A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, with tremors felt across Cuba, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, and parts of Florida. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 26 km (16 miles) and was unusual because it happened within a tectonic plate rather than along a plate boundary, where earthquakes are more common. According to the USGS, no earthquake of similar … Continue reading Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

Two suspected metal thieves have been arrested in connection with a deadly building collapse in Görlitz that killed three people on May 18. Investigators believe the suspects may have damaged or tampered with pipes while searching the building for scrap metal and other valuables before the collapse. Authorities are investigating possible involvement in causing a fatal explosion and negligent homicide. The suspects, a 27-year-old Polish … Continue reading Two arrested after deadly building collapse in eastern Germany

Israel carried out airstrikes in western and central Iran after Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel, marking the first direct exchanges between the two countries since a ceasefire took effect two months ago. Iran described its missile attacks as the start of a week-long campaign of continuous strikes. The escalation followed Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs, which Israel said were retaliation … Continue reading Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel

More than 1.2 million people gathered in Madrid on Sunday for an outdoor Mass led by Pope Leo, making it one of the largest events of his week-long visit to Spain. Crowds filled the streets near Cibeles Square, cheering and waving flags as the pope arrived. In his sermon, Leo urged Catholics to support the poor, lonely, and marginalized, saying God stands with those who … Continue reading Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Israeli airstrikes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was renewed last week. Israel said the strikes were retaliation for a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli forces, which Hezbollah later confirmed. Analysts described the incident as the latest escalation in a ceasefire that has been repeatedly violated by both sides since late 2024. Israeli … Continue reading Israel hits Beirut’s suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, causing severe damage to buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia. The quake was followed by numerous aftershocks, with reports of collapsed structures, including a three-story restaurant building in General Santos City. Philippine authorities activated emergency response measures, closed schools in affected areas, and ordered evacuations to … Continue reading Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia