Record rainfall in Toronto caused extensive flooding, submerging streets and homes. Approximately 167,000 residents lost power, and authorities rescued at least 14 people trapped in flooded vehicles. Drake shared images of his flooded house, and Billy Bishop Airport experienced delays and cancellations due to the storm.
The Sakurajima Volcano in Japan’s Kagoshima province erupted, sending smoke and volcanic ash 4,500 meters into the sky. Pilots from J-AIR captured this dramatic scene from the cockpit of a passenger plane preparing to land at Kagoshima Airport on July 14. The company confirmed that the pilots, trained to handle volcanic ash, adjusted their route […]
US President Joe Biden addressed the NAACP’s 115th congress in Las Vegas, highlighting rising political tensions and urging the nation to condemn all forms of violence. He emphasized the need for serious dialogue and unity. Biden also called for a ban on AR-15 type weapons, citing their use in a recent attack on his rival, […]
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed to establish a bullet factory in Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal following intergovernmental meetings in Prague. The agreement is between state-owned Ukroboronservice and Czech ammunition manufacturer Sellier & Bellot. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala confirmed continued ammunition shipments into next year, and machinery for […]
Although the tax increase bill that led to violent protests was withdrew and President William Ruto’s terminated of the cabinet, violent anti-government demonstrations restarted in Kenya. Numerous people took to the streets, demanding Ruto’s resignation and systemic changes that will end corruption. A protester died after police opened fire on stone-throwing protesters in the capital […]
A forest fire broke out in a forest area in Kapukaya District of Izmir, Türkiye. Upon the notice of citizens who saw the fire, which started around 15.15 local time, many planes, helicopters, water trucks and various land vehicles were directed to the region. Teams continue to work to prevent the fire from growing.
The Israeli army targeted civilians in the Attar region of Khan Younis city in the south of the Gaza Strip with an air attack. At least 17 people were killed and 26 others were injured in an area where displaced Palestinians’ had set up tents. Ninety people were killed and 300 others were injured in […]
Maltese Robert Metsola, the European People’s Party candidate, was re-elected as European Parliament’s president by receiving 562 votes out of 669 deputies in the voting, which was held during the first session of the new legislative period. “I feel grateful and humbled by the trust that members of parliament have shown in me. I will […]
Abdullah Güler, Member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, stated in a press statement that their tax package draft, which mainly aimed at strengthening tax justice, will include a regulation to increase the lowest pension. According to the draft, the lowest retirement wage in the country will increase from 10,000 lira to 12,500 lira. “We […]
Mount Etna on Italy’s Sicily Island became active again yesterday. Following an explosion in the Voragine crater, lava and ash was spewed from the 3,357-meter-high volcano. Etna is known as the most active volcano in Europe.