Luxury Japanese department store Takashimaya issues an apology after delivering 807 collapsed strawberry Christmas cakes out of around 2,900, causing a social media uproar and disappointment among customers.

Japan: Luxury chain Takashimaya apologises for 807 collapsed Christmas cakes

At least 13 people died in an Argentinian city after the roof of a sports club collapsed due to a powerful storm. According to the AFP news agency, winds of more than 140 kilometres (87 miles) per hour were recorded in the city, parts of which lost power.

13 die after powerful storm causes sports club’s roof to collapse in Argentina

Turkey's opposition lawmaker Hasan Bitmez died on Thursday (Dec 14), two days after he collapsed and suffered a heart attack in front of parliament after finishing his speech in which he criticised the policy of the government towards Israel.

Turkish MP, who collapsed and suffered heart attack after saying 'Israel will suffer Allah's wrath, dies

After remaining steady for almost 1,000 years, the Garisenda tower – also known as the 'leaning tower' - located in Bologna town of Italy is now facing the risk of collapsing because of excessive leaning, as per reports.

High alert in Italian town as 'leaning tower' at increasing risk of collapse

When heavy machinery broke down trying to break through the debris trapping 41 workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, authorities called in a group of people whose profession is banned in India- 'rat hole mining'. The "rat-hole" miners who work manually, broke through the remaining length of debris and pushed a pipe to the trapped workers. Here is the story of one of the most daring rescue operations in the Himalayas.

Rat hole miners: Unexpected heroes of India tunnel rescue

Rescuers in India have freed 41 workers who had been trapped in a collapsed Himalayan tunnel for 17 days. Miners drilled the final section by hand to reach the workers in the 4.5km (3-mile) tunnel in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse: 41 men rescued from India tunnel by "rat miners" after 17 days

Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse: All 41 men trapped in Uttarakhand now free

It's been 2 weeks since a major tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand and the rescue operations continue to pull out 41 workers who remain trapped under the Silkyara tunnel. The administration has been on its to since the 12th of November.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling of Uttarkashi tunnel begins to rescue 41 trapped workers

Drilling work has been halted at the Silkyara tunnel in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. In the last 24 hours, there has been no movement within the tunnel due to multiple snags in the drilling machine. Rescuers at the site are now looking toward the option of vertical drilling which would require drilling for around 90 metres to reach the workers.

Indian tunnel rescue set to take much longer time

Several people are feared to be trapped after a tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand. Part of the tunnel under construction from the Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed in Uttarkashi. The District Magistrate and the Superintendent of police of Uttarkashi District along with Uttarakhand's State Disaster Response force and police rescue teams are present at the spot. Rescue operations are currently underway as confirmed by the Chief Minister who also reacted to the incident.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: 40 labourers still trapped in as under-construction tunnel collapses

A tunnel collapsed in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand on Saturday (Nov 11) night leaving at least 36 people trapped. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of the dozens of workers who are believed to be inside the under-construction structure.

India: Under-construction tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand, 36 feared trapped; rescue efforts in progress

The ice shelves of Greenland have seen a disappearance of more than a third in their volume since 1978, stated the researchers. The disintegration of the ice shelves has been accelerated because of warm ocean waters which have melted them from beneath and increased their chances of collapsing.

Three of eight ice shelves in Greenland have collapsed. It now only has five

Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, killing at least 132 people and injuring dozens more, officials said Saturday.

At least 132 dead as earthquake rocks Nepal

Terrifying footage from a United Kingdom beach shows beachgoers’ “lucky escape” after a cliff collapsed in Dorset’s West Bay, England. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday (August 8) evening, has since led to the closure of the area which is expected to be in place for six months, as per British media reports.

WATCH | UK beachgoers’ ‘lucky escape’ after cliff collapses in West Bay, Dorset

The agreement that enabled Ukraine to export grain to international markets through the Black Sea came to an end at Monday (July 17) midnight in Istanbul (2100 GMT) as Russia declined to extend it further.

Black Sea grain deal expires after Russia backs out

The guard, who was reportedly stationed near the bridge that collapsed within seconds like a 'house of cards' in the Indian state of Bihar, has gone missing and efforts are being made to trace him.

India: Guard missing after under-construction bridge collapses like a 'house of cards' in Bihar

India: Guard goes ‘missing’ after bridge like 'house of cards' in Bihar

Shares of US-based bank pacwest bancorp tumbled 56% in extended trading. This happened following the news that the bank is weighing strategic options. The regional bank is assessing various options. Including a possible sale, and bringing in advisors to evaluate longer-term plans for the business. Piper Sandler and Stephens are the two firms advising pacwest.

Yet another US bank on the brink of collapse?

The collapse of a water dam in the Al Mahwit governorate, roughly 111 km west of the country's capital Sanaa, resulted in the deaths of four people on Sunday in Yemen.

Four killed as heavy rains, flood trigger dam collapse in Yemen

Saudi National Bank's chairman Ammar al-Khudairy resigned days after the Credit Suisse buyout which took place earlier this month, as per the statement released by the Saudi stock exchange.

Saudi National Bank chair steps down post Credit Suisse collapse

After the U.S. regulators pulled the plug on Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was called to take over the institution and hand over the sale of its assets. Employees of the fallen bank have been offered 45 days of employment at one and a half times their previous salary.

Reports: SVB employees siphoned annual bonuses before collapse

Venture capitalists quick to abandon ship on SVB

U.S. regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday and took control of its deposits after the high-tech lender’s share price nosedived. Just hours before the sudden collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, the biggest bank failure in the US since the 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the Treasury Department is keeping a close look at a few banks.

Silicon Valley Bank collapse: US Treasury monitoring a 'few banks very carefully'

An open pit mine has collapsed in China. Officials fear many are trapped under debris. The report says working staff and vehicles are buried. Watch this video to know more.

Open pit mine collapses in China: Officials fear many trapped under debris

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