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Former British television star John Alford, best known for his roles in 'Grange Hill' and 'London's Burning', was found unresponsive over the weekend. Read about the tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, and which has also captured the attention of media mogul Kerry Stokes.
Jersey City's community hospital is under threat of closure. This is the story of how an entire neighbourhood has united to fight for the future of their town.
Veteran journalist Barbara Dreaver speaks openly about her terrifying night in detention in Fiji, issuing a stark warning about the 'volatile times' facing the Pacific region.
A serious lorry crash has shut the Trans-Canada Highway near Doe Hills. VOCM has the latest on road conditions, diversions, and the community response.
A severe wildfire broke out on Dadu Mountain in Taichung on the 13th, blanketing the city in thick smoke. The National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) dispatched helicopters for water bombing. This article looks back at the incident, offers a local guide to disaster prevention, and considers how we can learn from it.
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck the East Sea, 31km east of Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 14, 2026. From the subtle tremors picked up by seismographs to the region's seismic quirks and the potential for tsunamis, here's an on-the-ground look at today's event.
It has been one year since the Palisades Fire broke out in January 2025. Drawing on two decades of living in California, this piece traces the memory of the massive blaze that hit the state, compares it to the 2018 Camp Fire, and explores what we, living in Japan, can do now to protect ourselves from "fire."
More than a year after the Jeju Air Flight 2216 disaster, fresh human remains have been discovered at the crash site. President Lee Jae-myung has ordered an inquiry as police carry out raids on the transport ministry.
The massive CFE blackout this Friday 13th plunged thousands into darkness. We tell you which neighbourhoods were affected and how to prepare for the scheduled power cuts.
Where the Nvidia chip frenzy meets the reality of Nevada's streets. An X-ray of the energy and safety challenges currently shaking up the state.