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Car Hits Crowd at Liverpool Victory Event, 47 Injured
A car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's Premier League championship celebrations on Water Street, injuring 47 people, including 4 who were trapped under the vehicle. Twenty-seven were hospitalized, but no fatalities occurred.…
Fire Erupts at Ecuador’s Largest Oil Refinery
A fire broke out in a fuel tank at Ecuador’s Esmeraldas refinery, the country’s largest, prompting a temporary shutdown. Energy Minister Ines Manzano confirmed the fire was brought under control after an explosion occurred during the…
Türkiye’s FM Fidan, Putin Discuss Ukraine War and Bilateral Ties
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss recent efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Talks included developments following the May 16 negotiations in Istanbul, as well…
Nicusor Dan Sworn In as Romania’s New President
Pro-EU and NATO-backed politician Nicusor Dan officially took office as Romania’s president after winning the May 18 election. In his speech, Dan promised economic reform, public accountability, and continued Western alignment. “The…
Muslim Pilgrims Reach Kaaba Amid Deep Emotions
Millions of Muslims arriving in Mecca for the 1446 Hajj have begun their pilgrimage with powerful emotional moments as they face the Kaaba for the first time. Entering the holy city in the state of ihram, they perform umrah rituals and…
5.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Urakawa in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture at 17:47 local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake, at a depth of 50 kilometers, was also felt in Aomori and Iwate.…
Cargo Ship Sinks Off India
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kochi, India, after taking on water. All 24 crew members—mainly Filipinos—were safely rescued by the Indian Coast Guard.
The vessel was carrying…
Macron Caught Off Guard by Wife’s ‘Slap’ in Vietnam
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Vietnam was overshadowed by a viral moment with his wife, Brigitte Macron. As the couple prepared to disembark in Hanoi, footage showed Brigitte appearing to slap or brush her…
Python Found in Toilet Sparks Panic in Bangkok
A 2.5-meter reticulated python was discovered in a toilet by resident Tattam Hannarong in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district around 3:00 AM. Hannarong alerted rescue teams, who safely removed the snake. "It’s a little scary," he…
Maduro’s Party Wins Big in Boycotted Venezuela Elections
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) secured 23 of 24 governorships and 82.68% of the vote for 285 National Assembly seats in Sunday’s general and regional elections. The opposition largely…