Accidents

Two US Navy ships collide in waters near South America, WSJ reports

The US Navy combat logistics ship USNS Supply on Dec 18, 2025. It collided with the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun during a replenishment-at-sea.

Autopsies show migrants in shipwreck off Greece died of head injuries, not drowning

A criminal investigation has begun into the Feb 3 incident involving a dingy and a coast guard vessel.

Spanish PM vows justice, defends rail safety after deadly accidents

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses Parliament in Madrid, Spain, on Feb 11.

Friends raise funds for mum of girl who died in Chinatown accident as she remains hospitalised

Ms Raisha Anindra Pascasiswi and her six-year-old daughter, Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani, were hit by a car in Chinatown on Feb 6. The two were taken to hospital, where Sheyna later died.

Local actress Jin Yinji, 78, recovering after fall at home

Jin Yinji suffered a fall from the stairs at home in January.

Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear power plant again

TEPCO switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Feb 9 after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch.

American skier Breezy Johnson wins downhill after big crash for teammate Vonn

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill Victory Ceremony - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 08, 2026. Gold medallist Breezy Johnson of United States celebrates after winning the women's downhill REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Memorial for Crans-Montana fire victims goes up in flames: Swiss police

According to initial reports, the fire started near the candles placed on a table in the centre of the memorial, said Swiss police.

‘Large-scale’ avalanche kills two skiers in French Alps

According to local rescue services, the two men died when an avalanche was triggered on Feb 7 near the village of Saint-Veran, known as the highest village in the French Alps.

Six injured, including two police officers, after snow-related car collisions in Tokyo

The collisions involved seven cars at Tsukiji Ohashi bridge (above) in Tokyo's Chuo Ward.

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