A passenger train struck a truck loaded with pears at a level crossing in the village of Meteren, Gelderland, the Netherlands. The collision, caught on camera, occurred as the truck reversed after getting stuck while turning. Five people, including the truck driver, were injured, and pears were scattered across the tracks. Rail operator ProRail has […]
Barcelona’s iconic La Sagrada Família has become the world’s tallest church after a new section was added to its central tower, reaching 162.91 meters. The basilica, designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudí, surpassed Germany’s Ulmer Münster Cathedral, which held the record since 1890. Construction of La Sagrada Família began in 1882 and continues more than […]
Severe floods triggered by record-breaking rainfall have killed 13 people and left 11 missing in central Vietnam. The historic cities of Hue and Hoi An were among the hardest hit, with homes submerged up to their roofs. Water levels in Hoi An have begun to recede, allowing residents to start cleanup efforts. Authorities reported that […]
Hurricane Melissa has left at least 50 people dead across the Caribbean. Haiti reported 30 deaths, 20 injuries, and 20 missing, mostly from flooding in Petit-Goave. In Jamaica, 19 people were killed as the storm tore through the island, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The hurricane, one of the region’s strongest in recent […]
Severe rain and strong winds hit New York City, leaving two people dead and causing widespread disruption. Flooding blocked roads, stranded vehicles, and damaged cars as falling tree branches crashed onto streets. Flights at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports were delayed or canceled due to the storm, which Mayor Eric Adams said broke the city’s […]
As autumn arrives in Istanbul, the Üsküdar district’s Kandilli neighborhood has turned into a stunning display of color. Shades of green, orange, and red merge with the golden glow of the setting sun, forming a breathtaking panorama along the Istanbul Strait. Drone footage captured the warm sunset light reflecting off the calm waters, with […]
Vilnius Airport in Lithuania was closed for the sixth time this month after weather balloons from neighboring Belarus entered its airspace. Authorities said flights were suspended for three hours as a safety precaution. Officials claim smugglers are using the balloons to transport cigarettes, accusing Belarus of ignoring the activity. Lithuania has since ordered border closures […]
Archaeologists in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy region have uncovered stone remains depicting a female figure from the early Turkic period. The discovery was made during excavations at the Borombay archaeological complex near Kyzyl-Oktyabr village in the Kemin district. The artifact, featuring a woman wearing a three-horned headdress, is believed to date back to the pre-Turkic or Kenkol […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The event featured a 21-gun salute and performances of both nations’ anthems. After greeting the ceremonial guard, Merz and Erdoğan introduced their delegations and posed for photos before heading to private and inter-delegation meetings.
Russia launched large-scale strikes on Ukraine overnight, using 650 drones and over 50 ballistic missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The attacks targeted multiple regions, including Kyiv, Zaporizhia, and Lviv. Two people were killed and 13 injured, including six children, in Zaporizhia, where residential buildings and a student dormitory were hit. Ukraine’s energy minister […]