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Three escaped research monkeys at large after US crash
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2025
» JASPER COUNTY, Mississippi — Several rhesus monkeys escaped after a truck transporting them overturned on a highway in this southern US state, with three still reported to be at large as of Wednesday.
At least 18 suspects killed in Rio anti-drug raid: governor
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - At least 18 suspects and some police officers were killed Tuesday during a massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said, as prolonged gun battles erupted and demolition vehicles destroyed street barricades.
Ebola kills 31 in Congo as WHO scrambles to stop deadly outbreak
Published on 29/09/2025
» A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 31 lives, with 48 confirmed and probable cases reported, the World Health Organization announced on Thursday. The outbreak, the country's first in three years, has triggered an urgent international response as health authorities scramble to contain the virus in the central Kasai Province.
Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/05/2025
» Despite several high-profile incidents, travellers in the Asia-Pacific area routinely bring devices powered by lithium-ion batteries on flights and still have little understanding of the potential risks, a poll has found.
South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires
AFP, Published on 25/03/2025
» UISEONG, South Korea - Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country’s worst-ever fire outbreaks.
Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing. Here’s what to know.
New York Times, Published on 18/03/2025
» NEW YORK — The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines in Asia change their policies, citing the risk of fires.
Korea tightens rules for lithium batteries on planes
Reuters, Published on 01/03/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea has tightened rules on carrying lithium batteries on planes, highlighting a growing risk to flights worldwide from the batteries used in everything from mobile phones to e-cigarettes which can malfunction to produce smoke, fire or extreme heat.
Los Angeles wildfires ‘fully contained’
The New York Times, Published on 01/02/2025
» LOS ANGELES — More than three weeks after the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out in Southern California, state officials said on Friday evening that firefighters had fully contained both blazes, meaning that the perimeters of the fires were completely under control.
Milder winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visit
AFP, Published on 19/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Lighter winds in the Los Angeles area this weekend brought momentary respite to the thousands of firefighters battling deadly wildfires, but meteorologists said stronger winds would add to "critical fire weather" as soon as Monday.
Shocked LA residents survey fire damage, brace for more
AFP, Published on 09/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Shell-shocked Los Angeles residents on Thursday surveyed the devastation from wind-whipped fires that have engulfed entire neighborhoods and claimed at least five lives, as forecasters warned of further dangerous conditions.