The circumstances of the large fire that killed at least three workers at a factory in the city of Trikala are still unclear. Several injured people were evacuated from the scene for medical treatment and there is concern for missing people. 53 firefighters worked at the scene, and suspicion of arson is being investigated
An Iryo high-speed train derailed in the Cordoba area, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a Renfe train. Carriages carrying hundreds of passengers crashed, killing dozens and leaving over 100 passengers injured. Major train lines between Madrid and Andalusia were shut down; investigation underway
A crane collapsed during work on a railway project and hit a passing passenger train. Three carriages were severely damaged, one of which caught fire. Rescue forces are working in difficult conditions to rescue passengers, with initial reports of at least 4 dead and about 30 injured, but reports are talking about dozens of dead and a much higher number of injured
The whale, about 9 meters long and weighing about 13 tons, was found dead in the bow of the ship. Authorities decided to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and are also working to find a burial place
At least 72 dead and 13 missing as catastrophic floods and landslides devastate Central and South Central Vietnam, cutting off communities and crippling vital infrastructure
At least two people were killed and more than 1.4 million evacuated as super typhoon Fung-wong brought floods, landslides, and powerful winds in the Philippines; it's the second typhoon in week
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that a small plane crashed in the Kawala area en route from Diani to Kichwa Tembo. All 12 passengers on board are reported dead
A bus fire on the Hyderabad-Bangalore highway in India has left 25 people dead. Officials called for strict accountability and a full investigation into the tragedy
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed two people have been killed and several others injured in a horrific attack outside the Heaton Park Synagogue; the attack took place on Yom Kippur
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central part of the Philippines late on Tuesday. So far, authorities have reported at least 69 dead and dozens injured; the province of Cebu declared a state of calamity early on Wednesday, after thousands spent the night on the streets amid repeated aftershocks
