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Myanmar images reveal scale of quake destruction as death toll climbs more than 2,700
The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar climbed to more than 2,700 on Tuesday, as the scale of the destruction became clearer.NBC News - 2d -
Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.CBS News - 3d -
As Unexplained Quakes Ease, Tourist Island Insists It’s Open for Business
The Greek island of Santorini was shaken by thousands of mostly smaller-scale temblors. Now, residents have returned, and they hope visitors will, too.The New York Times - 5h -
Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide
The 7.7 magnitude quake on Friday wrought destruction across central areas of the country, including the capital. A devastating earthquake has wrought destruction across central Myanmar , toppling ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Wherever I looked I saw collapsed buildings’: Myanmar quake rescuers and medics struggle with size of task
After two days there are still not enough teams to find bodies or sufficient equipment to sift through the debris. The scale of devastation in central Myanmar is unlike anything rescue workers or ...The Guardian - 4d -
'Nothing is left' - BBC witnesses earthquake destruction in Myanmar's capital
The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.BBC News - 4d -
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.BBC News - 3d -
Chair of Prince Harry's charity accuses him of 'harassment and bullying at scale'
The chair of the charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of “harassment and bullying at scale” after he announced his resignation last week.NBC News - 4d -
Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
The Chinese military has announced large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independenceABC News - 2d -
‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake toll
In Sagaing, the epicentre of the quake, the stench is becoming unbearable as a country wracked by civil war bears the burden of burying thousands killed in Friday’s disaster. Days after a powerful ...The Guardian - 3d -
More than half of UK's butterfly species in long-term decline
The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns.BBC News - 1d -
CoreWeave Scales Back Ambition for Its I.P.O.
The company, which originally expected its shares to be priced between $47 and $55, will ask for $40 a share in a sign of stock market uncertainty.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Drone footage shows scale of Greek island flooding
Flash flooding caused significant damage on the Greece's Paros island.BBC News - 2d -
China senses an opportunity in Trump’s cultural revolution
Policymakers in Beijing believe they will benefit from the destruction of America’s global credibilityFinancial Times - 2d -
A US tariff pathology is unleashed upon the world
The Republicans have allowed a destructive economic nationalist to lead America into chaosFinancial Times - 19h -
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.The New York Times - 1d -
China launches large-scale military exercises around Taiwan
Aircraft carrier Shandong makes closest pass as Taipei seeks to strengthen preparednessFinancial Times - 2d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 2d -
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
A powerful storm has triggered widespread flooding on the Greek island of Paros and Mykonos, prompting the authorities to impose an emergency traffic ban on all roadsABC News - 2d -
Pope offers prayers for quake-stricken Southeast Asia from convalescence in Vatican
Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims of a powerful earthquake in Southeast Asia on the sixth day of his convalescence in the Vatican after a five-week hospitalization for life-threatening ...ABC News - 6d -
The Latest: Over 1,000 reported dead so far following Myanmar's quake
Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue effortsABC News - 6d -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 4d -
Trump's aid cuts may be delaying U.S. response to Myanmar quake
The U.S. is largely absent from the international response to a devastating earthquake in Myanmar amid President Donald Trump's deep cuts to foreign aid.NBC News - 3d -
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void
As U.S. experts head to Myanmar to assist in recovery from the Southeast Asia earthquake, teams from China are filling the void.ABC News - 3d -
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.BBC News - 2d -
Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing
Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.BBC News - 2d -
Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy
The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.BBC News - 1d -
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as deaths pass 3,000
Myanmar’s ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 peopleABC News - 1d -
Myanmar leader heads to Bangkok as quake deaths climb to 3,000
Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to attend a summit of the seven countries that border the Bay of Bengal.BBC News - 23h -
Trump Auto Tariffs: How Major Car Brands Would Be Affected
The scale of the damage depends on the circumstances of each company’s supply chain.The New York Times - 6d -
Anthropic announces updates on security safeguards for its AI models
Anthropic on Monday announced updates to the "responsible scaling" policy for its AI.CNBC - 3d -
Volunteer Rescuers in Mandalay Sift Through Earthquake Rubble
Volunteers gathered to help, some coming in from other cities, to do whatever they could in the city near the epicenter of the powerful quake.The New York Times - 4d -
'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now'
They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.BBC News - 3d -
Heartbroken parents call out children's names at earthquake-hit pre-school
At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday’s huge quake hit Myanmar.BBC News - 3d -
How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok
Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions.The New York Times - 2d
