Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin for a surprise visit, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz before joining an online conference with European leaders, including France, UK, Italy, Poland, Finland, and EU officials, to discuss Ukraine’s situation. A second call will include US President Donald Trump and Vice President James Vance ahead of the Trump-Putin […]
US National Guard troops and federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Washington, DC, following President Donald Trump’s order, citing rising crime. Armored vehicles and barricades appeared in city centers. Mayor Muriel Bowser called the move “authoritarian,” denying crime was out of control. Around 800 National Guard troops and 500 federal officers are […]
A transformer in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded after being struck by lightning, footage from a police dashcam shows. The blast caused flames, sparks, downed power lines, and power outages, but no injuries were reported. Authorities said the power company responded promptly.
A soldier died and another was seriously injured when a water tanker overturned while fighting forest fires north of Podgorica, Montenegro. The blaze has destroyed homes and forced dozens to evacuate. Air and ground firefighting operations are ongoing, and an investigation into the accident has been launched.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that Ukraine lost the war to Russia, saying Europe must negotiate with Moscow to secure its future. Orban criticized EU leaders’ statements ahead of the upcoming US-Russia summit and emphasized that Hungary opposes Ukraine’s EU membership. He added that Europe risks weakness by staying outside negotiations while major powers […]
Ongoing forest fires in Albania have killed one person and injured eight. Thirty active fires have prompted evacuations in Skanderbegas, Finiq, Berat, Iba, and Damjan. Firefighting efforts are supported by Greece, the UAE, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
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 […]