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176 die after flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo
A river overflowing due to heavy rainfall dealt severe damage to the Bushushu and Nyamukubi villages in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. South Kivu Governor Theo Ngwabidje Kasi reported that 176 people lost their…
Canada battles 78 wildfires at various areas
It was stated that forest fires broke out at 78 different points in Canada's Alberta province and 19 of them got out of control. In Fox Lake, located in the Little Red River Cree Nation region, 4,400 hectares of land turned to ash, about 20…
Yemeni Girl Rescued from Flood Waters in Taiz
The recent heavy rains in southern Yemen have caused widespread flooding in Taiz, putting many lives at risk. In a recent incident, a little girl was swept away by the raging flood waters, but was rescued at the last minute by a…
Second Gun Attack in Serbia kills at least 8 and injures 14
A second gun attack in Serbia has left eight people dead and fourteen injured. The incident occurred near Mladenvac, about 50 kilometers south of the capital, Belgrade. The assailant, 21-year-old Uros Blazic, opened fire randomly from his…
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture
Japan was hit by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake at 14:42 local time off the coast of Ishikawa province. While there was no tsunami risk, the quake was felt in several regions, including Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, and Fukushima. The government is…
Ukrainian forces shoot down own drone, causing fire in Kyiv building
Ukrainian security forces shot down their own drone over the capital, Kyiv, leading to a fire that broke out in a four-storey building in the Solomianskyi region. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed the incident and said in a statement,…
King Charles III’s Coronation Ceremony Set for May 6th in London
London is gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III, scheduled for May 6th. The gold Supertunica robe made for King George V in 1911 will be worn by King Charles III during the ceremony. The event is expected to draw around 20,000…
Forest Fire in Russia’s Tyumen Region Destroys Homes, Forces Evacuation
A forest fire near the village of Uspenka in Russia's Tyumen region has spread to residential areas, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of many people. 74 emergency personnel, 2 firefighting helicopters, and numerous fire trucks…
Over 8kg of Cocaine Seized in Passenger’s Wheelchair at Milan Airport
Italian authorities have seized a substantial amount of cocaine from a US citizen's wheelchair at Milan-Malpensa Airport. The discovery was made after a narcotic dog named Cosmo identified the passenger as suspicious, prompting the Italian…
Florida Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby on Highway
In Florida, USA, a police officer named Daniel Jones helped a pregnant woman give birth in her vehicle on a highway. The Hillsborough Fire Department reported that the pregnant woman started experiencing pain while driving and called her…