82 killed in China's worst coal mine accident in over a decade

An accident at the Liushenyu Coal Mine, located in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, has resulted in the deaths of 82 individuals, making it the most lethal mining disaster in the nation in over a decade. This tragic event took place over the weekend and was reported on June 16, 2025. Rescue teams were observed working at the site. This incident is included in a compilation of five stories from the weekend, which also features turbulence experienced on a Cathay Pacific flight. The information comes from the South China Morning Post.