Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, 26, was found dead after falling from a cliff near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia. She survived the initial fall during a group hike but could not be reached for days due to dangerous terrain and poor weather. Despite being spotted alive on Saturday, rescuers lost track of her amid thick fog and were only able … Continue reading Brazilian tourist who fell off Indonesian volcano found dead

Two young bears, Mish and Lucy, escaped their enclosure at Wildwood Devon wildlife park in the UK and devoured a week’s supply of honey and snacks before falling asleep. The incident, which lasted about an hour, posed no threat to the public, though visitors were briefly moved to a secure area. Keepers safely returned the bears using recall training. The park blamed the escape on … Continue reading 2 bears escape wildlife park enclosure, eat a 7-day supply of honey, then fall asleep

In one of the deadliest 48-hour periods in months, Russian attacks killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians, including a 5-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, just as NATO allies gathered for a key meeting. On Tuesday, a missile strike on Dnipro killed 15 people and injured over 170, causing unprecedented destruction to homes, schools, and hospitals. A day earlier, nine were killed in a Kyiv apartment … Continue reading Russian attacks kill dozens of Ukrainians as Kyiv’s allies gather for a key NATO summit

A stark new UK Government security strategy warns that the public must “actively prepare” for potential war on home soil amid rising global threats. The document highlights growing nuclear risks, including from Iran, and warns that arms control has failed to keep pace. It cites increased aggression from powers like China, Russia, and North Korea, who are collaborating in cyber, space, and underwater warfare, and … Continue reading Brits must ‘actively prepare’ for war on UK soil, govt warns

At least 43 Palestinians were killed Monday in ongoing Israeli attacks across Gaza, bringing the war’s death toll to over 56,000, with more than 131,000 wounded. Among the dead were 20 people seeking food at aid centers run by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which the UN has condemned for allegedly weaponizing aid. Critics describe the sites as “human slaughterhouses” amid worsening famine … Continue reading Israel kills at least 43 Palestinians in Gaza, including aid seekers

Iran has claimed responsibility for Monday’s missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Doha, calling it retaliation for recent American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions following the U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. Qatar condemned the assault on Al Udeid Air Base but confirmed that its defense systems intercepted the missiles, preventing any casualties, France 24 … Continue reading  Iran claims attack on US base in Doha, Qatar says missiles intercepted

Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after the U.S. and U.K. advised their citizens in the country to shelter in place, following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s threats of retaliation. While the Qatari government said there are no specific threats and that the security situation remains stable, the move was taken as a precaution. Qatar hosts the largest U.S. military base in … Continue reading Qatar closes airspace as UK and US tell citizens to shelter in place

Around 145 people, mostly teenage girls, were stabbed with syringes during France’s nationwide Fête de la Musique festival, sparking fears of chemical injections. Victims reported feeling unwell and were hospitalized for toxicology tests. Attacks occurred across the country, with 13 in Paris and 50 in Angoulême. Authorities have arrested 12 suspects, including one man in Metz identified via CCTV. It’s unclear if the syringes contained … Continue reading 145 revellers stabbed with syringes in wave of attacks at music festival