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Survivors recall horror of southern Spain train crash that killed at least 40 people

Survivors of the deadly train crash in southern Spain recall the terrifying moment of impact, as at least 40 are confirmed dead and dozens more are injured in the wreckage.

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.
People gather outside Sabzqaba Shrine that was damaged following unrest sparked by dire economic conditions, in a place given as Dezful, Iran, January 9, 2026, in this screengrab from Iran's state media broadcast footage.

Iranian Justice Minister labels 'anyone in the streets' after Jan. 8 criminals as death toll mounts

Mourners carry a coffin during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026.

Iran admits at least 3,000 killed in protest crackdown, UN dismayed by 'horrific violence'

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

2025 deadliest year on record for Arab society in Israel, Abraham Initiatives report finds


Poverty in Lebanon's 'city of billionaires' drives deadly migration

After a migrant boat tragically sunk, leaving 94 dead in an ill-fated voyage, new light is shed shed on poverty in Lebanon.

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Death toll from sunken Lebanon migrant boat rises to 94

The fatalities continue to grow in numbers after a ship carrying migrants from Lebanon sank.

Lebanon ship sinks 248.88

Iran unrest death toll rises as protests intensify

Women have been heavily present in the protests, with many waving or burning their veils, or cutting their hair in public.

 A police motorcycle burns during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 19, 2022.

At least five killed in magnitude 6.1 quake on Iran Gulf coast

Officials said search and rescue operations had ended.

A man reacts as he looks at a damaged building following an earthquake in Iran

India floods: Death toll up to 112, dozens trapped in landslides

"Unexpected very heavy rainfall triggered landslides in many places and flooded rivers," said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who heads Maharashtra's state government.

Rescue workers search for survivors after house collapse due to landslide in Mumbai

European floods: Death toll rises to 188

The European floods, which began on Wednesday, have mainly hit German states, as well as parts of Belgium. Entire communities have been cut off, without power or communications.

A man walks through the water in an area affected by floods following heavy rainfalls in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Miami building collapse: Death toll rises to 36

A total of 109 people remained missing 12 days after roughly half of the 12-story Champlain Towers South building came tumbling down early in the morning on June 24.

Emergency workers conduct search and rescue efforts at the site of a partially collapsed residential building in Surfside, near Miami Beach, Florida

Brazil registers record deaths, lowest number of births

A man checks his mobile phone as a woman riding a bike passes next to a big Brazilian flag in Sao Paulo, Brazil June 28, 2018.

World leaders, Jewish orgs send Israel condolences amid Mt. Meron tragedy

Jewish leaders and community organizations addressed the tragedy on social media.

Magen David Adom ambulances at Mt. Meron after dozens killed, injured in stampede on Lag Ba'omer, April 30, 2021

Jordan health minister resigns after oxygen outage kills 6 patients

The sources said it was not clear what caused the oxygen failure in intensive care, maternity units and coronavirus wards of the hospital.

A man wears a protective face mask as he walks along the main market in downtown after the government eased the restrictions on movement aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus in Amman, Jordan