Macron safe after bomb blasts near Damascus hotel
French President Macron escaped unhurt after two bomb blasts near his Damascus hotel wounded 18 during a landmark visit to Syria.
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Viral News
Three dead including child in Dallas apartment gas explosion
Three people including a child are dead after a gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment building in Oak Cliff on 28 May 2026. Search ongoing.
Viral News
LAX airport operations unaffected by Chevron oil refinery explosion
Flights at Los Angeles International Airport were not disrupted after a Chevron oil refinery explosion in El Segundo triggered a massive fire on Thursday night.
Viral News
Officials confirm cause of New York City building collapse
A gas explosion caused a partial New York City building collapse in the Bronx on Wednesday, but officials confirmed no injuries were reported.
Viral News
Rocket hits Thai gas station amid Thailand Cambodia border dispute, killing six civilians
A rocket attack linked to the Thailand Cambodia border dispute has killed six civilians at a gas station in Thailand’s Sisaket province, with video showing the aftermath.
News
R71 truck explosion affects traffic in Magoebaskloof
A gas truck explosion on the R71 in Magoebaskloof has forced a road closure and fire response, with traffic now diverted to George’s Valley Road.
Crime
Police arrest one of Limpopo’s most wanted criminal
The arrest operation was executed following actionable intelligence information and thorough monitoring of the suspect's movements.
Crime
Las Vegas police are treating Cybertruck explosion as possible terrorist attack
The incident resulted in the death of one person and left seven others with minor injuries.
Viral News
Watch: Russian general in charge of nuclear troops killed in bomb attack [video]
Russian general Igor Kirillov, head of nuclear protection forces, was killed in a targeted bomb attack in Moscow. Watch footage of the aftermath here.
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Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town police investigate alleged explosive device at Jewish Community Centre
Cape Town police are investigating an alleged explosive device at the Jewish Community Centre. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis confirms Metro Police are assisting SAPS and the Hawks in the investigation.
Crime
Witbank ATM bombers killed in police shootout
Law enforcement recovered several weapons, including an R5 rifle, a hunting rifle with a scope, and three 9mm pistols.
Crime
Hawks arrest suspect behind Bellville bomb threats
On Friday, 15 November, a search and seizure operation in Mamre led to the arrest of the suspect and the confiscation of several items believed to be connected to the case.
Crime
Durban mosque heightens security after bomb scare
The SAPS confirmed that the homemade explosive devices found at the Durban North Mosque were not set up to explode.
Viral News
Explosion rocks Essenwood Road: Here’s what we know [video]
Motorists are particularly affected by the incident, as Essenwood Road is a major thoroughfare in Durban.
![Explosion rocks Essenwood Road: Here’s what we know [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/swisherpost-essenwood-road-explosion-768x512.jpg)
Travel
Two suspects arrested in connection with FlySafair bomb threat
According to police, alarm was raised when the passengers, both male, informed a fellow rider of a bomb threat.
Travel
JHB-bound FlySafair flight FA102 grounded over bomb threat
A potential bomb threat forced FlySafair flight FA102 from Cape Town to Johannesburg to be grounded on Thursday night.
Viral News
Watch: Explosion in Ohio claims a life, leaves several injured
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, claimed one life and left seven others injured on Tuesday.
Crime
Soshanguve Sasol targeted in brazen ATM bombing
A Sasol station in Soshanguve becomes the latest site of an ATM bombing, with the suspects still at large and the cash recovery uncertain.
Crime
ATM bomber killed in botched Broederstroom cash heist
A fatal encounter at a Broederstroom fuel station resulted in the death of an ATM bomber during an attempted robbery.
Crime
Zama Zamas linked to failed Honingklip ATM bombing
A group of Zama Zamas allegedly botched an ATM bombing in Honingklip, Muldersdrift, where an innocent bystander was shot.
Viral News
Palmview Primary bomb scare forces school evacuation
KZN authorities reacted swiftly to a hoax bomb scare at Palmview Primary School.
Cape Town Buzz
Bomb scare at Wynberg court was fake news, police confirm
The Wynberg Magistrate's Court was reportedly forced to close its doors after receiving a bomb scare. Here are the latest updates.
Viral News
What caused Sandman Signature Hotel explosion? – Here’s what we know
The Sandman Signature Hotel explosion is believed to have started in the kitchen of Musume, an Asian fusion restaurant located in the hotel's basement.
Viral News
Emergency services on high alert after Conakry fuel depot explosion
In the wake of the explosion, Conakry authorities have implemented heightened security measures in and around the affected area.
Viral News
Fort Lauderdale Airport evacuation was caused by a passenger who uttered the word ‘bomb’
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), deputies rushed to the airport following a report of a man at a checkpoint referencing a bomb.
Viral News
Seychelle declares ‘state of emergency’ after devastating explosion [video]
A major explosion in Mahé, Seychelles, leads to a state of emergency, with significant injuries and damage extending to the international airport.
![Seychelle declares ‘state of emergency’ after devastating explosion [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/swisherpost-seychelles-explosion-state-of-emergency-768x512.jpg)
Viral News
Watch: Niagara Falls car explosion caught on camera [video]
A car explosion on the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls resulted in two fatalities and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
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Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town road closures in place after gas truck capsizes [photo]
A gas truck capsized in Cape Town CBD, forcing a series of road closures, on Thu
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