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Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.BBC News - 2d -
Middle East crisis live: Israel issues evacuation order for parts of northern Gaza
IDF says residents should evacuate Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahiya and the neighbourhoods of Sheikh Zayed, al-Manshiya and Tal al-Zaatar. At least 50,399 Palestinian people have been killed and 114,583 ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 1h -
Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption
Those who have not already left Grindavík warned nearby eruption could be much bigger than previous 10 since 2021. The Icelandic town of Grindavík and the nearby Blue Lagoon tourist attraction have ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. tourist lands on forbidden island to give Diet Coke to remote tribe
A U.S. tourist sneaked onto a highly restricted island carrying a coconut and a can of Diet Coke to a tribe untouched by the modern world, police said.CBS News - 45m -
New Resident Evil Movie Will Be "Unlike Any Of The Previous Films," Director Says
The upcoming Resident Evil movie from Barbarian director Zach Cregger will be "unlike any of the previous films" in the series, the director said at CinemaCon this week.. He's likely referring to ...GameSpot - 2d -
Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion
Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visit. A Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has ...The Guardian - 2d -
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island
Police say man landed on island in attempt to meet the Sentinelese people – a tribe untouched by the industrial world. Indian police said on Thursday they had arrested a US tourist who sneaked on ...The Guardian - 18h -
Israeli military orders evacuation of Rafah as its Gaza offensive intensifies
The Israeli military issued evacuation orders covering most of Rafah, indicating it could launch another ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip city.NBC News - 4d -
In Myanmar, Earthquake Aftershocks and Airstrikes Terrorize Residents
New tremors rattled survivors of Friday’s earthquake, which killed more than 1,600 people, while the government continued its bombing campaign elsewhere in the country.The New York Times - 4d -
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say
Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.CBS News - Mar. 27 -
Authorities in Iceland evacuate town, Blue Lagoon spa over fear of volcanic eruption
Iceland’s Met Office says a volcano is erupting in the southwestern part of the country, hours after a nearby town and a geothermal spa were evacuatedABC News - 2d -
Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations
Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.The New York Times - 3d -
Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion
Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.BBC News - 2d -
Israel orders evacuation of Rafah as it steps up offensive
Civilians told to flee to ‘humanitarian area’ as aid groups warn of worsening disaster in GazaFinancial Times - 4d -
Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah
It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.BBC News - 3d -
Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Gaza
The order, which came during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, included Rafah and parts of neighboring Khan Younis.The New York Times - 3d -
Tourists choose London over New York in boost to West End theatres
Venue-owners say visitors are flocking to the UK capital after boycotting BroadwayFinancial Times - 1d -
Watch: Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke after erupting
People are being evacuated as a volcano erupts in south-west Iceland, threatening a town.BBC News - 2d -
Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to swayABC News - Mar. 28 -
Iceland Volcano Eruption Near Grindavik Prompts Closure of Blue Lagoon
The eruption began near Grindavik, a small town long threatened by volcanic disruptions, and prompted the closure of a popular tourist destination.The New York Times - 2d -
Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest
North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.BBC News - 15h -
Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near country of Tonga
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has caused slight damage in Tonga and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami passedABC News - 4d -
Middle East crisis live: Israel orders Rafah evacuation; return to ceasefire between Israel and Hamas essential, says EU
Sweeping order from military covers most of city in southern Gaza; European Union says resumption of negotiations is only way forward. The Israeli military said on Monday that an inquiry had found ...The Guardian - 3d -
Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to over 1,000 acres in a day
A vegetation fire erupted in central California over the weekend, quickly spreading to over 1,000 acres in a day and prompting evacuations in multiple counties.NBC News - 3d -
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President Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to kick in this week; Israel issues evacuation of the southern Gaza city of Rafah as its offensive ramps up.CBS News - 3d -
Volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Iceland
A volcano erupted south of Iceland’s capital Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display that triggered evacuations, although air traffic continued.NBC News - 2d -
As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear it
As Israel orders wide new evacuations across the Gaza Strip, Palestinians say they are crushed by exhaustion and hopelessness at the prospect of fleeing once againABC News - 2d -
Mary Earps on life at PSG: ‘There was a lot of noise so it’s been nice to escape’
England goalkeeper on how she has fine-tuned her game since moving to France and ‘loving the architecture’ in Paris. Many of us might perceive it as a bustling metropolis full of tourist hotspots. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Missing girl, 11, was last seen paddling in River Thames
Residents near the scene in east London say she was playing in the water during a day off from school.BBC News - 3d -
Bryan Hoops sets the pace at Golfweek Senior Division National Championship
The Scottsdale, Arizona, resident took an immediate lead at the Golfweek Senior Division National Championship on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Earthquake-hit Mandalay was the 'city of gold'. Now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.BBC News - 2d -
Poughkeepsie's Ron Lipton, longtime boxing referee, shares memories of George Foreman
George Foreman's death brought sadness but conjured cherished memories for Ron Lipton, a Poughkeepsie resident and longtime friend of the boxing icon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
First impressions from the Athletics' new home opener
How the players, fans and staff handled the first of many games in their minor league stadium residency.ESPN - 18h -
Tormenting hawk is captured after repeatedly attacking villagers
A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.BBC News - 4h -
Swarms of midges are bugging a Tuscan beach town, which wants an emergency declared to help
Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins
The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help them buy land elsewhere and move off their sinking home.The New York Times - Mar. 26
