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Authorities in Nepal and Tibet have halted search efforts after a landslide-created barrier lake overflowed, triggering dangerous flash floods along the mountainous border. The renewed flooding endangers teams searching for dozens of missing mountaineers, including British nationals.
A woman has died in Nigeria after being hit by a car belonging to a university registrar. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle lost control, striking the woman who was standing beside a commercial motorcyclist.
A large building fire broke out in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, on Monday evening, with eyewitnesses reporting hearing two explosions. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
The Cerknica Police Station is investigating a traffic accident that occurred on the road between Unac and Postojna, Slovenia. A cyclist sustained minor injuries in the collision, which also involved a driving school vehicle, and police are now searching for the driving school driver and eyewitnesses.
"It appears the engine failed and the plane came down again. The rain was falling.
The town of Kelkheim is in shock following a femicide where many children were eyewitnesses to the brutal act. The incident has left the community deeply affected.
Authorities are attempting to identify two key individuals based on eyewitness accounts describing the movements of arsonists who set fire to the Marfin bank in 2010, an incident that tragically resulted in the deaths of three people, including a pregnant woman.
Families of victims in a recent boat tragedy in Vietnam are seeking clear information and the return of remains. Eyewitnesses claim crew negligence and treatment delays contributed to the incident.
An incredible incident occurred in Elafonisos where a ferry entered the port with its ramp open while a man swam in the sea to board the vessel. Eyewitnesses captured images of the event.
A 29-year-old known rowdy-sheeter, Rajubhai alias Raju, was brutally hacked to death in broad daylight in JP Nagar, Bengaluru. Eyewitnesses watched helplessly as assailants in a car intercepted Raju.
Eyewitnesses describe the horror and devastation caused by the recent powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, which have left over 180 dead and nearly 1,500 injured. Many recount the terrifying experience of the tremors and the subsequent chaos.
A train collision near London resulted in the death of one person, identified as the train driver, and left dozens of others injured. Passengers described chaotic scenes with many sustaining broken legs and other severe injuries.
Finnish police are investigating an act of violence in Tampere, with eyewitnesses reporting that a victim was pushed onto train tracks.
Testimony from multiple eyewitnesses has cast doubt on Karmelo Anthony’s claim of self-defense in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
A police operation is underway near the Central Library in Switzerland, with multiple emergency vehicles on site and eyewitnesses reporting hearing gunshots.
An uncontrolled car drove through Modena's old town, injuring eight pedestrians, two of whom had their legs amputated. Eyewitnesses reported dramatic scenes.
A reporter from 20 Minuten was injured by a water cannon during a May 1st event in Zurich, with eyewitnesses criticizing the police's use of force as disproportionate, while police expressed regret for the injury.
The Kremlin announced the cancellation of the traditional Victory Day parade march in Moscow, citing security threats and stating it would be held in a digital format. This decision comes amidst ongoing tensions and discussions regarding foreign leaders' attendance.
An individual has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a crowded LGBT+ club, which led to the evacuation of thousands of people. Eyewitnesses reported a large-scale evacuation as emergency services responded to the incident.
A car plunged into the Ikpoba Hill River in Edo State, Nigeria, on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses attempted to help, but the driver reportedly refused to be rescued.
An incident at a protest blockade in Novi Sad, Serbia, has sparked controversy, with eyewitnesses claiming a pensioner involved was a provocateur rather than a peaceful participant. Critics have suggested the event may have been staged by authorities.
The Buchenwald concentration camp memorial is commemorating the 81st anniversary of its liberation, with fewer eyewitnesses present than ever before. The event prompts discussions on how the changing presence of survivors impacts memorial culture.
A man disguised as a parent stormed a daycare center in Kampala, Uganda, and fatally stabbed four toddlers, according to eyewitnesses.
A retired brigadier was killed in Dehradun, India, after being hit by a stray bullet during a road rage incident between occupants of two vehicles, with eyewitnesses reporting high-speed vehicles and shots fired.
According to initial information from eyewitnesses, pyrotechnic devices were activated and ignited on the fifth floor of the Faculty of Philosophy, after which, it is suspected, a female person –…
Students from Prague schools are interviewing eyewitnesses of the 1968 occupation and the 1989 Velvet Revolution, contributing their reports to the 'Stories of Our Neighbors' project by the Post Bellum organization.
At least 13 civilians were killed when a drone attack struck the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad on Thursday, according to local volunteers and eyewitnesses.
A shocking incident unfolded in Damoh where a 16-year-old boy was brutally murdered. Eyewitnesses claim the accused then engaged in cannibalistic acts.
Messages received by SBS News capture the mood inside Iran as some rejoice over the killing of its supreme leader, while others mourn.
According to eyewitnesses, the tram reportedly developed a quite high speed before derailing.
Eyewitnesses said flames shot up into the sky, accompanied by loud bursting sounds, triggering panic in the surrounding area
Students at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran reportedly chanted protest slogans, with eyewitnesses reporting clashes.
Eyewitnesses allege that a locked exit door exacerbated casualties during a deadly fire at a Pakistani hospital that claimed the lives of fourteen newborns. The allegations have sparked outrage and prompted calls for a thorough investigation into facility safety protocols.
Eyewitnesses report that gunmen killed at least 24 people in Central Nigeria.
A moped rider sustained broken bones in his hand and leg after an incident with police during a moped meet in Tuusula, Finland, with eyewitnesses expressing shock over Saturday's events.
An NGO doctor active at Aeon Mall Kumamoto described the situation as 'extremely tense,' while an employee recounted an explosion occurring approximately two minutes after they exited the building. These accounts highlight the immediate aftermath of a critical incident at the mall.
Police are investigating a case of dangerous driving after a perpetrator fled from officers in a stolen Ford, endangering other traffic participants, and then escaped on foot. Authorities are appealing to eyewitnesses and affected drivers to come forward.
Powerful explosions have rocked Doha, the capital of Qatar, according to eyewitnesses. Authorities have issued a security alert, urging citizens to follow instructions.
Despite a ceasefire, the Israeli army remains in South Lebanon, with satellite images, international organizations, and eyewitnesses documenting widespread destruction and displacement in the region.
The resistance to Nazism has shaped Western morality for decades, but as living eyewitnesses to World War II become fewer, the image of Adolf Hitler as absolute evil is eroding, with monumental consequences.
A 75-year-old man died while waiting in line at a gas station in Petrozavodsk, Russia, according to eyewitnesses. This marks the second reported death amid the country's ongoing fuel crisis.
A small plane reportedly crashed into Beijing's tallest building, causing debris to fall and prompting authorities to seal off the area. Details remain unclear as Chinese authorities have not yet issued an official statement.
Iordanis Eleftheriadis, Christos Hatzisavvidis, and Dimitrios Aslanidis, residents of Serifeli, recounted how 36 villages were burned in a single day.
Russian police are reportedly conducting mass arrests in several cities in the Penza region, stopping men on the street and forcing them to sign army contracts for the war in Ukraine, according to eyewitnesses. This comes amid falling recruitment numbers.
Police in Lappeenranta, Finland, have made progress in the investigation of a moped-related death, with young eyewitnesses questioned and the suspected car driver identified as a young adult.
Eyewitnesses recount the Pfaffenthal explosion that occurred on May 30, 1976, one of the most severe post-war disasters in Luxembourg City, with memories remaining vivid to this day.
Eyewitnesses in Italy's capital described a tornado storm as something they had never seen before, causing significant impact in Rome.
A man was attacked and killed by a bear in the Vitosha Mountains near Sofia, Bulgaria. Eyewitnesses reported that the victim attempted to defend himself with a stick.
A man attempted to slit his wife's throat in Bengaluru's Nelamangala area, but locals intervened and rescued her, subsequently beating up the assailant.
Finnish police have suspended their investigation into the theft of highly endangered Hämeenkylmänkukka flowers, valued at nearly 1,500 euros each, due to a lack of eyewitnesses.
A gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was reportedly targeting President Trump and his administration officials, prompting an evacuation and raising security concerns. The incident led to discussions about event security and the safety of high-profile attendees.
A woman professor narrowly escaped injury after her car fell into an open pit on a road in Gurugram, which eyewitnesses say had been left open for several months.
A French peacekeeper was killed and others wounded in an attack on a UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon, prompting condemnation from several nations. French President Macron accused Hezbollah of responsibility, an accusation the group denied.
A 21-year-old engineering student has been arrested in Gurgaon, India, following a fatal accident where he allegedly drove an SUV on the wrong side of the road, colliding with a scooter and killing two young men. Eyewitnesses reported suspicious behavior prior to the crash.
Eyewitnesses in Bor, Serbia, claim to have recognized Belgrade leaders in the company of thugs during local elections held three days ago, raising questions about the integrity of the democratic process and potential resignations.
Eyewitnesses reported that a bus carrying about twenty men with poles and torches arrived at a polling station in Crvenka around 7 PM, suggesting a potential incident of intimidation during local elections in Serbia.
The Tezgam Express derailed near Lodhran, Pakistan, with eyewitnesses reporting the train split into two parts after a coupling hook broke, though no casualties have been reported.
A destructive Iranian missile barrage has been reported, with Araghchi singling out the US and Israel, while Pope Leo decries the 'atrocious violence' in the Iran war and urges a ceasefire, also expressing concern over the situation in Lebanon.
Strikes were also reported in Isfahan, Karaj, Zahedan, Kermanshah, and other Iranian cities, eyewitnesses and local media cited by Iran International claimed.
A fatal truck crash on the Calabar-Itu Highway in Cross River, Nigeria, claimed one life and injured others, with eyewitnesses blaming poor road conditions.
Eyewitnesses report that hundreds of Iranians are crossing the border into Turkey, likely due to the escalating conflict.
BANNU: A tragic incident during Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district has left the area in mourning after militants raided a mosque and abducted three brothers, two of whom were police personnel. Eyewitnesses reported that 10–12 armed men entered the mosque, held worshippers hostage, and abducted three brothers before fleeing to an unknown location. The abducted individuals were identified as Saeed Akhtar, a clerk at the commissioner’s office, and Amjad and Hazr...
Eyewitnesses reported smoke clouds rising over the Iranian capital of Tehran on social media, with the cause remaining unclear.
Eyewitnesses allege that a secured ward door trapped infants during a deadly blaze that killed 14 babies, while hospital officials maintain the entrance was guarded rather than locked.
Firefighters and local residents near Omiš, Croatia, described a severe fire that spread rapidly, stating it 'burned like gasoline.' One resident whose house was among the first to ignite expressed frustration over recurring incidents.
A video has emerged showing police using a car to force a teenage moped rider into a ditch. Helsingin Sanomat received multiple reports from eyewitnesses present at the scene on Saturday evening.
Eyewitnesses claim that police opened fire on participants of the Awami Huqooq Long March in Rawalakot, PoJK, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals.
A fire threatened the Ounaspaviljonki venue in Rovaniemi, Finland, where the Simerock music festival is scheduled to take place, with eyewitnesses reporting two boys fleeing the scene.
Google DeepMind collaborated with Pele's family, historians, and eyewitnesses, utilizing advanced AI models to transform memories and historical fragments into moving images, reconstructing a legendary lost goal from 1959.
In a horrific incident, a raging fire swept through a crowded pub in Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of 27 individuals. Panic ensued as smoke enveloped the venue, with numerous victims cornered at the rear due to obstructed emergency exits. Eyewitnesses shared their desperate attempts to escape the chaos as the inferno blazed shortly before midnight.
A 73-year-old man began to drown in Simonov zaliv, but quick intervention by eyewitnesses and water rescuers was crucial in resuscitating him before he was transported to Izola hospital.
Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen has condemned the stabbings in Oulu, emphasizing the importance of apprehending the suspect and urging eyewitnesses to report all observations to the police.
A small aircraft reportedly crashed into Beijing's tallest building, causing debris from both the plane and the structure to fall to the ground, leading to panic among eyewitnesses.
A Dublin man, Strickland Christopher, has been jailed after eyewitnesses reported him beating his girlfriend and kicking her in the face during a late-night assault in Kimmage.
A kilometer-long traffic jam has formed on the Trakia highway near Vakarel, Bulgaria. Eyewitnesses cited by Nova TV reported a significant queue of vehicles.
Eyewitnesses describe a brutal stabbing incident in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where a man was stabbed multiple times in the head on an open street, with a shock video of the event now circulating on social media.
A devastating fire at a bed and breakfast in South Delhi resulted in the deaths of 21 people, with the owner subsequently arrested and placed in police custody. Eyewitnesses reported the owner was present at the scene for a short period before leaving.
A sect leader has publicly decried the deportation of individuals described as 'potential eyewitnesses' in an ongoing manslaughter trial.
The court ordered the bus driver, Kosta Todorov, involved in a collision with a truck on the Hemus highway, to remain in custody. The court cited a risk of him absconding, with eyewitnesses having testified about the incident.
A political aide to top BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, an incident that has intensified concerns over post-election violence in the state. Police have detained three people in connection with the murder.
A teenage boy was transported to the emergency room after being attacked by a group of youths near the Hamraborg Health Center in Kópavogur, Iceland, with eyewitnesses reporting he was unconscious.
Jihadists killed at least 17 people near a town in northeastern Nigeria as they were collecting firewood, according to eyewitnesses and a paramilitary organization involved in the anti-jihadist fight.
Eyewitnesses have detailed the reported capture of a German journalist by Syrian security forces, raising concerns about press freedom.
Eyewitnesses captured footage of a burning fuel tanker driving through the center of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire in its wake.
The article reflects on the essence of journalism and the role of reporters, bringing to mind Maroula, recognized as Cyprus's first female journalist.
New archives are shedding light on the truth of the Nanjing Massacre and Japan’s heinous crimes during World War II, presenting foreign eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence.
A hailstorm has caused damage in the Krumovgrad region of Bulgaria, according to eyewitnesses.
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 passenger aircraft collided with a fire truck immediately after landing at New York's LaGuardia International Airport, killing two pilots. New harrowing details, including eyewitness accounts from passengers and a pilot's reported final words, have emerged regarding the fatal incident.
According to eyewitnesses, supporters of both parties threw stones at each other and raised slogans.
Eyewitnesses said the impact was so severe that both victims were thrown into the air and landed several metres away.
This morning, an unknown man 'snuck' into the Dalmatia Tower skyscraper and literally jumped from it, writes Slobodna Dalmacija.
Residents in Bahrain, including two Catalans, recounted hearing evacuation alarms during an Iranian attack on a US naval base, providing a first-person perspective on the escalating conflict.
An explosion occurred in Effretikon, Switzerland, on Wednesday afternoon, causing windows to shake according to eyewitnesses.
Thirty-four individuals were arrested in a raid in the lower Galilee region after four people were injured in a grenade incident. Eyewitnesses reported an explosion followed by gunfire and a drone hovering over the area.