A 3-year-old girl narrowly escaped a horrifying fall from a 12th-floor apartment building in China after becoming trapped outside a window, setting off a desperate rescue effort as neighbors rushed to keep her from plunging to the ground. The terrifying ordeal unfolded Saturday morning, October 17, in Zhangping, a city in southeastern China's Fujian province,... Continue Reading →
At least 19 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a massive crowd surged through a popular religious festival in India, turning an evening of celebration into a devastating tragedy. The disaster unfolded Saturday evening, October 17, during Durga Puja, one of India's largest Hindu festivals, in the eastern city of Kolkata. Thousands... Continue Reading →
A beloved country music star was among five people killed in a helicopter crash in Brazil, adding to a string of frightening aviation incidents involving well-known country performers over the past year. Rick Sollo, one half of the popular Brazilian country duo Rick & Renner, died after a helicopter carrying him and four others went... Continue Reading →
Residents of a city in Nepal are growing increasingly alarmed as groups of aggressive monkeys invade homes and businesses, leaving dozens of people injured and sending victims to a local hospital. At least 40 people have sought medical treatment for monkey bites in Nepalgunj over a 45-day period, according to officials at Bheri Hospital. The... Continue Reading →
At least 35 people, including 34 children and a teacher, were killed when the roof of a school in Pakistan suddenly collapsed during morning classes Thursday, October 15, trapping students beneath piles of concrete and debris. The devastating tragedy unfolded at the Al-Khair Education Center, a private school in Peshawar, where young children were attending... Continue Reading →
The gospel music community is mourning the shocking death of beloved Nigerian singer Toluwanisings, who passed away at just 41 years old, months after surviving a frightening road accident with members of his band. The popular Christian performer, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, according... Continue Reading →
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the British spotlight, and their first major joint public appearance since returning to the United Kingdom has reignited an uncomfortable question for Buckingham Palace: Are the Sussexes attempting to recreate royal life without actually being working royals? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nottingham on Thursday,... Continue Reading →
A passenger jet came dangerously close to disaster at an Australian airport after a white van entered the runway just as the aircraft was preparing to land, leaving only about 50 feet between the plane and the ground vehicle. The frightening near-collision occurred October 7 at Townsville Airport in Queensland, where a Jetstar Airways Airbus... Continue Reading →
A memorial service for a murdered political leader in South Africa erupted into another deadly tragedy when a gunman opened fire on mourners, killing four people and injuring three others, including a child. The horrifying attack unfolded Tuesday evening, October 13, in Katlehong, a township southeast of Johannesburg, as mourners were leaving a gathering honoring... Continue Reading →
A mysterious death in Germany has taken a chilling turn after investigators discovered evidence suggesting a 40-year-old woman initially believed to have been attacked by wild boars may actually have been murdered. Dina Gärtner was found dead beside a secluded bicycle path near a lake on October 7, with her bicycle discovered a short distance... Continue Reading →
