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Powerful bomb explodes near train in Pakistan's Quetta, killing at least 24

The attack, which killed at least 24 people and injured more than 70, was the latest in a series of major strikes on infrastructure in the Pakistani province that borders Iran and Afghanistan.

People gather as they search for survivors after a blast near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, May 24, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone
Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China May 23, 2026.

At least 90 killed in China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years

A drone picture shows water being sprayed on a tank as a chemical incident involving a failing tank of flammable liquid called methyl methacrylate, used in the aerospace industry, has forced an evacuation in the surrounding area in Garden Grove, California, US May, 22, 2026.

Estimated 40,000 evacuated in California as toxic chemical tank poised to leak or explode

New York firefighters. (Ilustrative)

One dead, 36 injured in explosion following fire at New York City dry dock


Iran believed to be behind central Israel bus bombings, initial security assessment finds

Attack likely planned by Iran • None wounded • Hamas battalion links blasts to 'jihad of victory or martyrdom'

Bus bombing in central Israel terror attack, February 20, 2025.

Antisemitic terrorist attack averted by Australian police discovery of explosive-filled caravan

"That caravan contained an amount of explosives and some indication that those explosives might be used in some form of antisemitic attack," he told a news conference.

(Illustrative) Australian police patrol in central Melbourne, Australia, December 22, 2017.

Chinese scientists use steamed buns to supercharge world's most powerful non-nuclear explosive

The scientists purchased steamed buns from a cafeteria at Zhongbei University for research, costing only 1 dollar for six.

 Chinese scientists use steamed buns to supercharge world's most powerful non-nuclear explosive. Illustration.

Spanish YouTuber arrested for tutorials showing how to manufacture explosives

"I am a good guy making educational, informative, and entertaining videos," Alberto R. H. said in a video response.

 Boats at the port of Castro Urdiales, Santa Maria Church and Santa Ana Castle Lighthouse in Cantabria region in northern Spain.

Internal espionage: How Israeli spies infiltrated Hezbollah for decades - NYT

Israel’s spy network infiltrated Hezbollah for decades, leading to Hassan Nasrallah's assassination and the world-renowned explosive pager operation.

 Slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah seen with the shadow of Benjamin Netanyahu (illustrative)

Eleven people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says

Ankara announced fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched.

 Firefighters work on the scene after a blast at an explosives factory in Balikesir, Turkey, December 24, 2024.

Apartment building in The Hague collapses after fire, four injured

Prime Minister Dick Schoof said in a statement he was shocked by images of the disaster and had offered assistance to local authorities.

A fire brigade vehicle is seen near the medical center, after Dutch police arrested a suspect after a shooting in Rotterdam, Netherlands, September 28, 2023.

We live in fear: Car explosion leaves two dead, as Ramle residents rage against Police impotence

Ramle residents spoke about their frustration with the police and, in particular, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, "We live in fear."

 The remnants of a car explosion which killed two people near Ramle, November 27, 2024.

Exploding parcels in Europe part of plot to target US flights, officials say

Intelligence agencies in Europe have pointed to Moscow as being the source of a series of fires and acts of sabotage in Europe aimed at destabilizing allies of Ukraine.

A general view shows the DHL robotic package processing site, which the company claims is the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Middle East, in Lod, Israel, January 11, 2022.

'Built to accommodate 1,000 terrorists': Uncovering and destroying a Hezbollah tunnel system

Intelligence officials clearly identified Hezbollah's complex tunnel system built 800 meters from the border, which, at the peak of the fighting, housed around 1,000 Hezbollah operatives.

 IDF strikes Hezbollah tunnel routes in southern Lebanon.