Flora Druryand BBC Indonesian Watch: BBC reports from the site of deadly flooding in West Sumatra The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to more than 500, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas. The floods, which were caused by a rare cyclone that had formed […]
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Death of Afghan commander, financial stress surface in National Guard shooting investigation: Sources
As investigators continue to delve into what may have motivated the suspect in the deadly National Guardsmen shooting last week, a portrait of a life of increasing financial stress and a potential mental health crisis has emerged, sources familiar told ABC News. Additionally, multiple sources said that investigators are looking into the impact of […]
Death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay their respects
Reuters At least 146 people are known to have died in a devastating fire that tore through multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong. Police announced the death toll in a news conference on Sunday, cautioning that they “cannot rule out the possibility of further fatalities”. A further 79 are injured and 150 remain missing, they […]
Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra rises to 174 : NPR
This aerial shot taken using a drone shows a flooded neighborhood in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Binsar Bakkara/AP hide caption toggle caption Binsar Bakkara/AP PADANG, Indonesia — The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island Friday rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said. […]
Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145 | Climate Crisis News
Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded. Published On 28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The death toll from devastating floods across southern Thailand has risen to 145, with more than 100 people killed in the […]
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128 people, officials say
LONDON — The death toll from the massive fire at a residential apartment complex in Hong Kong rose to 128 as of Friday, as search and rescue efforts continued. Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung announced the new death toll on Friday but warned that more bodies may still be found. Three men […]
Anna Kepner’s death on cruise ship ruled a homicide
The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship has been ruled a homicide, according to a copy of the death certificate issued on Monday and provided to ABC News by Kepner’s family. The document said the death was caused by “mechanical asphyxia” and the date of injury was listed as Nov. 6, […]
Vietnam flooding death toll reaches 90 amid landslides and relentless rain | Vietnam
The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 more people missing, the environment ministry said on Sunday after days of heavy rain and landslides. Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding. Rainfall has exceeded 1,900mm […]
Royal outrider acquitted over pensioner road death
A police motorcyclist who crashed into a pensioner while escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh through London has been found not guilty of causing death by careless driving. Helen Holland, 81, died two weeks after she was hit in the crash on West Cromwell Road, west London, on 10 May 2023. The Old Bailey was told […]
Israel’s parliament advances ‘terrorists’ death penalty bill | Prison
NewsFeed Israel’s parliament has advanced a controversial bill that would allow the death penalty for ‘terrorists,’ seen as targeting Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis. Far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was seen carrying sweets in the Knesset chamber after the vote. Published On 11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media […]