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    Helicopter missing after flying near 'highly active' volcano as major search launched Daily Star08:54
    Significant 6.5 quake hits near Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea Volcano Discovery07:36
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    Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - 97 km North of Siocon, Philippines, on 20 January 2026 - 01:36 Am (PST) Volcano Discovery17:51
    Death toll from floods rises in Mozambique, South Africa MailOnline17:16
    Man killed as 6-magnitude earthquake hits Gilgit-Baltistan, Peshawar SAMAA12:27
    Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - Pakistan on Monday, Jan 19, 2026, at 06:21 am (Universal Time) Volcano Discovery06:29

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    Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Ishikawa-ken, Japan, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 08:50 pm (GMT +9) Volcano Discovery12:10
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    Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - 84 km northeast of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at… Volcano Discovery11:40
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    MCMC and Selangor sign MoU to boost smart city development The Sun Daily11:06
    China Focus: Disaster relief efforts underway after 5.1-magnitude quake hits China's Yunnan Xinhua Agency11:06
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    Trump has promised cheaper oil. Texas’ economy could pay a price. The Texas Tribune11:04
    Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 96 km east of Comitan, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 10:30 am… Volcano Discovery10:59
    Repeated flooding on North Leitrim road labelled a ‘serious hazard’ Leitrim Observer, Ireland10:53
    Moderate magnitude 4.6 quake hits 98 km southwest of Laguilayan, Philippines early evening Volcano Discovery10:49
    Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Celebes Sea, 98 km southwest of Laguilayan, Philippines, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at… Volcano Discovery10:49
    Heavy floods are turning unsafe water and malnutrition into a deadly threat for Mozambican children ReliefWeb (Press Release)10:46
    Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Viloyati Khatlon, 48 km east of Dushanbe, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Tuesday, Jan 20,… Volcano Discovery10:39
    Mozambique: Maputo Archbishop offers closeness, solidarity to flood victims Vatican News10:32
    Work sites empty, beaches packed as torrid heatwave grips WA The West Australian10:31
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    Flooding disrupts school openings in Limpopo, affecting thousands of pupils IOL10:21
    Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported about 10 minutes ago near Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada Volcano Discovery10:08
    It’s the middle of winter, but drought covers the U.S. That’s concerning. The Washington Post10:06
    St. Petersburg unveils plan to purchase flood-prone properties WUSF Public Media10:04
    New arrivals at Marine Corps base in Japan focus on disaster preparedness Stripes10:01
    Thousands affected by severe flooding in Mozambique, UN says AfricaNews09:56
    Stormy Weather Hits Greece as Flood Risk Rises in Athens To Vima09:55
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    Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 338 km north of Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu, on Tuesday,… Volcano Discovery09:38
    Immigration Ministry raises Rp1.7 billion for Sumatra disaster relief Antara News09:37
    Coa finds fraud in over P325-M flood control projects in Bulacan GMA News09:32
    Status Yellow wind warning issued for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow with coastal flooding possible Dublin Live09:27
    Ramaphosa calls for proactive response to flooding and better town planning Eyewitness News09:12
    Nearly €300,000 severe weather payment for Leitrim County Council Leitrim Observer, Ireland09:11
    Flood alerts issued for thousands living in Oxfordshire Bicester Advertiser09:04
    Helicopter missing after flying near 'highly active' volcano as major search launched Daily Star08:54
    Minority senators issue report on flood control scandal GMA News08:51
    Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rattles Bismark Sea AniNews.in08:50
    Hundreds of thousands of people affected by severe flooding in Mozambique, UN says AfricaNews08:45
    Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 258 km southwest of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, … Volcano Discovery08:37
    Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 147 km southwest of Pinotepa Nacional, Mexico, on Tuesday, Jan 20,… Volcano Discovery08:37
    Search on for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters The Star, Kenya08:33
    Gov't activates accident management headquarters early to deal with wildfires amid dry weather Korea JoongAng Daily08:17
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    First responders hailed for lifesaving missions across flood-stricken provinces Eyewitness News08:00
    'It feels good to be back' - Warm welcome as foodbank reopens post-flood Bournemouth Daily Echo07:54
    In the last 8 hours
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    Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Near Coast OF Central Peru on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 07:37 am (Universal Time) Volcano Discovery07:46
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    Significant 6.5 quake hits near Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea Volcano Discovery07:36
    Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Tasman Sea, 202 km northwest of Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, on Tuesday, Jan 20,… Volcano Discovery07:36
    Strong mag. 5.9 earthquake - Bismarck Sea, 24 km east of Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, Jan 20, … Volcano Discovery07:36
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    Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 15 km southeast of Tandag, Philippines, on 20 January 2026 - 02:43 PM… Volcano Discovery07:05
    Indonesia ramps up emergency aid as floods hit thousands in Pati Antara News07:05
    Governor Blames Record Rainfall for Jakarta Floods Jakarta Globe07:03
    Revilla posts P90K bail for graft case over alleged ghost flood control project GMA News06:59
    Emergency relief funds committed to assist Knysna to alleviate water challenges Engineering News06:59
    Pakistani farmers take climate justice fight against RWE and Heidelberg Materials to German court European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (Press Release)06:58
    Business frustration continues amid Morena sinkhole 10News, San Diego06:58
    Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Eastern Mediterranean, 142 km southwest of Cythera Island, Greece, on Tuesday, Jan 20,… Volcano Discovery06:55
    Reborn Chinese shipyard ends decade-long order drought for livestock carriers TradeWinds06:53
    Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Washoe County, Nevada, 57 mi east of Susanville, Lassen County, California, United States,… Volcano Discovery06:45
    Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, 271 km southeast of Georgetown, Ascension, Saint Helena, on Tuesday, … Volcano Discovery06:24
    Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa Volcano Discovery06:14
    Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, 263 km southeast of Georgetown, Ascension, Saint Helena, on Tuesday, … Volcano Discovery06:14
    Strong mag. 5.1 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 205 km southwest of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, … Volcano Discovery06:14
    Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 110 km northeast of Pulau Karakelang Island, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Jan… Volcano Discovery06:14
    DoDMA Decommissions Camps in Nkhotakota as Flood Victims Return to Normal Life Nyasa Times06:08
    Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.0 just reported 59 miles northeast of Susanville, Nevada, United States Volcano Discovery05:54
    Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Washoe County, Nevada, 59 mi northeast of Susanville, Lassen County, California, United… Volcano Discovery05:54
    Earlier today
    Growth & Jobs | Earthquake preparedness critical to limiting business damage and downtime Jamaica Gleaner05:46
    'I felt like giving up': Driver who fell into Tanjong Katong sinkhole reveals ordeal AsiaOne05:33
    Water security takes centre stage at Berlin confab The Nation, Nigeria05:25
    Southern France Hit By Heavy Rainfall And Flooding Bernama05:25
    Palace: No directive from Marcos to 'redo' flood control probe GMA News05:16
    Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - 79 km east of Minami-Soma, Fukushima, Japan, on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, at 02:03 pm (GMT… Volcano Discovery05:13
    Sandiganbayan sends Bong Revilla temporarily to QC Jail GMA News05:06
    Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.3 just reported 127 km southeast of La Roche, New Caledonia Volcano Discovery05:03
    Cyclone Ditwah: An Overlooked Environmental Tragedy Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:59
    Marcos believes Bonoan to tell truth in flood control probe -- Palace GMA News04:56
    Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 230 km east of Mare Island, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, on… Volcano Discovery04:53
    Desperate search for Andile Mngwevu, Ekurhuleni Mmc, missing in Mozambique floods IOL04:46
    Forestry Ministry Audits Dozens of Permits After Sumatra Disasters Jakarta Globe03:29
    Warning as parts of WA to hit near 50C in sizzling heatwave The West Australian03:23
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