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Hundreds of schools in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Hungary and Serbia were sent bomb threats on Monday with some evacuated as authorities said the warnings appeared to be a hoax. It is not yet known whether the incidents were connected to each other. “Police investigating the circumstances of threatening emails sent to schools across Northern Ireland this morning … are treating the matter as a hoax,” police said. Northern Ireland police said up to 300 schools had received “the same emailed...

A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousands to evacuate.

Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.

The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.

Earth caved in barely 4 m from apartments on Tuesday. A boundary wall was destroyed and a 50-m stretch of road in front of apartments collapsed

Mexico closed nine ports, including Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas, as Category 4 Hurricane Simon moved up the coast; 579 were evacuated or sheltered. The post Mexico Shuts Nine Ports, Moves 579 to Safety Over Simon appeared first on The Rio Times.

Hurricane Simon reached 150 mph winds on Saturday. Mexico ordered 24 municipalities indoors and airlines cancelled Puerto Vallarta flights. The post Mexico Orders 24 Towns Indoors as Hurricane Simon Nears appeared first on The Rio Times.

A flash flood of mud swept vehicles through San Carlos de Apoquindo in Las Condes, Santiago. Authorities urged residents to follow evacuation orders. The post Chile Mudslide Sweeps Cars Through Las Condes appeared first on The Rio Times.

India's Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.

The incident took place in Ramwas area, about 15 kilometres from Ujjain when the bus was traveling from the holy city to Indore

A family of four was sent to hospital on Wednesday morning after a fire broke out at a public housing estate in Sha Tin, prompting the evacuation of around 140 residents. Police received a report at 6.48am as thick smoke poured from a mid-rise flat in Yan Chuen House at Shui Chuen O Estate. The family tried to put out the fire, which started at their TV stand, but failed to do so, and subsequently escaped, police said. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire at around 7.10am. All four...

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and...

Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people have been forced into temporary shelters after the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. At least eight people have died over the past 10 days as heavy rains caused widespread disruption. Juliette Brown reports.

British police have evacuated homes near an air force base in Gloucestershire, as army bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles in what authorities described as a major incident. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act. RAF Fairford, the base involved, is also being used by the US for strikes on Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US Air Force personnel at the base have been told to remain vigilant, while police say the incident is now contained. Caroline Baum reports.

Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.

Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Bangkok is flood-prone, especially during the monsoon season, but waters rarely linger for long. Nonetheless, the city’s drainage is notoriously ill-equipped to handle storm bursts as it struggles to cope with waters that have reached at least two feet (60cm) and...

A fire erupted aboard the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of the Greek island of Mykonos, prompting a major emergency

The deep depression that made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast a day ago entered Odisha, causing heavy to very heavy rain in 24 hours until 8.30 a.m. on September 25, 2026

IMD said squally weather would prevail along the coast, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until September 25 morning.

Healthcare in Guyana is free and improving fast on oil money, but London tells its citizens to arrange evacuation for any serious or invasive treatment. The post Healthcare in Guyana for Expats 2026: Hospitals, Insurance and the Evacuation Reality appeared first on The Rio Times.

Odisha government has ordered the closure of educational institutions and Anganwadi centres in 10 districts

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned of an "imminent threat to life" as Typhoon Dujuan bears down on the country, with nearly two million people urged to evacuate across six prefectures, including Tokyo.

The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.