Europe

Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

SOLLENTUNA, Sweden (AFP) -- The frigid water under the frozen Ravalen lake north of Stockholm doesn't intimidate Elton as the…

DEVELOPING STORY: Death toll rises above 15,000 in Turkey, Syria quake

The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria climbed above 15,000 on Wednesday, as rescuers raced…

Australia vows to hold Russia accountable for MH17 disaster

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday pledged to hold Russia accountable for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, after…

In Pictures: Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 9,500

Heartrending scenes of a newborn plucked alive from the rubble and a broken father clutching his dead daughter's hand have…

DEVELOPING STORY: Death toll rises above 7,100 in Turkey, Syria quake

Istanbul, Turkey | AFP | The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria rose above 7,100…

Ghanaian footballer Atsu rescued from Turkish quake, says association

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Turkey…

IN PICTURES: Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria dug with their bare hands through the freezing night Tuesday hunting for survivors among the…

Earthquake kills more than 3,600 in Turkey, Syria

  SANLIURFA, Turkey (AFP) -- A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,600 people and…

Mother, seven children die in fire in France

Lille, France | AFP | Monday 2/6/2023 A mother and her seven children aged two to 14 died after a…

In Pictures: 7.8-Magnitude earthquake kills hundreds across Turkey and Syria

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings and…

This website uses cookies.