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Fire at Hungary's largest refinery contained, no injuries reported

Hungary's strategic oil refinery in Százhalombatta, 27 kilometres from Budapest, may temporarily shut as a result of the fire.

21/10/2025

Romania

At least three killed in explosion at Bucharest apartment block

The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital's Inspectorate for Emergency Situations.

17/10/2025

Europe News

Three Italian police killed in apparently deliberate house explosion

The two-storey farmhouse had been filled with gas and the explosion was set off when authorities opened the door, regional governor Luca Zaia told Sky TG24.

14/10/2025

Poland

Polish prosecutors charge two Russian citizens with spying for Moscow

The couple was charged with spying for Russian intelligence, and one of them was additionally charged for plotting to send a parcel bomb via courier.

13/10/2025

USA

Several dead in explosion at Tennessee munitions plant, sheriff says

Aerial footage of the aftermath showed the explosion had apparently obliterated one of Accurate Energetic Systems' hilltop buildings, leaving only smouldering wreckage.

10/10/2025

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Munich Oktoberfest resumes after closure

Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers.

01/10/2025

Russia

Ukraine strikes one of Russia's top oil refineries

The oil facility is one of Russia’s largest, and is responsible for producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Kyiv says clamping down on Russia’s oil industry, which it says finances the Kremlin’s war, will pressure them towards agreeing to negotiate an end to the fighting.

14/09/2025

World News

One person killed and 25 injured in Madrid explosion

The blast also damaged a cafe, a store and other properties according to authorities, killing at least one person and injuring 25.

14/09/2025

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Gas tanker explodes in Mexico City, killing three

A tanker truck carrying over 13,000 gallons of fuel overturned and exploded under a Mexico City highway overpass on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring about 70.

11/09/2025

Russia

Fire at Russian industrial plant kills 11 and injures 130

Local authorities in the Ryazan region declared a day of mourning on Monday.

16/08/2025

Peru

Explosion in high-crime area in northern Peru injures 10 people

The explosion, which also interrupted electric service in the area and affected an unknown number of vehicles, was the second blast reported in the South American country on Thursday.

15/08/2025

USA

At least two people dead, 10 injured in US Steel plant explosion

The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania.

12/08/2025

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Two fireworks boats catch fire during Yokohama festival

Two boats launching fireworks caught fire on Monday, during a summer festival in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, cancelling the event halfway.

05/08/2025

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WATCH: Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries

The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued erupting on Monday, a day after it became active for the first time in over 600 years following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the region.

04/08/2025

USA

Three killed after explosion rips through Nebraska biofuels plant

The blast at around noon on Tuesday shredded the top of the plant's tall tower, exposing mangled concrete and rebar, while the metal walls and roof of the building below were crumpled and charred.

30/07/2025

Thailand

At least nine killed in blast at fireworks factory in central Thailand

Thai police said the explosion took place in a building used to produce fireworks, but it was not clear if it was licensed to do so.

30/07/2025

Syria

At least six killed in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.

24/07/2025

USA

At least three killed in explosion at LA sheriffs' training facility

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that it "appears to be a horrific incident” and said federal agents are at the scene to learn more.

18/07/2025

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Explosion at Rome fuel station leaves dozens injured

A powerful explosion at a petrol and LPG station in Rome’s Centocelle district injured at least 25 people, including several police officers and a firefighter.

04/07/2025

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Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said.

02/07/2025