In England, 39-year-old Daniel Graham and 32-year-old Adam Carruthers were each sentenced to four years and three months in prison for cutting down the 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland in September 2023. Judge Christina Lambert said the act was carried out “out of pure bravado.” The tree, which also damaged a section of […]
A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to severe flash flooding, while parts of New York City, including the subway system, were submerged by heavy rainfall. Governor Phil Murphy urged residents to stay home, as submerged vehicles and flooded roads paralyzed districts like Somerville and Plainsville. In New York City, subway lines […]
Syrian Defense Minister Major General Murhaf Abu Kasra announced a ceasefire in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, where deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups have killed 99 people since Sunday. Abu Kasra stated that the ceasefire was reached after talks with local leaders and that only armed provocations would be met with […]
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Baku, Birol Akgün, emphasized the country’s unwavering stance against the FETÖ terrorist organization at a July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day commemoration held at the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan’s capital. Ambassador Akgün stated, “For the past nine years, the fight against FETÖ has been one of our state’s main priorities,” highlighting […]
A French military cadet accidentally severed part of his ear with his own sword during the July 14 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées. Despite the injury, the cadet continued marching. The French Army later confirmed he was in good condition. Additional mishaps occurred during the cavalry segment. A riderless horse bolted from the procession, […]
A drone strike hit the Sersenk Oil Field in the Duhok province of Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) on Monday morning. The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed that the attack, carried out by an explosive-laden UAV, caused no casualties. The ministry also condemned the attack, noting it followed two similar drone strikes on the […]
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package against Russia is imminent, expressing hope it would be reached today. Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Kallas emphasized continued support for Ukraine and welcomed the US decision to send advanced weapons systems. Addressing other global issues, […]
A wildfire in the La Sal Mountains of Utah, USA, produced a rare fire tornado, captured on video by firefighters. Strong winds fueled the phenomenon, raising alarm, though no injuries were reported. The Deer Creek Fire has scorched over 8,900 acres. Authorities say eight major wildfires have burned more than 60,000 acres across Utah so […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Lavrov conveyed President Vladimir Putin’s greetings and discussed preparations for Putin’s visit to China in September. Xi expressed a commitment to deepening strategic ties with Russia. Putin is expected to attend the SCO summit […]
The death toll from the July 4 floods in Texas, USA, has climbed to 131, with 97 people still missing. Governor Greg Abbott said most fatalities occurred in Kerrville, particularly at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp. Search efforts continue in the Guadalupe River area.