Christine Dawood found herself trapped on the ship, waiting for signs that the Titan submersible carrying her family would surface. She talks in detail for the first time about those harrowing four days
Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.
A large fire has almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists.
About 40,000 people are under evacuation orders and schools have shut down in Southern California due to a hazardous chemical leak.
Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people.
Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.
Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family members
Garden Groves is next to Anaheim, home to Disneyland's two theme parks, which were not under evacuation orders as the Memorial Day weekend got underway.
A new scientific analysis of the event shows tiny earthquakes triggered a massive landslide.
Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring Colombia
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of Sanriku
Emergency officials have lifted an evacuation order for some of the tens of thousands of people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California.
Officials in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan warn of possible tsunami waves after a quake off Mindanao.
Satellite images show the before and after of parts of Venezuela left in ruins by two devastating quakes.
Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
Two still missing as divers make their way deeper into cave through muddy water and sharp rocks to find them
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,
Although officials are focused on measuring pressure, the crack eventually could allow authorities to gradually drain the chemicals.
Two college students lying on a Santa Cruz beach were swept as massive waves and dangerous rip currents inundated the coastline in recent days.
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.
Man is ‘safe and sound’ after perilous operation, leaving four inside a small chamber and two still to be located
Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while Héctor Bello’s partner dies saving their daughter
Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago.
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
Washington, D.C., faces the potential for thunderstorms, strong winds and hail during the mixed martial arts fight on the White House lawn.
US among countries sending help to search for survivors on north coast, where dozens of buildings flattened
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.
Venezuelans battle to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes.
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.
Climbing support team rescue Hillary Dawa Sherpa almost a week on from when he was last seen
Brian McGillicuddy, from New York, was reported missing almost four months ago during a trip to climb the UK's highest peak.
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii's Big Island.
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis grows
Volunteers provide counselling and funeral directors donate coffins after loss of at least 1,430 lives
Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.
President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival
At least 1,450 are known to have died but the number is expected to rise
The quake had depth of 35km and its epicentre was 127km (79 miles) west-north-west of Ternate in Northern Molucca Sea region
Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.
The strong earthquake has triggered tsunami threats in surrounding areas, while damage is reported in the capital.
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coast
