Africa 1 hour ago Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100 The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.
Africa 2 hours ago 40 confirmed dead after dam collapses in western Kenya, police say At least 40 people have died after a dam collapsed in western Kenya, police have confirmed. Ongoing rains have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people.
Christianity 1 day ago Pastor Greg Laurie to deliver faith-filled inspirational message at 'Hope for Lahaina' event Pastor Greg Laurie and "American Idol" alum Danny Gokey are set to deliver a message of faith and inspiration at the "Hope for Lahaina" event on Sunday, with music by Leeland.
Africa 2 days ago At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.
Brazil 2 days ago 10 confirmed dead after fire at Brazilian hotel, authorities say A fire started in a small hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The hotel was known to provide affordable housing.
Africa 3 days ago 155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding 155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.
Brazil 3 days ago Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.
Africa 3 days ago More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.
India 3 days ago 6 dead, 20 injured after explosion causes restaurant and hotel fire in eastern India A fire tore through a restaurant and hotel complex on Thursday in eastern India, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said.
UNITED NATIONS 4 days ago Russia sinks space nuke ban at UN amid rumors of Putin's orbital weapon The White House in February claimed that it had intelligence suggesting Russia was developing a space-based weapon that would destroy satellites and cause untold chaos.