A new fire started on the Texas chemical plant after an explosion the previous day. Thick black smoke was rising from the Arkema chemical plant. The company announced earlier on Friday that more fires were expected. Floodwater triggered the initial blaze after causing a power cut. This caused the refrigerators to fail, exposing the flammable chemicals to heat.
Firefighters are battling large wildfires in the Los Angeles foothills. A 13 mile stretch of the motorway was closed because of its proximity to the fire. 450 firefighters are trying to control the blaze that has burned hundreds of acres. Around 200 homes were evacuated as a precaution. So far it is unclear what started the fire.
Firefighters are battling large wildfires in the Los Angeles foothills. A 13 mile stretch of the motorway was closed because of its proximity to the fire. 450 firefighters are trying to control the blaze that has burned hundreds of acres. Around 200 homes were evacuated as a precaution. So far it is unclear what started the fire.
Hurricane Irma is gaining pace fast, having already reached Category 3, and is threatening to attack the US and Carribbean, even before the effects of Hurricane Harvey have worn off.
A new trail is all set to be opened on St. John's island, off Singapore's east coast, which highlights the rich biodiversity of the island.
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, India, scientist Naresh Kumar Soora discusses the effects of climate change on coconut plantations.
Military spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla described the fight on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha as some of the toughest fighting yet.
Meanwhile, the researchers have also developed a roll-on application for women, which is a deodorant cum armpit hair removal.
As President Trump moves from one crisis to another, he has unleashed his temper on cabinet members and top aides at the White House, and may be on a collision course with his Chief of Staff, John Kelly.
Hurricane Harvey is the most powerful storm that hit the US in over a decade, and most likely will become the costliest in US history.
Hurricane Harvey is the most powerful storm that hit the US in over a decade, and most likely will become the costliest in US history.
Eight former Beta Theta Pi brothers were cleared of manslaughter and assault charges, in connection with the death of 18-year-old Timothy Piazza.
Juan Carlos Noguez Ortiz sat with bees on his face for more time than anyone else and claimed the Guinness World record for his terrifying feat.
Its been 297 days since the presidential election, and President Donald Trump is still tweeting about his Democratic opponent, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. On Friday morning, Trump tweeted, Wow, looks like James Comey exonerated Hillary Clinton long before the investigation was over...and so much more. A rigged system!
Texas is not the only place hit by deadly flooding after Hurricane Harveys brutal beatdown. Countries in South Asia, including Nepal, India and Bangladesh, as well as Nigeria and Sierra Leone in Africa were victims of historic flooding after heavy rains lashed the regions during the monsoon season, killing as many as 1,200 in South Asia and leaving many displaced in Africa.
