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At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says

The landslide hit a valley in Tanchang County, China, early on Tuesday morning, trapping 33 people, most of whom are temporary laborers from nearby villages.

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This picture shows a flood-affected area after heavy rains in Duyun, in China's southwestern Guizhou province on May 19, 2026.
Rescuers search for victims at a collapsed building as one raises a Venezuelan flag following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean, on June 28, 2026 in Caraballeda, La Guaira, Venezuela.

Death toll of Venezuelan earthquakes surpasses three thousand amid criticism of slow state aid

The total number of injured stood at 16,470 while the number of homeless has risen to 17,345.

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General view of a demolished building at Caraballeda after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 27, 2026 in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Machado vows to return to Venezuela after earthquake death toll rises to over 1,700

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that she is "willing to do whatever it takes" to enter Venezuela to help with the country's recovery efforts following last week's earthquakes.

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The American flag flies in front of the U.S. Capitol on February 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury

The US Army Reserve soldiers, from the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, are the first to be identified out of six deaths confirmed by the US.

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At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByREUTERS
Firefighters and their dog search for victims of a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Barrio Parque Jardim Burnier neighbourhood in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, on February 24, 2026.

Twenty-year-old man shot dead in Nazareth, Arab sector death toll in Israel hits 48

The Magen David Adom team that responded to the incident was forced to pronounce him dead at the scene. 

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByELI ASHKENAZI
Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

By removing 'massacre' from October 7 bill, Israel undermines its own memory - editorial

Israel's decision to remove "massacre" from the October 7 bill undermines the significance of the attack and weakens national remembrance.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Despite the immense pain and suffering that was perpetrated on October 7, when 1,250 people were murdered or kidnapped, Israelis and Jews worldwide have rallied together.

Iran’s anniversary spectacle, and the names of 200 dead students - comment

The Iranian regime, once backed by student movements, now murders them in cold blood. The names of 200 students killed during protests are revealed.

FEBRUARY 12, 2026ByALEX WINSTON
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei adjusts his eyeglasses during a press conference after casting his ballot for the parliamentary runoff elections in Tehran on May 10, 2024.

Fourteen dead as collapsed Tripoli buildings highlight Lebanon's crumbling infrastructure

A number of aging residential buildings have collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon's second-largest city, in recent weeks, highlighting deteriorating infrastructure and years of neglect.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByREUTERS
Rescue teams search for survivors after a building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, February 8, 2026.

Why the IDF should hire a PR firm, not a general - opinion

Maj.-Gen. Ghassan Alian of Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, when asked how many Gazans Israel killed, mentioned Hamas’s figure of 70,000 without checking or knowing.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByGIL HOFFMAN
Daniel Hagari, then-IDF spokesman, gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023.

Israel's negligent ‘hasbara’ failure in Gaza could have been avoided - opinion

While Hamas was flooding the world with unverified figures, Israel made no systematic effort to challenge them. 

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByYAAKOV KATZ, PETER LERNER
MOURNERS PRAY during the funeral of Palestinians in Gaza, who, according to medics, were killed by an Israeli strike, on Wednesday. While Hamas was flooding the world with unverified figures, Israel made no systematic effort to challenge them, the writers say.

‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll

Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and ensure a safe future for all.

JANUARY 31, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER
President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Sakhnin on Thursday, where he met with leaders from the Arab community in response to the recent rise in violence within Arab society in Israel.

IDF announces Gaza death toll, Joseph's Tomb opens in daytime

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

JANUARY 29, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

Survivors recall horror of southern Spain train crash that killed at least 40 people

Survivors of the deadly train crash in southern Spain recall the terrifying moment of impact, as at least 40 are confirmed dead and dozens more are injured in the wreckage.

JANUARY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.