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The 2018 Toronto Van Attack 2018

The 2018 Toronto Van Attack

The 2018 Toronto Van Attack left a permanent scar on Canada, ending with 10 deaths and sparking debates on mental health and online radicalization. Read more


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Willow Island Disaster Apr 27

Willow Island Disaster

On April 27, 1978, a massive scaffold collapse at the Pleasants Power Station in Willow Island, West Virginia, killed 51 construction workers, making it the deadliest construction accident in U.S. history at the time. The tragedy exposed critical flaws in safety oversight, changed construction practices, and left a lasting mark on both regulatory policy and local communities.

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The Sinking of KRI Nanggala (402) Apr 21

The Sinking of KRI Nanggala (402)

The devastating loss of KRI Nanggala (402) highlights the perilous nature of submarine operations and the Indonesian Navy's challenges in modernizing its aging fleet.

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Pan Am Flight 812 Crash Apr 22

Pan Am Flight 812 Crash

On April 22, 1974, Pan Am Flight 812, a Boeing 707 en route from Hong Kong to Sydney via Bali, tragically crashed into a mountain near Denpasar, Indonesia, claiming 117 lives.

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