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DISASTERAug 14Wrong radio frequency by Cathay crew led to Nato jet interception: reportThe cockpit crew of a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London selected the wrong radio frequency when mistakenly responding to instructions for another aircraft, leading to a loss of communication with air traffic control in Romanian airspace last month, a Hong Kong investigation report has revealed. The government said on Friday that the Civil Aviation Department had completed a review of the airline’s full investigation report and expressed “serious concern” over the incident,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14Europe swelters under fifth heatwave of summerA large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme weather is also taking a toll on the world’s oceans: last month, average global sea temperatures reached a record high of 21 degrees Celsius. Chair of the National Heat Risk Commission at Grantham Research Institute, at LSE, Emma Howard Boyd, shares further insights.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 14Biffa MRFs see record vape numbers as waste fires surge across sectorWaste management facilities are experiencing a record number of vapes in their materials recovery facilities, contributing to a surge in waste fires across the sector. This indicates a growing problem in waste processing and fire safety.letsrecycle.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14From Europe to Asia , floods to heatwaves , world experiences weather shocksVarious regions from Europe to Asia are currently experiencing significant weather events, including floods and heatwaves. This highlights a global pattern of weather shocks.publicradiotulsa.org · United States
DISASTERAug 14From Europe to Asia , floods to heatwaves , world experiences weather shocksRegions across the globe, from Europe to Asia, are currently experiencing various extreme weather events, including floods and heatwaves. This indicates a widespread pattern of significant climate-related disturbances.kansaspublicradio.org · United States
DISASTERAug 14From Europe to Asia , floods to heatwaves , world experiences weather shockswuky.org · United States
DISASTERAug 14Wildfires united kingdom risk : areas most at risk as flames tear through the New Forest and WalesWildfires are posing a risk across the United Kingdom, with flames currently tearing through areas like the New Forest and Wales. This identifies specific regions under threat from ongoing fires.cntraveller.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14Germany Gey village evacuated due to raging wildfire near Belgian borderjpost.com · Israel
DISASTERAug 14Bus driver charged after student killed in rolloverA bus driver has been charged following a rollover incident that resulted in the death of a student, indicating a severe accident with legal repercussions.mudgeeguardian.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 14Fishers detonate a bomb every hour on one Indonesian coral reefNew Scientist
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands strandedAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warningsMount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14At least 7 killed in India after hydropower project tunnel collapsesSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 14Europe swelters under new heatwaveA large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer. That includes France, where temperatures in parts of the country have soared to 40 degrees Celsius, triggering a wildfire in the southwest. Monte Francis has the details.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14Earthquake in Colombia: Nearly 300 people trapped in rubblesFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 14From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocksNPR News
DISASTERAug 14 Apocalyptic wildfires tear through West Midlands as firefighters battle to save homes - London Business Newslondonlovesbusiness.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14How bad is the UK drought and how long will it continue?Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought conditions, resulting in restrictions on water use in many areas and severe wildfires – here's how it's affecting farming, wildlife and treesNew Scientist
DISASTERAug 14France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europeindependent.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubbleIn quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 14Bus driver charged after student killed in rolloverA bus driver has been charged following a rollover incident that resulted in the death of a student. This highlights the legal consequences of the accident.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 14Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closesEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 14Iran claims 'trillion-dollar' pollution damage as Gulf oil spills spreadEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 14Five towers collapse as vandals attack 132kV transmission lineBy Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line have collapsed following extensive vandalism of the facilities, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said. According to a statement issued by TCN on Friday in Abuja, the damage was discovered during a routine joint patrol of the transmission […] The post Five towers collapse as vandals attack 132kV transmission line appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria