At least 13 people have been killed and dozens more injured following a gas explosion at the main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site in the Ras Laffan industrial zone, which was described as a "technical accident."

Authorities in Pretoria are investigating the cause of a third fatal winter shack fire that has devastated an informal settlement. Search and recovery teams are actively combing through the wreckage in search of possible victims.

An inquiry has been ordered following a building fire in a city in northern India that resulted in the deaths of 15 people. Witnesses reported that individuals were seen jumping from windows to escape the flames, while rescue teams took action by breaking through a wall to assist those trapped inside.

Footage has emerged showing the aftermath of Israeli forces setting olive trees on fire in the Palestinian village of Rummanah, according to Al Jazeera. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.

On June 24, 2026, the Nigerian equities market experienced its largest single-day decline of the year, with a loss of N3.64 trillion in investor wealth. This drop was primarily driven by profit-taking in major cement and power stocks, including BUA Cement, Dangote Cement, and Geregu, which overshadowed the previous days' buying momentum and halted the market's recovery efforts.

A three-storey building that was under construction has collapsed in Port Harcourt, resulting in construction workers being trapped beneath the debris. Emergency responders are currently engaged in rescue operations to save those trapped, according to Tori.ng.