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Strong tornado leaves damage in rural Nebraska

Carlos Robles
BNO News
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:09 UTC
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A strong tornado was reported in central-eastern Nebraska, damaging homes in a mostly rural area, according to preliminary reports.

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Hastings, Nebraska, issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado warning for parts of Howard, Merrick and Nance counties at 6:08 p.m. local time on Sunday.

The tornado was seen between the communities of Saint Libory and Palmer before lifting, according to storm chasers who captured video of the storm as it moved through the area.

Some homes were damaged, with several appearing to have partially collapsed. Storm chaser Sarah Kassabian reported that at least two people were trapped in the basement of a home, though she said they appeared to be okay.

Officials have not released information on possible injuries or the number of structures damaged.

The NWS had previously issued an outlook placing parts of Nebraska and Iowa under an enhanced risk for severe storms, a level 3 out of 5, warning that supercells capable of producing strong tornadoes were possible.

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Cow

Hiker killed in attack by herd of cows in Austrian Alps


South China Morning Post
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:14 UTC
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A 67-year-old hiker has died after being attacked by a herd of cows in Austria, authorities said, in the latest fatal incident involving livestock in the Alps.

The woman was attacked by what police described as a "mid-double-digit number" of cows in a pasture in the alpine district of Lienz in East Tyrol on Sunday afternoon. Her 65-year-old husband was also seriously injured.

Authorities said the reasons for the animals' aggressive behaviour remain unclear. The couple were not accompanied by a dog at the time, police said.

Cows sometimes react to the approach of dogs - particularly when they want to protect their calves - by attacking the animal. In light of such incidents, authorities and farmers repeatedly advise caution when hiking in Alpine regions.

In September 2025, an 85-year-old man died following a cow attack when he was out walking with his wife and a dog when he was attacked by a herd of cows in the Ramsau am Dachstein area of the Austrian Alps.
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Attention

Man mauled to death by bear in Bulgaria in first fatal attack in 16 years

Tymon Miller
tvpworld.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:08 UTC
Witnesses cited in Bulgarian media said the man tried to fend off the animal with a stick.
© Envato/byrdyakWitnesses cited in Bulgarian media said the man tried to fend off the animal with a stick.
A brown bear killed a man in the Vitosha mountains near Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, in the country's first fatal bear attack in sixteen years, police said on Sunday.

The body of the man, reported by Bulgarian media to be in his 30s, was found on Saturday near a trail linking two mountain huts in the northwestern part of the Vitosha massif, a popular hiking destination about 30 minutes from central Sofia.

Forensic experts and wildlife specialists concluded that the injuries were caused by a female bear accompanied by a cub, according to Sofia police.

Witnesses cited in Bulgarian media said the man tried to fend off the animal with a stick but was unable to stop the attack.
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Tsunami

Heavy rainfall, flooding hits Baku, Azerbaijan as monthly norm exceeded by 279%


operativmm.az
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:22 UTC
Severe flooding today after torrential rainfall in Baku, the capital of #Azerbaijan.
Severe flooding today after torrential rainfall in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
Intense rainfall and thunderstorms have affected various regions of Azerbaijan as of 10:55 AM on May 17, with precipitation levels in the capital significantly exceeding seasonal norms. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the National Hydrometeorological Service has issued warnings regarding the ongoing unstable weather conditions across the country.

In Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, rainfall has reached between 40-55 mm, representing 203-279% of the monthly average for May. The National Hydrometeorological Service reported that the unstable weather has also brought snow to the high-altitude areas of Shahdag, where the snow depth has reached 5 centimeters. Meanwhile, hail was recorded in the Qubadli district villages of Qezyan and Mahrizli, as well as in the city of Aghsu, with diameters ranging from 3 mm to 11 mm.

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Strong quake in south China kills 2, triggers evacuation of 7,000


MSN
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:02 UTC
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Liuzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on May 18, 2026.
© CCTV NewsA 5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Liuzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on May 18, 2026.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and triggering the evacuations of thousands, state media reported.

Four others were injured, while more than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou city.

The search for several missing residents wrapped up around midday Monday, after the last trapped person, a 91-year-old man, was found alive in good condition, authorities said.

Images aired by state broadcaster CCTV showed excavators clearing debris. At least 13 buildings collapsed, while landslides triggered by the quake blocked roads to the area, according to CCTV.

Train services around Liuzhou were cancelled or delayed.

Earthquakes occasionally strike south China, with more intense ones usually occurring toward the mountainous west or the east, toward Taiwan.

The most devastating recent earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 occurred in the southwestern Sichuan province in 2008, leaving more than 87,000 dead or missing.

AP

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Snowflake

Abnormal weather in China: May blizzards! Extreme snowfall hits Hami, Xinjiang


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Sun, 17 May 2026 20:33 UTC
The earth was covered in a blanket of white snow, with distant mountains blanketed in pristine white, creating a unique and beautiful scene of
The earth was covered in a blanket of white snow, with distant mountains blanketed in pristine white, creating a unique and beautiful scene of "snow in May."
Abnormal weather in China, with blizzards in May!

A sudden and severe blizzard hit Hami, Xinjiang, with snowfall accumulating by 35 millimeters overnight!

A red blizzard warning was issued for Zheduo Mountain in Sichuan, paralyzing the entire highway to Tibet and leaving countless people stranded!

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Snowflake

Unseasonal snow and storms sweep Morocco in mid-May weather shift


en.hespress.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 20:23 UTC
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Morocco has experienced an unusual spell of wintry weather in mid-May, with thunderstorms and snowfall striking several mountainous regions at a time when temperatures typically begin shifting toward summer conditions.

Houcine Youabed, communications officer at Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology, said the unstable weather pattern was caused by a low-pressure system accompanied by a cold upper-air mass positioned over the western Mediterranean and northern Morocco.

The atmospheric conditions triggered a noticeable drop in temperatures, particularly in the High and Middle Atlas mountain ranges, leading to snowfall at elevations above 2,000 meters.

According to the meteorological agency, the cold air interacting with humid Atlantic currents created active storm clouds that produced localized thunderstorms and snow.

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Arrow Down

Landslide during heavy rain kills 2 tourists in West Java, Indonesia


en.tempo.co
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:20 UTC
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Two tourists visiting Curug Cileat in Subang Regency, West Java, were found dead after being buried in a landslide while on vacation on Friday, May 15, 2026. The victims were discovered on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, a day after the search operation began.

Udin Jazudin, Head of the Subang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), stated that the victims were swept away and buried under approximately two meters of debris. Their bodies have since been handed over to their families. "For the time being, we are closing the tourist spot; no visitors are allowed to enter," Udin said on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Udin noted that while Curug Cileat is renowned for its beauty, the area is historically prone to landslides. At the time of the incident, heavy rain had lashed the tourist site. "They and three surviving friends were on their way back from the waterfall," he explained.

Ade Dian Permana, Head of the Bandung Search and Rescue (SAR) Office, said his team received reports of the disaster in Mayang Village, Cisalak District, on Friday evening. SAR officials believe high-intensity rainfall triggered the slide.

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Doberman

5-month-old child dies following dog attack at home, authorities say in South Carolina

Anisa Snipes and Jordan Gartner
whsv.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:56 UTC
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Authorities in South Carolina say a boy has died after the child was attacked by a dog earlier this week.

According to Anderson County authorities, the reported dog attack occurred on Thursday afternoon. Deputies were called to a home on Wilson Street, where a 5-month-old child and an adult were seriously injured.

Officials said the victims were treated at the AnMed Medical Center. However, the young boy had to be flown to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville due to the life-threatening injuries he sustained.

Sadly, the child died on Friday afternoon. The Anderson County coroner said the boy died from multiple traumatic injuries, with his death being ruled accidental.

The adult victim suffered serious injuries but was able to be released after receiving medical treatment.

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said the animal in question initially ran away from the house following the attack, but deputies were able to secure it later.

The dog was taken to Anderson County PAWS, an animal shelter, while law enforcement investigates.

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Lightning

Lightning kills 30 sheep in Telangana, India

Nirupa Vatyam
Times of India
Sun, 17 May 2026 17:45 UTC
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As many as 30 sheep were killed in a lightning strike on the outskirts of Enmanabetla village in Kollapur mandal of Nagarkurnool district on Saturday, while the shepherd narrowly escaped. The incident occurred around 4.30 pm when Magdham Chinna Venkataiah, a shepherd from the village, had taken his sheep out for grazing.

"At around 4.30 pm, it started raining. To protect the sheep, Venkataiah guided them onto a big rock. However, since about 15 to 20 sheep had not climbed onto the rock, he went down to bring them up, leaving 30 sheep there. That was when the lightning struck, killing all 30 sheep instantly. He narrowly escaped as he had just stepped down," said Madhavi B, tahsildar of Kollapur mandal.

She said officials prepared a report soon after being informed about the incident and submitted it, seeking compensation for the shepherd. On Sunday, tourism minister Jupally Krishna Rao, who was in the district reviewing the paddy situation, extended ₹50,000 as immediate financial assistance to the shepherd.

The minister visited Venkataiah, inquired about the incident, and consoled him, assuring him of full govt support. He also met farmers in the mandal who suffered crop losses due to heavy rains and reviewed the ground situation.
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