February 7, 2026

Storm Leonardo Unleashes Heavy Rain, Floods Hit Spain and Portugal

Storm Leonardo dumped up to 35 cm of rain in Andalusia, Spain, forcing 3,500 evacuations, school closures, and train cancellations. Portugal also faced floods and landslides with over 3,300 incidents reported.

February 7, 2026

27 Dead in Meghalaya Illegal Mine Blast; Search Continues in East Jaintia Hills

Two more bodies found after a blast at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, raising the death toll to 27. Search operations are ongoing for missing people in East Jaintia Hills district.

February 7, 2026

Bhagirathpura Water Contamination Claims Another Life in Indore, Families Demand Justice

A 70-year-old man died in Indore hospital, family blames Bhagirathpura water contamination outbreak. This raises the toll to 33, say locals. Officials cite pre-existing conditions but provide compensation to victims' families.

February 7, 2026

Asia Fuels Booming $44.6m Dinosaur Fossil Market Amid Science Concerns

The global dinosaur fossil trade is booming, with a Stegosaurus skeleton selling for $44.6m in 2024. Asian collectors play a key role, but experts warn the market harms science.

February 7, 2026

Nepal Arrests Six in Fake Mountain Rescue Insurance Scam, Demands Strong Punishment

Nepal police have arrested six suspects linked to a long-standing fake mountain rescue scam that cheated insurers. The arrests aim to clean the tourism sector and stop fake helicopter evacuations.