Today
Australian tourist killed as snorkelling boat capsizes near Bali
The Sea Dragon boat was on its way from a port in Bali to Nusa Penida, a popular tiny island near Bali, when it was overwhelmed by high waves, police said.
This Month
59 dead as fire rips through packed nightclub in North Macedonia
The tragedy focused national attention on corruption in the small Balkan country as authorities detained 15 people.
Blazing tanker spills jet fuel after cargo ship crashes into it off UK
The incident, in which the vessel was holding about 140,000 barrels, is one of the most significant maritime disasters near Britain for many years.
January
Black Hawk helicopter was ‘flying too high, by a lot’, Trump says
Impact occurred at an altitude of about 105 metres, according to flight-tracking data, which would put it outside of the standard path for the helicopter route.
January
‘Abnormal’ flight path as tragic Washington midair crash probed
An experienced former Australian army helicopter pilot living in Washington expressed surprise at the Blackhawk’s flight path above the highly restricted airport.
‘Oh my God’: Final moments before fatal midair crash
As American Airlines flight 5342 descended calmly over the Potomac River, a US army helicopter approached. The outcome was devastating.
Washington plane crash linked to staffing and crowded airspace
Officials pushed ahead with finding bodies and clues to what caused the midair collision in Washington that killed 67 people and raised questions about air safety.
Los Angeles on high alert with extreme winds due to return
The US National Weather Service issued a red flag warning and officials have warned all of LA County’s nearly 10 million residents to be ready to evacuate.
More reported missing as strong winds fuel LA blazes
The Eaton fire, which has killed at least 11 people, ranks among the 10 deadliest in California history. Officials say the death toll is likely to rise.
Death toll expected to rise as fires rage through Los Angeles
President Joe Biden has pledged federal aid for recovery efforts after wildfires killed at least five people and caused an estimated $92 billion in damages across Los Angeles.
Cybertruck bomber said he wanted stunt to be ‘wake up call’ for US
The FBI confirmed the incident was a tragic case of suicide involving an elite soldier struggling with PTSD and other issues.
New Orleans ‘act of terrorism’ leaves 15 dead, 30 injured
A vehicle raced into a crowd of New Orleans revellers early on New Year’s Day. After stopping, the driver shot at police, who returned fire and killed him.
December 2024
Veteran skipper calls for Sydney to Hobart rule review after deaths
Geoff Hill, who has completed 21 Sydney to Hobarts, says entrants must be more experienced after the tragic deaths of two sailors in the prestigious yacht race.
Two deaths and a remarkable survival in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Two men died in similar circumstances while another was forced to unclip himself from a safety line and drifted more than a kilometre in cold water.
Two dead as wild weather hits Sydney to Hobart yacht race
One sailor each on Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail.
Russian missile probably caused Azerbaijani plane crash, say experts
Aviation specialists claim holes in the aircraft’s tail section could indicate that it came under fire from air defence systems targeting Ukrainian drones.
Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing dozens
The Embraer 190 was flying from Baku to the Russian city of Grozny when it tried an emergency landing. Remarkably, many passengers survived. Watch the footage.
Australian rescue teams race to Vanuatu after huge earthquake
The Red Cross said at least 14 people had been killed, and hundreds injured. Social media videos showed rescue efforts through the night for people trapped in buildings.
November 2024
Rare hit-and-run attack in southern China kills 35
Police said a man drove a small off-road vehicle into a large group of people exercising outside a sports centre, killing and injuring dozens of people.
Spain flood death toll surpasses 200, rescuers struggle to reach some parts
Rescuers have opened a temporary morgue and battled to reach areas still cut off in Europe’s worst weather disaster in five decades.