Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blastAn explosion at a fireworks plant in...
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
Authorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties a...
At least 13 hurt in shooting at Oklahoma campground party
No arrests made, police say, and site of shooting – a heavily wooded area – is slowing search for evidence and suspectAt least 13 people were hurt in ...
At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted
Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international wat...
Gunmen kill at least 29 at football pitch in north-east Nigeria, governor says
Attack in Adamawa state continues wave of violence across the country, including armed raid on orphanage in KogiGunmen have killed at least 29 people ...
Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves at least 20 dead ahead of May elections
President blames dissident Farc faction for attack on Pan-American Highway that also injured 36 people in south-western region The death toll in a wee...
Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwestAt least one person was killed after a very...
Russian airstrikes kill at least seven people in Ukraine overnight
Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several daysRussian drone and missile strikes a...
Massive tornado tears through homes in Oklahoma, injuring at least 10
Homes were reduced to rubble as twister touched down for 30 minutes and carved out a trail of destructionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get...
At least 10 people wounded in Louisiana mall shooting, police say
Baton Rouge police chief says attack unfolded after argument inside food court at Mall of LouisianaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAt...
