The “Greer Fire” in Arizona, which began on May 13, has burned 20,425 acres and is only 38% contained. A red flag warning remains in effect due to the risk of further spread. Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in Apache County on May 17. Firefighting efforts continue with 736 personnel on […]
Prisoners at Pococí Prison in Costa Rica attempted to smuggle drugs using a cat. Prison officers spotted the animal in a wooded area near the facility on May 6 and discovered two packages tied to its body. According to the Ministry of Justice, the packages contained 235 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of synthetic […]
A speeding vehicle ran a red light in Taipei’s Sanxia District, crashing into motorcycles and pedestrians. Three people, including two students, died and 13 others, including the 78-year-old driver, were injured. The accident, caught on camera, showed the car plowing through the intersection. The driver is in a coma and had not consumed alcohol. Taiwanese […]
A hungry bear cub broke into a trout restaurant in Bayburt’s Kop Mountain area, eating 200–300 fish before playing around the facility. Security footage showed the cub enjoying itself after the feast. Restaurant owner Fuat Temuçin, initially suspecting theft, discovered the incident through camera recordings. Calling for wildlife precautions, Temuçin urged authorities to leave food […]
The sunrise over Türkiye’s Sapanca Lake in Sakarya formed a breathtaking scene, as golden, pink, purple, and orange hues lit up the sky. The sun’s reflection on the calm lake surface added to the beauty, offering a mesmerizing start to the day for early morning viewers.
At least 37 people, including children, were killed in Israel’s latest airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, local sources reported. The attacks targeted a home in Deir al-Balah, a gas station in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp, and a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Many were injured and remain trapped under rubble. The strike […]
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting over two hours, agreeing to begin immediate ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Putin described the call as “comprehensive and constructive,” stating that Russia supports a peaceful solution and is ready to work on a memorandum outlining principles and timing for […]
At the UK-EU Summit in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa agreed on a new defense and security partnership. The UK will gain access to the EU’s €150 billion defense credit program. The deal also includes agreements on energy cooperation, youth mobility, and a 12-year […]
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reported that 92% of homes in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed since Israel launched its military operations on October 7, 2023. UNRWA described the situation as “unimaginable destruction,” stating that many Palestinians have been repeatedly displaced, with a severe shortage of shelters. Israel, which has blocked […]
Governor of Muş Avni Çakır joined a hiking event at Ilıca Plateau (2,100 m altitude) to highlight the city’s natural beauty and tourism potential. The 5-km hike, organized by the Governorship in cooperation with AFAD and the Genç Adımlar Association, started at Turna Lake and included music and folk dances. Governor Çakır invited more […]