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WATCH: Fireworks explode from yacht as vessel burns
Fireworks flew from a 100-foot-long yacht moored at a Los Angeles marina after the vessel caught fire with the pyrotechnics on board. Two passengers on board were able to escape without injuries.21 minutes ago -
Wired - Tech
Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager
Thousands of beepers and two-way radios exploded in attacks against Hezbollah, but mainstream consumer devices like smartphones aren’t likely to be weaponized the same way.3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon in second day of blasts
At least 25 dead and more than 600 wounded in explosions a day after thousands of pagers detonated5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.5 hours ago -
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Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
More than 100 wildfires are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal14 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A Hungarian company is linked to the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria
The company linked to the manufacture of the pagers that exploded in Lebanon and Syria is based in a duplex in a quiet neighborhood of the Hungarian capital22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon, according to reports
A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah group told French news agency AFP that walkie-talkies used by the militant group had exploded in Beirut Wednesday. This comes after thousands of pagers ...22 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Walkie-Talkies Explode in New Attack on Hezbollah
In a second attack on Hezbollah members, two-way radios detonated around Lebanon on Wednesday, causing injuries and multiple deaths.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continentsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...Yesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - World
What Are Pagers? Devices Exploded Across Lebanon
Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
In the San Bernardino Mountains, another wildfire has forced residents to flee, the latest reminder that they must accept the risks of climate change if they want to remain.Yesterday - California -
ABC News - World
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the ...Yesterday - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
How the exploding device attacks unfolded
More than 20 people, including at some children, have been killed after pagers and walkie talkies exploded, Lebanon says.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah vows to retaliate against Israel over pager explosions
Militants say they will continue attacks near Lebanon’s border with Israel after sabotage of communications devices kills 12Yesterday - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah blames Israel after pager explosions kill nine and injure thousands in Lebanon
Nine people have been killed and 2,800 wounded by the blasts, the Lebanese health ministry says.Yesterday - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Exploding pager hell' and 'Middle East on brink'
Wednesday's front pages focus on an attack involving exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hezbollah Pagers Explode in Apparent Attack Across Lebanon
Lebanon’s health minister said exploding devices across the country injured almost 2,800 people and killed nine, including a child.Yesterday -
CBS News - World
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria
In an apparent attack on Hezbollah, hundreds of wireless pagers exploded at the same time in Lebanon and Syria. At least nine people were killed and more than 2,700 injured. Elizabeth Palmer has more.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon
Plus, how a rate cut could affect you.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah vows retaliation after exploding pagers kill at least nine and hurt almost 3,000
Israel yet to make statement about detonations across Lebanon that killed a 10-year-old girl and left 400 in a reported critical condition. What we know about the Hezbollah pager explosions ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
2 Hezbollah members killed, many injured by exploding pagers, group says
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...2 days ago -
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Natural gas pipeline explodes in Houston suburbs
A natural gas pipeline east of Houston exploded Monday, setting houses around it on fire. The pipeline owner, Dallas-based Energy Transfer, says a 20-inch main carrying natural gas liquids ignited, ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorched2 days ago -
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Texas natural gas pipeline explodes into flames
A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. ...2 days ago