Heavy rains in Japan’s Kyushu region have caused floods and landslides, killing three people and leaving at least four missing. More than 700 homes were damaged, and three collapsed in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka prefectures. Authorities warned residents to remain alert for ongoing risks.
Around 200 retired and reserve Israeli Air Force fighter pilots protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Netanyahu’s planned Gaza City invasion. Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz joined, calling it a “needlessly stupid war” and warning it could endanger hostages. The pilots urged an immediate hostage settlement.
A Socata TBM 700 turboprop crashed at Kalispell Airport, Montana, hitting parked planes and sparking a fire. Four people on board, including the pilot, were injured but escaped on their own. No one was on the parked aircraft. Authorities have launched an investigation.
Around 20,000 people gathered at Erciyes Ski Resort in Kayseri, Türkiye, to witness the Perseid meteor shower from 2,650 meters above sea level. Organized by Erciyes Inc., the Kayseri Science Center, and TÜBİTAK, the event offered visitors a clear, light-free view of the annual “shooting stars.” Erciyes A.Ş. General Manager Zafer Akşehirlioğlu highlighted the […]
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the Bayraktar TB2 armed drones detecting an arson attack in the country. The TB2s, which were added to Albania’s military last year, were deployed in fire control operations. Rama condemned the attack, calling arson not just a crime but a betrayal of the planet and future generations. […]
Two Chinese vessels, a Coast Guard ship and a military warship, collided in the South China Sea while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. The incident occurred near the disputed Scarborough Reef, where Chinese vessels had been obstructing Filipino patrols. The collision, which caused significant damage to the Coast Guard ship’s bow, is the first […]
Forest fires have erupted across Greece, including on the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and in the Vonitsa region. The fires prompted evacuations in multiple areas. In Kefalonia, residents of Faraklata, Dilina, and Davgata were evacuated as flames spread. On Zakynthos, 60 firefighters, 17 vehicles, and two aircraft are battling fires threatening villages like Agalas […]
A forest fire that started on Saturday in Trancoso, northern Portugal, has burned 8,000 hectares of land, mostly chestnut orchards, olive groves, and vineyards. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blaze, with 699 firefighters, 221 vehicles, and six helicopters involved. The fire has injured 17 people, including six firefighters. The country has already seen […]
A fire that began in agricultural land in Çanakkale’s Kepez district, Türkiye, spread rapidly to forested areas, fueled by wind. Intensive firefighting efforts by air and land crews are ongoing. Drone footage captured the extensive damage to villas in the Güzelyalı district, where properties were reduced to ashes. Firefighting teams from the Regional Directorate of […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for being in “denial” about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Albanese stated that Netanyahu’s refusal to acknowledge the impact on civilians influenced Australia’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. The statement followed a phone call where […]