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Ryanair window smashed by engine debris in Thessaloniki incident

Serbian national Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked head-first through the broken window but was saved as other passengers, including his wife, held onto him.

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One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery

The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europe’s largest port.

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With 500 injured kids, e-scooters become a ‘public health challenge’

477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.

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Rescuers search for five after deadly Italian building collapse

The body found after the collapse of a two-storey building near Messina is believed to be that of a local businessman. Five people remain missing.

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INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes

In Portugal, INEM medical helicopters stand ready, taking off in under five minutes to reach remote areas where every second can mean life or death.

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Two trams collide on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, injuring 15

Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar.

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17-year-old girl dies during France World Cup celebrations

Emergency responders attempted to resuscitate the girl, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pakistan

At least 40 killed after bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

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Woman rescued after car plunges into flooded sinkhole

A police officer rescued a woman after her car fell into a sinkhole caused by a burst water main in Virginia, US. Bodycam footage shows bystanders helping steady the officer as he pulled the driver to safety.

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Seven injured after car mounts bar terrace in Malaga

The incident occurred when a car ploughed into several customers on a bar terrace in the Malaga town. Police are investigating whether the driver suffered a health problem at the wheel.

Yemen

'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater

A Yemeni adventurer known online as the “Spider-Man of Yemen” died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a climb without safety equipment.

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Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident

Brazil's air force has launched an investigation into the incident, which took place over Rio de Janeiro.

Australia

Dozens of drones fall from sky during Sydney festival show

A major drone show at Sydney’s Vivid festival was cancelled after nearly 90 drones malfunctioned and fell into Darling Harbour during a live performance.

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Two swimmers killed as French authorities warn of deadly riptides

Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions. Authorities said over 30 people were rescued, while two others lost their lives after being caught in strong currents.

Bangladesh

Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people

Road accidents kill thousands every year in the nation of more than 170 million people because of lax oversight of traffic rules, bad road conditions and unskilled driving.

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Terrorism scenario excluded following Modena car attack

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the 31-year-old man who drove into a crowd in Modena on Saturday was not suspected of a terrorist act and was dealing with mental issues.

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Several injured after car ploughs into crowd in Italy's Modena

A 31-year-old man has been detained after ploughing his car into several people in Modena's city centre. The mayor said at least eight were injured, four seriously.

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Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup

Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines.

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Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage

People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others.

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At least 18 injured, five critically, in train crash in Denmark

Police were unable to provide information about the cause of the accident, which occurred near a level crossing in a rural wooded area near the town of Hillerod, about 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen.