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DISASTERBREAKINGJun 30A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happenedBBC World
DISASTERJun 30China’s Politburo orders rapid-response overhaul in the face of floods and extreme heatChina’s top leadership has warned of the dangers of extreme weather and the need for better forecasting and disaster prevention, according to state media. The Politburo issued the warning at its first flood and drought prevention meeting for the year in Beijing on Tuesday, a gathering chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Politburo urged local governments to take “forceful” measures against drought, flooding and typhoons, to “always put the safety of people’s lives first”, evacuate in a...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 29Earthquake jolts southwest ChinaAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly on Monday.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERJun 29‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experienceInadequate monitoring, lengthy repairs and poor information for hikers are among the “deficiencies” that have undermined public safety and visitors’ experience at Hong Kong’s country parks, according to the city’s ombudsman, which urged relevant authorities to overhaul how they manage and maintain facilities. In a report released on Monday, the Office of the Ombudsman said it made 42 recommendations to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), all of which had been accepted...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 29China pledges extra US$14.7 million in earthquake relief to VenezuelaSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 29China teenager cracks panel on tourist site’s glass bridge; public questions structural qualityA panel of a glass bridge at a popular tourist site in central China was cracked by a teenager wielding an umbrella, raising concerns about its quality among the public. On June 20, a visitor at the Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area, a national 5A-rated tourism destination in Henan province, reported being evacuated by staff as soon as they stepped onto the signature glass bridge. This rating is the highest and most prestigious in the official tourism rating system. A spokesperson for the scenic...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 28Severe heatwave continues to grip much of Europe , sparking discussion among netizens of China innovative products and governance capabilitiesA severe heatwave continues across much of Europe, prompting discussions among Chinese netizens about their country's innovative products and governance. This highlights both the environmental crisis and international commentary.globaltimes.cn · China
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 283 seriously injured after minibus mounts pavement, crashes in Hong KongOne pedestrian was killed and two people seriously injured after a minibus mounted a pavement and crashed in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City district on Sunday. Police received a report at around 5.48pm that a minibus travelling along Argyle Street had mounted the pavement outside Kowloon City Court, injuring three pedestrians, 13 passengers and the driver. The minibus was travelling from Mong Kok to Tsz Wan Shan. Police said three people were seriously injured in the crash, including a 44-year-old...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 28Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns city to brace for rainThis story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning, advising residents to brace for wet weather under the influence of a low-pressure trough along the southern Chinese coast. The forecaster issued the lowest of a three-tier rainstorm warning at 11.10am on Sunday, signalling widespread heavy rain would affect Hong Kong soon. The signal means that...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 28M6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan; no tsunami warning issuedA magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled northeastern Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the latest in a series of major temblors hitting the region. No tsunami warning…Japan Today
DISASTERJun 28M5.1 quake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issuedA magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled northeastern Japan early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the latest in a series of major temblors hitting the region. No tsunami warning…Japan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 27Light plane crash at Beijing high - rise kills pilotA light plane crashed at a Beijing high-rise, resulting in the death of the pilot. This incident reports an aviation accident with a fatality in a significant urban area.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 27Light plane crash at Beijing high - rise kills pilotmaitlandmercury.com.au · Australia
DISASTERJun 27Boy dies after suspected heatstroke at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in Hong KongA boy has died after showing signs of heatstroke, including vomiting and fainting, following a 400-metre training run at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in Hong Kong. A police spokesman said the force was alerted at 5.11pm on Saturday that the boy, 11, had vomited and was displaying signs of heatstroke at the sports complex. “He was sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital unconscious,” the spokesman said. The boy, a Hong Kong identity card holder, was certified dead in hospital at around 6.50pm. A source...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 27Pilot killed, 13 injured as small plane crashes into Beijing skyscraperVanguard Nigeria
DISASTERJun 27China confirms death of pilot in Citic Tower plane crashSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 27Two storms put Japan on alert , evacuation orders issuedcanberratimes.com.au · Australia
DISASTERJun 27How does this NGO help Hong Kong fire victims, needy people get a dignified farewell?On a drizzly, windy morning in June, a family gathered before a tombstone at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery in northern Hong Kong to bid farewell to a loved one who died in the Wang Fuk Court fire. Beneath the muddy grave and scattered stones lies a man surnamed Hung, in his forties, among the 168 victims of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Last November’s inferno also displaced nearly 5,000 residents. Unlike many victims who were cremated, Hung’s family insisted on a burial. “He passed in the blaze,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 27Europe heatwave crisis meets China AC freedom - People Daily OnlineEurope is experiencing a heatwave crisis, with a comparison drawn to 'China AC freedom'. This highlights a significant environmental challenge and societal differences in addressing climate issues.en.people.cn · China
DISASTERJun 27Filipino teenager, 17, drowns after falling from Peng Chau bridge in Hong KongA Filipino teenager has drowned after losing his balance while walking on a bridge and falling into the sea off an outlying island in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a source, the 17-year-old boy, who holds a Hong Kong identity card, was chatting with two friends while sitting on the railings of Chau Tsai Bridge on Peng Chau on Friday evening. At around 7.18pm, he stood on the railings and walked a few steps before losing his balance and falling into the sea,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 27Two storms put Japan on alert , evacuation orders issuednewcastleherald.com.au
DISASTERJun 27Owner of car searched by police after Beijing tower plane crash identifiedFinancial Times
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 26Plane Appears To Crash Into Beijing’s Tallest BuildingChannels TV
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 26Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest buildingLe Monde [en]
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