Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in France’s Var region, submerging towns and infrastructure. The La Mole River rose 11 meters in two hours, flooding settlements and La Mole–Saint-Tropez Airport. One person died and another is missing in Le Lavandou, local authorities reported. Le Lavandou, Bormes-les-Mimosas, and Cavalière were the worst hit. “Cavalière is cut […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering lifting economic sanctions on Syria to promote stability and support livelihoods. “We want the Syrian people to have jobs and livelihoods so the country becomes more stable,” she said ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. On Gaza, Kallas confirmed that EU […]
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said indirect talks with the US have produced no results and dismissed prospects for any breakthrough. Speaking at a memorial for late President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Khamenei credited Raisi’s firm rejection of direct talks with Washington as a key reason for US pressure. Khamenei warned the US not […]
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 […]