deadly explosion in Dominica kills 12 dead, leaves dozens under rubble

An explosion occurred yesterday at a workplace in the city of San Critobal, near Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Twelve people, including a 4-month-old baby, lost their lives, and about 65 were injured, according to the Dominican Red Cross. Search and rescue efforts were initiated under the rubble of at least three […]

overflowing river causes chaos in italy

The Merdovine River in the town of Bardonecchia overflowed due to heavy rains in the Piedmont region of Italy. The flood covered streets in mud, and damaged bridges, causing great panic among locals. A total of 120 people were displaced and placed in camps and hotels. Five people were reported missing but were found afterwards. […]

israel factory blast injured 3

A blast occurred at a factory on an industrial site in Ramat Hasharon, in the central region of Israel, at night. Three injuries were reported. Israel Fire and Rescue Service brought the fire that broke out after the explosion under control. The explosion was the third in the region in the last 2.5 months. Authorities […]

japan commemorates 78th anniversary of the ending of WWII

Victims of World War II were commemorated on the 78th anniversary of the war in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. A ceremony, which was attended by 1800 people, public authorities such as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and relatives of war victims, was held at the Nippon Budokan Hall. In his speech […]

Typhoon Lan hits Japan: 20 injured

Japan is facing severe adverse weather conditions due to Typhoon Lan while Typhoon Khanun has just begun losing its power. Reaching the Kii Peninsula, the typhoon is triggering severe storms and rains in many regions, especially in Hyogo, Osaka, Kyoto and Wakayama states. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across the country so […]

death toll from russia gas station explosions climbs to 30

Authorities announced that the death toll in the explosions at the gas station in Makhachkala, Russia, increased to 30 and that there were at least 100 injured. The severe flames were extinguished by more than 70 fire personnel. The first explosion occurred in a car mechanic shop near the gas station and was followed by […]

stage collapses during demonstration in Germany’s largest theme park

The stage in the pool of Europark, Germany’s largest theme park in Rust, collapsed for an unknown reason during a diving show. A total of seven people were injured, including five demonstrators and two visitors. The collapsed section will be reopened to visitors tomorrow. In Europark last June, approximately 25,000 people were evacuated from the […]

boat captain rescues caretta caretta entangled in fishing net

A boat captain, Turgay Meşe, rescued a caretta caretta entangled in a fishing net and a fishing hook off Alanya Castle in the Alanya district of Türkiye’s Antalya province. Spotting the animal abnormally motionless on the surface of the water, Meşe dived into the sea to check on it. After taking the animal to the […]