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National Guard Deployed in Washington DC
US National Guard troops and federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Washington, DC, following President Donald Trump's order, citing rising crime. Armored vehicles and barricades appeared in city centers. Mayor…
Lightning Sparks Transformer Explosion in South Carolina
A transformer in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded after being struck by lightning, footage from a police dashcam shows. The blast caused flames, sparks, downed power lines, and power outages, but no injuries were reported.…
Soldier Killed in Montenegro Fire Accident
A soldier died and another was seriously injured when a water tanker overturned while fighting forest fires north of Podgorica, Montenegro. The blaze has destroyed homes and forced dozens to evacuate. Air and ground firefighting operations…
Hungaria’s Orban Says Russia Won Ukraine War
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that Ukraine lost the war to Russia, saying Europe must negotiate with Moscow to secure its future. Orban criticized EU leaders’ statements ahead of the upcoming US-Russia summit and emphasized…
Albania Battles Deadly Forest Fires
Ongoing forest fires in Albania have killed one person and injured eight. Thirty active fires have prompted evacuations in Skanderbegas, Finiq, Berat, Iba, and Damjan. Firefighting efforts are supported by Greece, the UAE, the…
Floods Kill Three in Japan’s Kyushu
Heavy rains in Japan’s Kyushu region have caused floods and landslides, killing three people and leaving at least four missing. More than 700 homes were damaged, and three collapsed in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka prefectures.…
Israeli Pilots Protest Gaza Invasion Plans
Around 200 retired and reserve Israeli Air Force fighter pilots protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Netanyahu's planned Gaza City invasion. Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz joined, calling it a "needlessly stupid war" and…
Small Plane Crashes Into Parked Aircraft in Montana
A Socata TBM 700 turboprop crashed at Kalispell Airport, Montana, hitting parked planes and sparking a fire. Four people on board, including the pilot, were injured but escaped on their own. No one was on the parked aircraft. Authorities…
Thousands Watch Perseid Meteor Shower at Erciyes, Türkiye
Around 20,000 people gathered at Erciyes Ski Resort in Kayseri, Türkiye, to witness the Perseid meteor shower from 2,650 meters above sea level. Organized by Erciyes Inc., the Kayseri Science Center, and TÜBİTAK, the event offered…
Albanian PM Shares TB2 Footage of Arson Attack
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the Bayraktar TB2 armed drones detecting an arson attack in the country. The TB2s, which were added to Albania's military last year, were deployed in fire control operations. Rama condemned…