday that about 50 homes had been lost in the Ravenswood and Harcourt fire, which was believed to be a “conservative number”. The Bendigo railway line had also been damaged by fire and was closed. Continue reading...