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US wildfires force 65,000 to flee as hundreds of buildings burn in Spokane

Firefighters made progress against several blazes Monday after wildfires driven by drought, extreme heat and strong winds tore through Washington state's second-largest city, destroying up to 1,100 structures and prompting what officials called the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history.

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Can HAARP trigger earthquakes? The truth behind the hoax that returns after every natural disaster

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, posts on social media blamed the US HAARP project. But scientists, fact-checkers and programme heads say there is no evidence it can trigger quakes.

Euronews

Natural Disaster by Lisa Owens: The devastatingly relatable novel every new mum needs to read

BOOKS: Lisa Owens’ latest novel takes us inside a mum of two’s fraught final day of maternity leave. Jessie Thompson, who returned from her own mat leave this year, talks to her about the wild ride that is 24 hours with a small child – and how she managed to…

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70 years on from the killer smog: what clean air laws teach us about power, pollution and profit

Seventy years ago, London choked. For five days in December 1952, a toxic smog smothered the city. Visibility collapsed. Transport failed. Thousands died. It was not a natural disaster. It was the product of policy failure.

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Venezuelans continue search for survivors as earthquake death toll surpasses 1,700

Relief organizations say the first 72 hours after a natural disaster is the most crucial time period for rescues

The Independent UK

Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding earthquake survivors

Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters define the narrow window for rescuing the living. After that the search usually becomes one of recovering bodies.

Euronews

Togo's parliamentary reforms: unconstitutional

In tonight's programme, Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms: unconstitutional. Also once a jewel of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Tana is now caught in the shadow of conflict. And archaeologists are racing to preserve the ancient ruins of Cyrene and…

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The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation

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The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation

The Independent UK

The role of CSPs in natural disaster recovery

How AI integration and real-time observability are critical in emergency response scenarios.

TechRadar

Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law say

Who pays for repairs in a rented home? A leaking tap, damaged wall or broken fitting can quickly turn into a dispute between tenants and landlords. India's Model Tenancy Act, 2021 lays down who is responsible for repairs, when tenants can deduct repair costs from rent, and what happens if…

The Economic Times

Natural Disaster by Lisa Owens review – the last day of maternity leave is a comic rollercoaster

Parenting is represented in all its hilarious, moving and truthfully plodding detail, in the story of a mother and her two little boys

The Guardian - UK

57 Pics And Stories That Show Mother Nature Being Terrifying As Hell

While Mother Nature offers countless aesthetic wonders, she can also be wrathful, causing destruction that leaves traumatic memories for years to come. Here are some photos to remind us never to underestimate the devastation a natural disaster can bring. Some of these might be difficult to look at, so proceed…

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South Africa declares natural disaster as flooding kills at least 10

South African authorities have declared a natural disaster due to severe flooding across six provinces

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Worried Britons ‘prepping’ for major disruption with stash of tins and cash, survey shows

Fears over a natural disaster or cyber-attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey shows

The Independent UK

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster

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Dodging Disaster: What Most Homeowners Miss About Natural Disaster Coverage

The idea of “being covered” feels comforting, almost like a security blanket tucked neatly around a home. That confidence, however, often rests on assumptions rather than facts, and those assumptions tend to fall apart the moment nature decides to test them. Fires rage, floods rise, winds howl, and suddenly a…

The Independent UK

Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria

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Signs of recovery as flood-hit regions given disaster status in western France

Nearly 300 municipalities across western France are set to receive natural disaster status, as authorities point to the first clear signs of improvement following weeks of relentless rain and flooding.

The Conversation

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

Have you ever received some money through a GoFundMe campaign or Venmo or CashApp transfers after a medical emergency, natural disaster or other crisis?

The Conversation

Even ‘weak’ cyclones are being turned into deadly rainmakers by fast-warming oceans

The final week of November was devastating for several South Asian countries. Communities in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand were inundated as Cyclones Ditwah and Senyar unleashed days of relentless rain. Millions were affected, more than 1,500 people lost their lives, hundreds are still missing, and damages ran into multiple…

The Independent UK

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed

Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’

The Guardian - UK

‘We have to rebuild from scratch’: Sri Lankans relive the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah

Many uncertain about the future after losing everything in the country’s deadliest natural disaster for years

International Business Times UK

Baba Vanga 2026 Prediction: Bulgarian Mystic Sees First Alien Contact, Natural Disaster, Global Conflict & More

The Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga predicted 2026 will bring first official alien contact, a catastrophic Pacific natural disaster, an escalation in global conflict, and a major AI industry setback.

The Guardian - UK

Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods

Officials in Indonesia say more than 442 people have died, while Sri Lanka suffers worst natural disaster since 2004 tsunami

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