Spain to hold state funeral for 2024 flood victims
Madrid (AFP) Sept 8, 2025
Spain will pay tribute to the victims of last year's floods with a state funeral marking the anniversary of its deadliest such disaster in decades, government sources said Monday. ... more
Global search and rescue system gets recognition as real lifesaver
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 9, 2025
The world's 45-nation strong search and rescue system is being highlighted this week during the inaugural "Global Search and Rescue Day," a time set aside to honor the many humanitarian efforts under the COSPAS-SARSAT global operations. ... more
Morocco earthquake survivors protest to demand housing aid
Rabat (AFP) Sept 8, 2025
Survivors of Morocco's 2023 earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people rallied in Rabat on Monday, demanding their houses be rebuilt as part of the government's reconstruction programme. ... more