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Six Dead in São Paulo's Penha Collapse — and the Inspection That Never Happened

A São Paulo tower collapsed on a sleeping family, killing six. City records show years of fines, a fake demolition sign-off, and now, arrests.

Latin Times · Sep 15

A father in Gaza searches for his family's bones in the rubble of their home

Mahmoud Hammad sifts through the rubble of his Gaza home, destroyed by an Israeli airstrike over two years ago

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Brad Pitt Latino No More: William Levy Becomes a Super Star in Europe with a Powerful Mix of Brawl and Faith and Vulnerability - INTERVIEW

William Levy has encountered a character who, for the first time and publicly, has allowed him to embrace an important aspect of his faith: Spanish Civil Defense Commander Mario Torres, the protagonist of his new film, Under the Volcano. Levy has lived in Torres's shoes for over two years in…

Latin Times · Nov 21, 2025

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Death toll rises to 16 after factory fire in Bangladesh capital

A fire at a garment factory and a warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital has left at least 16 people dead and several others injured, the Fire Service and Civil Defense department said

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires

Syria’s wildfires are the first major natural disaster since the country overthrew the al-Assad regime in December.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2025

Israeli military admits ‘operational misunderstanding’ after troops killed 15 Gaza medics

‘Poor night visibility’ was also blamed for the deaths of the aid workers following an investigation by Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Phone footage appears to contradict Israel's account in troops' killing of 15 Palestinian medics

A video on the phone of one of 15 Palestinian medics killed by Israeli forces in Gaza shows that their emergency vehicles had their lights and sirens flashing and their logos clearly visible when they came under a barrage of gunfire from troops lasting more than five minutes

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

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How did Israel kill the Red Crescent medics in Gaza?

Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025

Israeli troops killed 15 Palestinian medics and buried them in a mass grave, UN says

Palestinians held funerals for 15 medics and emergency responders killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Bodies of first responders recovered from mass grave in Gaza

THE bodies of first responders have been recovered from a mass grave in Gaza as Israel has been accused of bombing them in their emergency vehicles…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Father of missing US student Sudiksha Konanki asks for wider investigation in Dominican Republic

The father of a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia who went missing in the Dominican Republic while on spring break says he's asking authorities to widen their investigation

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

The discovery of brutal mass graves in Syria reveals Assad's legacy of horror

Syria’s Civil Defense has uncovered over two dozen charred bodies in two basements in rural Damascus, adding to the growing tally of mass graves discovered since the ousting of Bashar Assad

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Gaza Civil Defense Personnel Suffer Heavy Losses In Ongoing Conflict

Gaza's Civil Defense faces significant losses and infrastructure damage in ongoing conflict with Israel.

Palestinian Civil Defense Urges Safety Amid Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Palestinian Civil Defense emphasizes safety during ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza, urging caution and vigilance among residents for a secure environment.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Al Jazeera Photojournalist In Gaza

Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills Al Jazeera journalist Ahmad Al-Louh and sparks controversy over target and casualties. Conflict escalates in the region.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

Middle East latest: Rescue workers pull 30 bodies from apartments in Lebanon after Israeli strike

Lebanon’s Civil Defense service says they have pulled 30 bodies from the rubble of an apartment building that Israel struck the night before

TechRadar · Oct 28, 2024

Russian espionage mission to subvert Ukrainian conscription uncovered by Google TAG

Ukrainian's looking to download an app for monitoring military recruiters and instead downloading malware and infostealers.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza has killed 17

Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people, nearly all women and children

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Woman Rescued Alive After 5 Days Under Gaza Rubble

Miraculous rescue in Gaza City as woman saved from rubble after Israeli strike. Gaza Civil Defense team's swift action brings hope amidst conflict.

Dozen Killed In Gaza Strikes, Civil Defense Reports

A series of strikes and shelling in Gaza led to tragic deaths, with casualties reported in various locations.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Civil Defense Volunteers In Dardghaya

Israeli airstrike in Dardghaya kills civil defense volunteers, devastates community infrastructure in Christian village near Tyre.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Lebanon Civil Defense Members In Tyre

Tragedy in Lebanon as 5 Civil Defense workers killed in Israeli airstrike, sparking condemnation and calls for justice.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Emergency crews recover bodies in Gaza City as negotiations continue in Egypt

Dozens of bodies collected throughout Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighborhood arrived at Al-Ahli Hospital on Friday morning while civil defense workers said they continued to unearth the dead from destroyed streets and buildings

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say

Gaza’s Heath Ministry says Israeli strikes on a tent camp near Rafah have killed at least 25 people and wounded another 50

Multiple Palestinians Killed In Airstrikes On Rafah, Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza cause casualties as tensions rise in the region. Palestinian Civil Defense responds to tragic events.

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