China's addiction to tobacco isn't new, but its magnitude is growing and putting the nation on the precipice of a health disaster. At 315 million, China has the world's most smokers — 52 per cent of adult men and 2.7 per cent of women...

An unflinching look at South Korea's Sewol ferry disaster as it unfolds and its ramifications on a nation.

U.S. president calls Canada's dairy trade 'a disgrace' and 'a disaster'

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“I heard the roar” Survivors of a series of deadly tornadoes in the US have been describing what happened, as they comb through what is left of their homes and belongings. So far, there have been 80 confirmed deaths.

Dramatic video has caught the moment when raging floodwaters in northern India destroyed part of a hydroelectric project, after a Himalayan glacier broke and allowed a torrent of water to sweep through the valley below.

At least eighteen people have died as massive wildfires rage across South Korea. About 27,000 to be evacuated as firefighters battle strong winds and dry conditions. The southeastern regions have declared an emergency. Watch this report...

Five major wildfires in Manitoba are being fed by high heat and strong winds, say fire officials, but cooler temperatures and rain in the weather forecast won't be enough to quell them.

Analyst says that Israel is likely to increase aid to Gaza “just enough so that they can avoid the kind of disaster”

As roads are cleared and power and communications are restored, we're getting a clearer picture of the damage across Florida from Hurricane Milton and the many tornadoes spawned from the storm.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is warning residents to leave ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Milton, which is expected on Wednesday. People on Florida's Gulf Coast are still cleaning up debris from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.

While Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to Category 4 as wind speeds slow slightly, it is expected to grow in size as it approaches Florida, putting more coastal areas in danger. More than a million people in the state are under...

Helene, now a tropical storm, is battering Georgia and Florida after making landfall overnight as a Category 4 hurricane. Officials say at least three people have died in the storm and more than three million are without power.

The beginning of the school year in Jasper, Alta., was delayed after a wildfire destroyed one-third of the town's buildings in July. School boards said they needed the extra time to ensure the safety of students and staff.

A public inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in London blamed the disaster on failings by the government, construction industry and the companies involved in fitting the exterior with flammable cladding.

At least 30 people are dead and up to 200 missing after a dam collapsed in Port Sudan, wiping out at least 20 villages. Eastern Sudan is already in the midst of a civil war in which more than nine million people have been displaced since...

The Tri-State tornado of 1925 is believed to be the single longest-lasting and longest track tornado, producing the largest loss of life in the United States. It is also one of the fastest-moving tornadoes recorded. With more than 2,000...

Hurricane Helene in 2024 was a storm with tremendous impact on the southeastern United States, not just to the environment but to people, to communities, and to life, far inland after landfall. Over 200 people were killed, not so much...

This video highlights the importance of the International Space and Major Disasters Charter in combating natural disasters. By utilizing satellite data and advanced sensors, the charter allows for swift and effective response to...

IFTEA is a British company that specializes in creating realistic disaster training facilities. Their Boeing 747 training facility allows firefighters to practice tackling fires in a safe and controlled environment. With the ability to...

What would happen if a disruptive event meant you no longer have full access to your critical technology infrastructure or data? You need a Disaster Recovery Plan. While Business Continuity (BC) focuses on restoring and maintaining the...

This video discusses three football clubs and their experiences with tragedy and success. It highlights the Munich Air Disaster that affected Manchester United, the Hillsborough disaster that impacted Liverpool, and the rich history and...

This video recounts the tragic Munich Air Disaster of 1958, in which British European Airways Flight 609 crashed while carrying the Manchester United football team. The incident resulted in the loss of lives, including players and staff...