Farmers, volunteers want clarity on fire risk from WWII-era explosives
Farmers and volunteers in Western Australia's Midwest are urging the Defence Force to clarify the risks posed by unexploded WWII ordnance in the aftermath of a destructive fire at Depot Hill.
Thessaloniki: A World War II Shell Was Found in the Depths of Pier 6
An unexploded World War II shell was discovered at the bottom of Pier 6 in the port of Thessaloniki during dredging operations.
Bomb squad scrambled to quiet duck pond in Cornwall after terrifying discovery
A bomb squad was deployed to investigate a suspected unexploded ordnance at a duck pond in Cornwall, later identified as a hand-held fire extinguisher.
Unexploded ammunition and mines killed dozens of children in Afghanistan in 2025
In 2025, unexploded ordnance and mines in Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 87 individuals, including a significant majority of children, due to remaining remnants of war.
Mass evacuation after 'unexploded bomb' found in quiet coastal village
Residents have been evacuated from Portreath, Cornwall, after an unexploded bomb was discovered, prompting a police response and establishment of a safety cordon.