A massive forest fire between Menderes and Seferihisar districts in Izmir continues to burn, forcing evacuations and destroying homes and barns. Strong winds helped spread the flames overnight. With daylight, aerial firefighting resumed using 4 aircraft and 14 helicopters, while ground crews and volunteers continued efforts to contain the blaze. Firefighting operations remain ongoing.
Three people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede during the Rath Yatra religious festival in Puri, in India’s eastern Orissa state. The incident occurred near the Gundicha temple as thousands gathered for the early-morning procession. Officials blamed the tragedy on a sudden crowd surge despite security measures. Two senior police officers […]
British police have launched an investigation after rapper Bob Vylan led Glastonbury Festival crowds in chants of “Death to the IDF.” The chant, made during a performance, drew strong backlash from the Israeli Embassy and UK officials. The BBC, which aired the festival, later removed the footage from its platform. Festival organizers condemned the remarks, […]
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed while intercepting Russian drones, killing the pilot. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the jet was hit after downing its seventh target and crashed as the pilot steered it away from residential areas. Russia launched 477 drones and 60 missiles overnight; Ukraine shot down 211 drones and 38 missiles. […]
Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, […]
Israeli airstrikes on Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured 20 others. The Israeli army claimed it targeted a Hezbollah underground facility used for command operations. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks as a violation of the November 2024 ceasefire, calling them a threat to national sovereignty and regional stability.
In the heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, what was once considered waste is now fueling a quiet revolution. Discarded tires from trucks, buses, and cars, once dumped in landfills or openly burned, are being transformed into everyday essentials: sandals, flooring tiles, buckets, tubs, and even playground mats and chairs. This shift isn’t powered by heavy […]
A tornado in Largo, Florida, lifted a prefabricated house into the air, with a 76-year-old woman inside. Despite being thrown during the incident, she was reported to be in good health. Dozens of homes were damaged. Meanwhile, two rare waterspouts were spotted off Manatee County near Tampa Bay.
Brad Pitt’s house in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, was reportedly burglarized while the actor was in England for his new film premiere. US media said three suspects broke in through a window, ransacked the home, and fled with stolen items. Police have not disclosed what was taken. Pitt was not home during the incident.
Footage has surfaced showing a 67-year-old man setting fire to a Line 5 subway train in Seoul on May 31. The video shows him pouring gasoline on the floor and igniting it, causing panic among passengers. The fire spread within 20 seconds, injuring 6 people and causing 23 others to be hospitalized for smoke inhalation. […]