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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totals At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete fig

How much air conditioning usage actually prevents heat deaths?

How protective is air conditioning in preventing deaths amid soaring temperatures and record heat levels?

Phasmophobia's second Quality of Life update adds Restricted maps, VR fixes, and much creepier deaths

Kinetic Games has released Phasmophobia 's second Quality of Life update, adding a raft of new Restricted maps, streamlined Evidence collection, VR fixes, and considerably more ways to die. Read more

Alien Deathstorm Is the Most Appropriately Named Game I’ve Ever Played

Alien Deathstorm is an upcoming sci-fi horror FPS from Rebellion, and we played it at Gamescom 2026.

Five Key Takeaways From the New Alien Deathstorm Trailer

Rebellion just released a brand-new trailer for its forthcoming action horror shooter Alien Deathstorm and Rebellion’s Head of Design Ben Fisher has highlighted five key takeaways about what you can expect from the game… Since we announced Alien Deathstorm in March at the Xbox Pa

Alien Deathstorm Is A Fun Shooter That (So Far) Needs More Deathstorm

Alien Deathstorm is a brand-new action-horror-shooter game from Rebellion.

Gov. Shapiro Rebukes RFK Jr. on Measles Vaccine Misinfo After Reported Deaths

Instead of focusing on controlling the record breaking national surge in measles cases, the Health Secretary is relitigating false claims about the MMR vaccine

17 student deaths reported in residential schools in three years

There’s rarely accountability for the deaths of aid workers. It’s time that changed – and Australia can help

Israel’s refusal to investigate the killing of Australian Zomi Frankcom relfects a long standing problem of insufficient accountability for aid worker deaths.

The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial - BBC

The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial BBC Watch live: Jury continues deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial The Boston Globe Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury resumes deliberations in deaths of her 3 children CBS News Lindsay Clancy trial: Verdict watch conti

Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark feud among politicians and health officials

Medical experts say the brouhaha has diverted focus from an exploding public health threat.

U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths

The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat more than the official counts show.

NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll

An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.

Parents call for change as drug overdose deaths hit record high in Qld

Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China

Rescuers raced Monday to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as the death toll climbed and increasingly desperate families searched for missing loved ones.

Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount

As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being flooded with fake and misleading footage.

CDC Data Shows Shooting Deaths Dropped, but Gun Suicides Hit a Record High

Fatal shootings in the United States fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to a Trace analysis of new federal data.

Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China - AP News

Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn

In the wake of news on Tuesday that two people in Pennsylvania died from measles , Health Secretary Robert F.

Poonch custodial deaths: Gujjar leaders express outrage as Armed Forces Tribunal clears record of Brigadier

The dispute originated from an operation in response to an ambush near the Dera Ki Gali (DKG) area of Poonch District on December 21, 2023, during which four soldiers were killed, two of them being mutilated

RFK Jr. questions measles deaths in Pennsylvania

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Nepal-Tibet flood deaths pass 500, thousands still missing

The Red Cross says more than 93,000 people are affected by the deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border. Rescue efforts were temporarily paused after an overflowing lake threatened to trigger more floods.

Fear of mass seal deaths triggers Australian withdrawal from remote island

18 deaths from battery fires show hidden danger of UK's e-bike boom

Fatalities included people who inhaled toxic fumes from fires or became trapped inside burning homes.

Experts Say SUP Deaths Have Quadrupled in Recent Years. The Culprit? Your Ankle Leash.

Ankle SUP leashes can turn deadly in flowing water. Experts reveal why waist leashes save lives on rivers—and how to choose the right gear. The post Experts Say SUP Deaths Have Quadrupled in Recent Years. The Culprit? Your Ankle Leash. appeared first on Outside Online .

Kennedy posts vaccine misinformation, spars on social media amid measles deaths

Kennedy has blamed others for declining vaccination rates, and downplayed the dangers of measles.

Extra 200 police drafted in to aid force investigating wrong-way crash and fire deaths

Cleveland Police confirms it has support from six local forces and the National Crime Agency.

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the U.S. this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, state health officials said Tuesday, the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year.

RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shot back at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on social media after the governor blamed him and the Trump administration for playing a part in the measles outbreaks that led to two deaths in his state. Pennsylvania

The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year

The fatalities come amid declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.

New AI That Detects Body Language And Eye Contact At Las Vegas Crosswalks Likely Won't Help Prevent Pedestrian Deaths

Like every other surveillance-type AI-driven software, it was implemented in an area where the people paying taxes didn't vote for it or agree to it.

Nvidia Jetson Orin-guided Russian AI drone killed three civilians in Ukraine, forensic teams say — first documented case of civilian deaths caused by a Russian

A Russian Molniya drone carrying an Nvidia Jetson Orin module crashed and killed three civilians at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia last month after choosing its final target without a human pilot, according to a New York Times investigation that cites Ukrainian air defense command

Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths - AP News

Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths AP News The latest dangerous social media trend that ‘gamifies’ deadly driving CNN Twelve people arrested after A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers The Guardi

Probe yet to establish ‘Love Jihad’ link in Kakinada family deaths: SP

Bindhu Madhav says charges against Sadhik Khan will be enhanced if further investigation establishes the alleged link

Heat wave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: First figures

Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heat waves and drought that scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures.

Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022

Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request Zelensky has been making f

Efforts on to identify tiger responsible for two human deaths in Gudalur

Although the tiger has been spotted, its identity is yet to be matched with official records due to lack of clear image of the animal

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Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02642-x Using available data and modelling to assess the incidence of snakebites and associated deaths provides information needed for efforts to tackle this public-health concern.

Nepal‑Tibet disaster linked to climate change—a glaciologist explains

The cause of the huge floods and debris flow on the border between Nepal and Tibet, which have caused hundreds of deaths, appears to have been an ice avalanche—the result of a huge piece of a glacier collapsing and cascading down the mountain more than 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) t

Australia opened the door to dangerous e-bikes. New safety standards could finally close it

High powered e-bikes aren’t meant to be used on roads. But many are – and deaths have followed. Will new standards fix the problem?

Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What They Deserve’ in Season 3

At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible deaths ahead.

Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says

Rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiums Europe’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and worsening health conditions, the rating ag

How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?

Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as

Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea

Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles South Korea and Japan were hit by extreme rain late last week and into this week. On 13 August in the city of Chiba near Tokyo there was a record-breaking 115mm of rai

Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief comes under scrutiny - NPR

Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief comes under scrutiny NPR Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China AP News Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change The New York Times They went to

In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope

Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.

Nepal starts burying its dead as search for over 4,200 missing continues

The combined deaths in Nepal and China surpassed 900, with more than 4,700 people missing.

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and China flood tops 3,000

Latest figures from both countries put the number of missing at 3,044, with a further 750 confirmed deaths.

‘Extremely risky operations’: Rescuers work amid threat of river banks bursting

Nearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.

Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected

DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.

Four of a family allegedly die by suicide at Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are yet to establish the exact sequence of events

RIP, Tim Curry: Ars remembers his top 10 iconic performances

It's said celebrity deaths come in threes.

Trump officials cast doubt on Pennsylvania measles death claims

Top Trump administration health officials are openly questioning the circumstances of two deaths that Pennsylvania officials attributed to measles.

Even at big companies, health care costs are increasing

Two U.S. measles deaths, the profit motive for women's health, and more Morning Rounds news today

A look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural Afghanistan

It's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people there, and Refugees International attributes over 160 deaths during the last 18 mon

Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears grow

In DR Congo, the Ebola outbreak continues with at least 5,514 cases recorded, and 2,462 deaths. With fears the virus will reach the capital Kinshasa, authorities have begun stepping up patrols along the Congo River, as FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.

Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya

An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida

At least two deaths caused by Vibriosis have been reported each year in Florida since 2017.

Australia's bird flu response: Too little, but it's not too late

When news broke over the weekend that Australia's first mainland case of bird flu in a mammal—the death of a long-nosed fur seal—had been detected, I felt deep sadness and dread for what's likely to come next. We should expect large-scale deaths of mammals, in addition to birds.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves

A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.