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foxnews.comworld7 days ago
Landslide in Northwestern China Buries 33, 17 Rescued
A landslide struck Nanhe township in Gansu province shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday, burying 33 people. State media reported that about half have been rescued, with local authorities relocating residents during operations.
livemint.comworld7 days ago
Venezuela's acting president awards medals to rescuers and dogs from 12 countries after June 24 earthquakes
Delcy Rodriguez honored 36 canines and 478 human rescuers from 12 countries for their work after June 24 earthquakes. The Los Angeles County Fire Department dogs were among those recognized during a ceremony.
news.google.comworld10 days ago
Rescue crews in Venezuela pause to listen for survivors after twin earthquakes
Search teams and families stop work to listen for tapping sounds from people trapped under rubble. More than 2,600 people have died in the earthquakes.
livemint.comworld11 days ago
Rescue crews reach some victims after twin earthquakes but cannot recover bodies
Firefighters report locating and identifying victims trapped under reinforced concrete. Shifting buildings, lack of heavy equipment, and darkness limit further access.
livemint.comworld12 days ago
Rescue team pulls dog from Venezuela rubble five days after quakes
A Salvadoran search and rescue team extracted a dog named Giselle from collapsed buildings in Caraballeda five days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela. International teams continue efforts to reach additional survivors still trapped under debris.
The Independentworld12 days ago
Venezuela earthquake rescue continues in Caracas
Eyewitness footage captured deep red skies over Caracas on Tuesday evening. Rescue operations continued after two earthquakes struck Venezuela the previous week.
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vanguardngr.comsports14 days ago
Earthquakes kill soccer player's wife and two children in Venezuela
The wife and two children of an Argentine soccer player died after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela. Rescue teams recovered the bodies after three days of searching.
france24.comworld13 days agoUpdated
Father and Son Rescued Alive from Rubble in La Guaira After Venezuela Quakes
Rescue teams from Virginia, France and Venezuela extracted a father and his young son from collapsed structures in La Guaira state on Sunday. The operation occurred four days after 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. Onlookers applauded as the pair receiv…
shtfplan.comfinance15 days ago
Rescue teams save 33 after Venezuela earthquakes as thousands remain missing
Thirty-three people have been rescued following twin earthquakes in Venezuela. The death toll has risen above 1,400, with nearly 50,000 people listed as unaccounted for.
vanguardngr.comworld14 days agoUpdated
British and Israeli Teams Join Venezuela Earthquake Rescue
British and Israeli search and rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to assist recovery after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 people and displaced tens of thousands. A UK Royal Air Force plane carrying 68 personnel, dogs, and drones departed Friday evening.
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world15 days ago
Rescue Teams Search for Survivors After Venezuelan Earthquakes
Rescue operations continued more than three days after twin earthquakes struck the Venezuelan coast. Crews faced aftershocks, logistical delays, and declining prospects of finding additional survivors.
thehindu.comworld16 days ago
Rescuers Free Woman From Rubble After Venezuela Earthquakes
Rescue teams pulled a woman from rubble in Caraballeda on Thursday, one day after back-to-back earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people. The quakes struck one of Venezuela’s hardest-hit coastal areas.
theaviationist.compolitics16 days ago
U.S. Air Force pilot survived two shoot-downs in three months
A U.S. Air Force pilot ejected safely from an F-15E after an Iranian missile strike in April, having survived a separate friendly-fire incident over Kuwait the previous month. Military sources described both events and the subsequent rescue operations.
upi.comworld17 days ago
Rescuers in Venezuela Search Rubble After Strongest Earthquake in Over a Century
Search teams continue efforts to locate survivors more than 28 hours after the quake. Officials say the first 48 to 72 hours offer the highest chance of finding people alive.
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nationalpost.comworld32 days ago
U.S. sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue off Oman coast
A U.S. military sea drone rescued two crew members from a downed helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The operation marks the first publicly known use of an unmanned vessel for a rescue mission.
Al Jazeeraworld48 days ago
Philippines Ends Rescue Effort After Building Collapse in Angeles
Emergency crews in Angeles city ended a two-day search for 16 missing people after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed. Four bodies have been recovered and recovery operations are now under way.
sabcnews.comworld50 days ago
Rescuers Search for Two Missing After China Mine Blast Kills 82
Search teams continued work Sunday for two people unaccounted for after a gas explosion at a mine in northern China. Authorities said the facility had serious safety violations.
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BBC Newsworld50 days agoUpdated
Rescue Teams Search for Up to 40 People After Philippines Building Collapse
A nine-story building under construction collapsed Sunday in Angeles City, Philippines. Officials report 30 to 40 people feared trapped and eight others rescued.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld51 days ago
French Rescue Operation Saves Over 70 Migrants After Channel Boat Capsizes
French authorities launched an air and sea rescue near Boulogne after a migrant dinghy capsized. More than 70 people were recovered from the water, with five taken to hospital.
The Bbcscience58 days ago
Humpback Whale Found Dead Near Danish Island After Rescue
A humpback whale rescued from a German sandbank in March was found dead near a Danish island. Authorities confirmed its identity using a tracking device retrieved on Saturday.
Al Jazeeraworld63 days ago
Israeli Strike Hits Building During Rescue Operation in Southern Lebanon
A Lebanese civil defence worker captured video of an Israeli strike that struck emergency crews searching a damaged building in Toul. The incident occurred during an active rescue operation on 11 May 2026. Al Jazeera reported the event under its Israel attacks Lebanon category.
South China Morning Postworld68 days ago
Explosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills 26, Injures 61 in Hunan
An explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang city, Hunan province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. Rescue operations have concluded, with authorities detaining company staff and halting all local fireworks produ…
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Explosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills 26, Injures 61 in Hunan
An explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, China, killed 26 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. Rescue operations involving over 1,500 personnel concluded, with authorities detaining company staff and investigating the cause. Presi…
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BBC Newsworld69 days agoUpdated
Explosion at Fireworks Factory in China's Hunan Province Kills 26 and Injures 61
An explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 on Monday afternoon. Rescue operations concluded with evacuations and detentions, while President Xi Jinping called for a swift investigation. Local authorities halted all firew…
France 24world71 days agoUpdated
Two Women Die in Migrant Boat Sinking Off French Coast
Two female migrants died when their boat sank off the French coast during an overnight attempt to reach the UK. A rescue operation saved others from the vessel carrying 65 people, amid ongoing crossings and violence in northern France. Officials noted a drop in successful arrival…
thehindu.comworld72 days ago
Drones Used in Combat and Civilian Evacuations in Ukraine's Odesa Region
Drone technology is transforming frontlines and killing zones in Ukraine's ongoing conflict. Unmanned systems are also being used for rescue operations, including the evacuation of a 77-year-old woman in the Odesa region. Defence analyst Olena Krizhanivska discussed these develop…
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deccanchronicle.comworld76 days agoUpdated
Train Collision Near Jakarta Kills 14 and Injures 84 in Indonesia
A long-distance train crashed into a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station outside Jakarta on April 27, 2026, killing 14 people and injuring 84. Rescue efforts continued into the next day to free trapped passengers. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered an inv…
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U.S. Embassy Beirut / Wikimedia (Public domain)world82 days ago
US Embassy Issues Alert Urging Americans to Leave Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Clashes
The US embassy in Beirut issued an urgent security alert on April 22, 2026, advising citizens to depart Lebanon amid escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. A fragile 10-day ceasefire, brokered six days ago, shows signs of strain with mutual accusations of violations. Ca…
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Four Migrants Die and Dozens Rescued in Channel Crossing Attempt off Northern France
Four people died while attempting to board an inflatable boat for a crossing from northern France to the UK, amid strong currents. French authorities rescued 38 others, with some requiring medical treatment. The incident highlights ongoing risks in migrant sea journeys using taxi…
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Four Migrants Die in Channel Boat Incident Off French Coast
Four people, two men and two women, died while attempting to board a small boat in the English Channel near Boulogne, France. French authorities rescued at least 42 others, with 37 receiving hospital treatment. The incident highlights ongoing risks in migrant crossings from Franc…
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Iranian Missile Strikes Residential Building in Haifa, Israel, Leaving Three Missing and Four Injured
An Iranian missile hit a seven-story residential building in Haifa, Israel, causing a direct impact. Firefighters are searching the rubble for three missing individuals, while four people have been injured. The incident occurs amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
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