The Sea of Galilee recently turned blood red, prompting onlookers to compare it to a biblical plague. However, Israel’s environmental ministry explained the red color was caused by harmless algae that turns red under intense sunlight and warm temperatures. Scientists have also suggested natural explanations for the biblical story of the Red Sea parting, with computer simulations showing strong winds could have temporarily cleared a … Continue reading Locals panic as Sea of Galilee turns blood red in Biblical scenes

A shooting at a nightclub in Santa Lucía, Ecuador, on Sunday left eight people dead and three injured, marking another violent incident in the country’s coastal Guayas province. Police said the attackers, armed and arriving on motorcycles and in vehicles, opened fire on victims aged 20 to 40. The motive remains unknown, but authorities link recent violence to organized crime groups tied to international drug … Continue reading Shootout at Ecuador nightclub kills 8 as violent crime surges, police say

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday evening, killing an 81-year-old woman and injuring 29 others. The quake, centered in the town of Sindirgi, caused 16 buildings to collapse and was felt as far as Istanbul. Search and rescue operations have ended, with officials reporting no further casualties, though images show severe destruction, the BBC has reported. Turkey, located on multiple … Continue reading Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province

Italian firefighters and the army are battling a wildfire on Mount Vesuvius that has burned over 500 hectares since Friday, forcing the closure of all hiking trails in the popular national park near Naples. Twelve firefighting teams, six Canadair planes, and reinforcements from other regions are working to contain the blaze, which is concentrated on the densely vegetated Mount Somma slopes. High temperatures, wind, and … Continue reading Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, a popular tourist destination, closes over wildfire

London police arrested 532 people on Saturday after supporters of the recently banned group Palestine Action staged a protest to challenge the government’s enforcement of the ban. Most were detained for displaying signs supporting the proscribed organization, with others arrested for offenses such as assaulting officers. The group, outlawed for past violent actions and property damage, argues the ban unlawfully restricts free speech, while officials … Continue reading UK police say more than 500 people arrested in pro-Palestinian events over weekend

An Israeli airstrike near Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital on Sunday killed Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qreiqeh, along with four other journalists and two additional people who were sheltering outside the complex. The blast damaged the hospital’s emergency building entrance. Press advocates condemned the strike as retaliation against those documenting the war, while Israel’s military claimed al-Sharif was a Hamas cell leader — … Continue reading Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected reports that U.S. President Donald Trump secretly approved military operations against drug cartels in Mexico. She emphasized that her government will not permit any foreign military presence on Mexican soil. While open to collaboration and intelligence sharing with the United States, Sheinbaum stated there is no agreement allowing U.S. troops to operate in the country, Straight Arrow News has reported. … Continue reading Mexico’s president rejects claims of planned US military operations in her country