Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

几内亚垃圾填埋场坍塌造成30人遇难

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2026-08-24

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Rescue operations are continuing in the Guinean capital, Conakry, where 30 people are known to have died following the collapse of a mountain of waste. Witnesses say the landfill has buried an apartment building along with informal dwellings. Also: Ukraine's sacked defence minister, Mikhailo Fedorov, has told the BBC he stands by his call for nationwide elections, even though the country is at war. More than 90,000 people have now been told to evacuate their homes in the US state of Nevada due to a fast-moving wildfire. Iran's currency, the Rial, has hit a record low. Washington DC has hosted an IndyCar race, in the final event celebrating 250 years of American independence. And a star of the recent football World Cup, Erling Haaland, cuts off his trademark long blond hair. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: People gather near an ambulance at the site of a landfill landslide in Conakry, Guinea. Credit: Reuters
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  • A landslide caused by a mountain of rubbish collapsing at a waste site in Guinea kills at least 30 people.

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  • At least 30 people have been killed and six injured in the West African state of Guinea

  • after a large pile of rubbish collapsed at one of the biggest landfill sites in the capital, Conakry.

  • The authorities said it happened early on Sunday morning following heavy rain,