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Tons of Fish Die in Polluted Brazilian River
A mass fish death occurred in River Piracicaba, where industrial waste from a sugar and ethanol factory was allegedly illegally discharged, in Brazil's Sao Paulo. Ten to twenty tons of fish perished in the river.
Sao Paulo environmental…
Dinosaur Skeleton Sold for Record Price in Auction
Sotheby's auction house in New York, USA, hosted the highest-paid auction for a fossil to date. A dinosaur skeleton, approximately 3.4 meters tall, was sold for 44.6 million dollars in an auction that lasted more than 15 minutes.…
Car Crashes into Cafe, Kills 1 in Paris
A vehicle crashed into a cafe in Paris, the capital of France. As a result of the accident, 1 person died and 3 people were seriously injured.
After the incident, the driver fled, and as a result of the tests, it was determined that one…
Mall Fire Kills 16 in China
A deadly fire broke out in the 14-storey shopping mall in Zigong, China, at around 18:00 local time on Tuesday. The number of deaths, which was 6 according to initial estimates, increased to 16 in the next days.
Fire teams took the…
Paris Mayor Swims in Seine to Address Pollution
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine River to address pollution concerns ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Joined by French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera and Olympics Organizing Committee President Tony…
St. Petersburg Hosts 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival
St. Petersburg recently hosted the 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival, drawing significant interest from visitors. The festival, featuring 20 renowned sculptors from Russia, India, Bulgaria, and other countries, began on…
Rare Beaked Whale Washes Ashore in New Zealand
A rare "spade-toothed beaked whale," one of only a few ever found globally, washed ashore in New Zealand's Otago region. The 5-meter-long whale's discovery, announced by the Department of Conservation (DOC), is crucial for…
Cyanide Found in Teacups Linked to Bangkok Hotel Deaths
Six people were found dead in a Bangkok hotel room, with cyanide detected in their teacups, suggesting poisoning. The victims, involved in a dispute over an investment debt, gathered in the hotel after arriving separately.…
Record Rainfall Floods Toronto Streets and Homes
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…