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A building collapse at the Al Khoziny Islamic school in East Java has resulted in at least 65 deaths and dozens of injuries. The incident occurred during an unauthorized expansion, with rescue efforts ongoing amid aftershocks and difficult conditions. Authorities are investigating the cause.
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Rescue efforts at the Al Khoziny Islamic school in East Java concluded after recovering at least 67 victims, with authorities citing structural failure due to illegal construction as the cause. Over 100 survivors were rescued, and the disaster is Indonesia's deadliest this year.
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In Indonesia’s East Java, residents of the sand village continue a centuries-old tradition of living with beach sand, which they believe brings comfort and healing. However, pollution and development threaten this cultural practice, which involves filling homes with sand and sleeping on sand mattresses. The community fears losing this heritage.
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On Wednesday, Mount Semeru in East Java erupted multiple times, sending ash and pyroclastic flows up to 13 km down its slopes. Authorities rescued 178 climbers stranded at a safe camping area outside the main danger zone. The volcano's alert remains at the highest level as evacuations continue and ash blankets nearby villages.