6 h. ago Crete holiday warning for Brits as major earthquake sparks tsunami fears

The magnitude of the earthquake has since been updated to 6.0 as a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake struck near the coast of Crete, which is the most populous of the Greek islands

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8 h. ago Middle East crisis live: More than 60 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

Dead include those killed in a strike on the European hospital complex near Khan YounisIsrael hits hospitals in deadly strikesAssociated Press, citing local hospitals, reports that at least 22 children were killed in Gaza overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday by Israeli airstrikes.Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met online with US president Donald Trump, Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa, Reuters reports, citing Turkey’s state-owned Anadolu news agency. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Greece earthquake map shows scale of terrifying quake ahead of major tsunami warning

People are being warned to stay away from parts of Crete after a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the region, while emergency services remain on high alert this morning

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10 h. ago Crete earthquake sparks tsunami warning off coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 quake

People are warned to stay away from parts of Crete in Greece, following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake.

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10 h. ago Tsunami warning issued in Greece as 5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks urgent alert

The alert follows a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday morning

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14 h. ago Tsunami warning on popular Greek islands as tourists told to 'move away from coast immediately'

A tsunami alert has been issued for various Greek coastlines, including that of Crete, following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake this morning. Tourists and residents have been warned to stay away from the coast immediately

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16 h. ago Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued off the coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 earthquake

People are warned to stay away from parts of Crete in Greece, following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake - and emergency services there remain on high alert this morning

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17 h. ago Crete earthquake: Large tremor hits Mediterranean island causing fears of damage

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the island of Crete in Greece on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

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25 h. ago Naples hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake in ‘major seismic swarm’

One resident says she heard a ‘very loud bang’ as several earthquakes hit the Italian coastal city

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28 h. ago Earthquake and 'major seismic swarm' hits Naples as mayor appeals citizens for calm

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic area around Naples as part of a 'major' quake swarm on Tuesday, sparking fear but no immediate reports of damage.

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4 d. ago An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was felt in Atlanta

An earthquake measuring 4.1 in preliminary magnitude as reported in Tennessee on Saturday, and could be felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina

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4 d. ago Atlanta earthquake: 4.1 magnitude quake rocks multiple US states causing homes to shake

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9 d. ago Swarm of earthquakes rocks Texas with largest nearly 4 magnitude

Texas experienced multiple earthquakes within three hours on Monday. The seismic activity started around 5:45am ET and hit the state's western region.

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1 week ago Chile braces for Antarctic tsunami with coastal evacuation underway after huge 7.5

Officials fear a huge tsunami could be heading for Chile after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Argentina.

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1 week ago Athletes prepare to hit start line for popular Balfron 10k race

The eco-friendly run is a favourite in the local calendar, with hundreds of runners set to take part in the race on Sunday.

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1 week ago Tsunami warning for Chile after huge magnitude 7.5 earthquake at sea

Residents are currently being evacuated from regions of Chile after a tsunami alert following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected within 300km of the coast

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1 week ago MSP hits out at lack of Scottish Government cash to solve Kirkcudbright Bridge problem

Tory MSP Finlay Carson believes Holyrood's stance shows Dumfries and Galloway is 'the ignored part of Scotland'.

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2 w. ago Comedian Romesh Ranganathan hits out at local council over school 'shambles' after his son offered place on the 'other side of town'

The comedian, 47,  says he begged West Sussex County Council to look into his youngest child's case after not being offered any of his preferred choices, including the same school as his two elder brothers.

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2 w. ago Oasis hit by complaints just months before upcoming reunion tour

Liam and Noel Gallagher were hit with complaints by locals during a one of their rehearsal sessions in east London as they felt the noise levels were far too loud

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2 w. ago More than 200 injured after jumping from buildings in 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul

Earthquake lasted 13 seconds with 100 aftershocks

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