A migrant boat sank off Chrissi Island, leaving at least 18 feared dead. Only two survivors were rescued after a Turkish cargo ship alerted Greek authorities.
A gas cylinder explosion at a Goa nightclub sparked a deadly fire that killed at least 25 people, including staff and tourists, prompting a major investigation into safety lapses.
A strong 7.0 earthquake hit the remote Alaska–Canada border region, shaking communities in Alaska and Yukon but causing no reported casualties or damage.
The UK is battling its most severe flu outbreak in ten years, with hospitalizations up 56% and low childhood vaccination rates deepening the crisis, health officials warn.