At least 19 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India
Incident took place at festival in Kolkata, in India’s West Bengal state, amid large crowds and rainfall, police say.
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White House construction project to cost almost $1bn
The White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects.
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Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye
A fire broke out at a workers’ accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.
Published On 6 Aug 2026
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Evacuations as landslide threatens Indian village, construction firm blamed
A landslide during heavy monsoon rains tore through the Indian hill town of Shimla, forcing villagers to evacuate
Published On 11 Jul 2026
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Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears
An unstable Manhattan skyscraper has triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled.
Published On 8 Jul 2026
Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Palestinian officials warn against the implications of the plan, saying it would further isolate East Jerusalem.
![A pro-settlement sign put up by Israeli settlers on the side of a road near Nablus City reads in Hebrew 'Welcome to northern Samaria.We have returned to our homes' in the West Bank. [FILE: Alaa Badarneh/EPA]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13815310-1783063702.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany
At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.
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US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem
The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
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Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan
At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
At least 14 children killed after roof of Pakistan tuition centre collapses
One teacher and eight other children also injured after incident in Lahore.
With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
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