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Explosion in Stockholm Suburb Injures Mother and Child

Nothing like this has happened in the row house area south of Stockholm, says Marie-Louise, who has lived there since it was built. In the middle of the night, she was awakened by an explosion, which caused severe injuries to a mother and her child.

Explosion in Stockholm Suburb Injures Mother and Child

Fire Destroys Strömsund Apartment Building; Public Alert Issued

A fully developed fire has broken out in a multi-family house in Strömsund. A VMA has been issued.

Fire Destroys Strömsund Apartment Building; Public Alert Issued

Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims Over 140 Lives

The nightclub in the Dominican Republic became a death trap when the roof collapsed. Over 140 people have so far been confirmed dead, including a famous singer and two former baseball players.

Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims Over 140 Lives

Gene Hackman may have been dead for two weeks

The circumstances surrounding the death of the Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are still unclear. Tests show no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, however, the couple had likely been dead for a longer period of time.

Gene Hackman may have been dead for two weeks

Unclear circumstances surrounding Gene Hackman's death

The American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead. The circumstances surrounding the deaths are still unclear.

Unclear circumstances surrounding Gene Hackman's death

State of Emergency on Santorini after Hundreds of Tremors

Greece's government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini since hundreds of smaller tremors in the sea have hit the island for nearly a week. The decision will give authorities faster access to state resources, following a tremor late on Wednesday that had a magnitude of 5.

State of Emergency on Santorini after Hundreds of Tremors

The High-Rise Building Will Be Demolished – Seven Years After the Deadly Fire

Over seven years after the major fire in Grenfell Tower in London, the 24-story building will now be demolished. 72 people died in the fire.

The High-Rise Building Will Be Demolished – Seven Years After the Deadly Fire

The Rescue Chief: Things No One Should Have to See

Even if Nerikes Fire Brigade has practiced and prepared for situations like the school shooting in Örebro, it is not possible to be fully prepared. They encounter scenes that one cannot imagine, things that no one should have to see, says rescue chief Ulf Smedberg.

The Rescue Chief: Things No One Should Have to See

Death toll rises in California – new weather alert

At least 24 people have died in the fires raging in California. The wind is feared to increase and blow new life into the flames.

Death toll rises in California – new weather alert

The Fires in LA Out of Control – Winds Intensify

Weaker winds have been a help to firefighters in Los Angeles on Friday as they tried to put out the devastating fires – but the calm is expected to be short-lived. So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead in the fires – a figure that is expected to rise.

The Fires in LA Out of Control – Winds Intensify

Swede Jonas saw the fire approaching – started packing

The Swedish concert organizer Jonas Curling saw how the flames engulfed the outdoor recreation park Runyon Canyon Park near his apartment in Los Angeles. We started packing pretty early.

Swede Jonas saw the fire approaching – started packing

Fire Department in LA Warned of Cuts

Only weeks before the deadly fires in Los Angeles, the local fire department warned that the cutbacks would affect the ability to handle large-scale emergency situations, reports American media. .

Fire Department in LA Warned of Cuts

Heat and Hatred at Universities – Researchers Are Affected

Abuse and harassment in higher education are common. A new study shows that four out of ten teachers or researchers have been subjected to threats, violence or harassment at work.

Heat and Hatred at Universities – Researchers Are Affected

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

The number of dead is increasing in the storm Boris' ravages in central Europe. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is staying home from important EU meetings, while Poland announces a billion-kronor package in support of the affected.

Worst Storm in Decades – Death Toll Rises

The Bridge Collapsed Ten Minutes After the Last Tram

At 02:50, the last tram of the night drove over the Carolabrücke, a large bridge in central Dresden, Germany. Ten minutes later, the bridge collapsed into the Elbe River.

The Bridge Collapsed Ten Minutes After the Last Tram

"Decades of Failure" Behind London Fire Catastrophe

No one had to die. Yet, tenants were trapped in an inferno when the entire high-rise building was engulfed in flames in just a few minutes.

"Decades of Failure" Behind London Fire Catastrophe