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United Kingdom

Bristol explosion: Four dead, one injured in blast at UK sewage plant

Authorities have confirmed there are a "number of casualties" in the blast, which is believed to taken place in a chemical tank at a water recycling centre.

Saudi Arabia

Three injured in 'explosive' attack at a cemetery in Jeddah

Several people have been injured in an "improvised explosive device attack" on an international Armistice ceremony at a non-Muslim cemetery in the Saudi city of Jeddah.

Italy

Firefighters battle large blaze in Italian port city of Ancona

The flames created a vast plume of smoke over the city, but authorities reported that the fire had been brought under control on Wednesday.

Sweden

Two freight train collision near Gothenburg spurs emergency operation

One of the trains was loaded with dangerous materials, including flammable gas and a corrosive substance.

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Drone footage shows devastation wrought by Beirut blast

The August 4 explosion hit Beirut port and destroyed thousands of buildings.

Lebanon

French police arrive in Lebanon to investigate Beirut port explosion

Both Lebanese protesters and members of the international community have called for an impartial investigation into the incident that killed more than 170 people and injured thousands.

Lebanon

What is ammonium nitrate and why is it blamed for the Beirut disaster?

The compound blamed for the disaster is not easily combustible but has been implicated in several explosions and attacks.

Lebanon

In pictures: Beirut suffers unprecedented damage following explosions

Two explosions near the Lebanese capital's port destroyed nearly half the city, officials said.

Lebanon

Beirut blast: Macron to visit Lebanon as countries offer help

Lebanon has received offers of help from abroad after the Beirut port blast amid fears over health, food security and the country's already-shattered economy.

Lebanon

Beirut blast: Death toll rises as three days of mourning start

Lebanon's Health Minister warned 'there are probably more (victims) under the rubble".

Lebanon

Dozens killed and thousands injured in Beirut port blast

The explosion took place at the port shortly before 19:00 local time (18:00 CET) with a large cloud of smoke billowing over the city. Eyewitnesses reported significant damage.

Turkey

Two dead and dozens injured in explosion at Turkish fireworks factory

There were believed to be around 150 workers at the factory in northwestern Turkey at the time of the explosion.

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North Korea blows up its joint liaison office with South Korea

The South Korean defence ministry released surveillance footage of the explosion in Kaesong, which is located just over the border in North Korea.

Tunisia

Several injured after blast near American embassy in Tunis

Tunisian media are reporting that a suicide bomber on a motorcycle set off a blast near the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.

Spain

'Almost unbelievable': Metal plate from Spain blast kills man 3km away

He was one of two people killed in a huge explosion at a chemical plant in north-east Spain on Tuesday.

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'It's been a blast': Detroit power plant demolished with explosives

It was blown up to make way for a Jeep factory.

Germany

One dead and 25 injured in German residential building explosion

Police recovered gas canisters and World War I ammunition from one of the flats.

Slovakia

At least seven killed after gas explosion in Slovakia apartment complex

The fire department said one person was still missing after the explosion.

Italy

Fireworks factory blast kills five and injures two in Sicily

Fireworks depot safety called into question once again as the factory owner's wife and son are on casualties list

United Kingdom

Watch: Landmark cooling towers destroyed in controlled explosion

Landmark Didcot cooling towers destroyed in controlled explosion