A man was arrested on Sunday for climbing the Eiffel Tower just hours before the Olympics closing ceremony, according to Paris police. The man was spotted around 14:45 local time and quickly apprehended by officers. His motivation and nationality remain unclear. Social media videos show the shirtless man scaling the tower above the Olympic rings, which have adorned it during the summer games. The area … Continue reading Man held for climbing Eiffel Tower on final Olympics day

Zlatko Kokanović, a 48-year-old Serbian farmer, is fiercely opposed to a proposed lithium mine in his farming valley, vowing to resist its opening at any cost. The Jadar valley in western Serbia, rich in lithium, has become a battleground, with the government seeing the mine as an economic boon, while critics fear it will cause irreversible environmental damage. The project, led by Rio Tinto, has … Continue reading Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian forces of starting a fire at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine, sharing a video of smoke rising from the plant. While radiation levels remained normal, Zelensky condemned Russia for using the plant to “blackmail Ukraine and the world.” Ukrainian and Russian officials exchanged blame for the incident, with Russia accusing Ukraine of a drone strike … Continue reading Zelensky says Russian forces started fire at Russian-controlled nuclear plant

Authorities in Japan urged residents not to hoard supplies as anxiety over a potential megaquake led to a surge in demand for disaster kits and essentials on Saturday. Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the south that injured 14 people, the weather agency issued its first advisory warning of an increased likelihood of a major quake. In Tokyo, supermarkets began rationing items like bottled water, … Continue reading Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

A fast-moving wildfire near Athens forced residents to flee their homes on Sunday as hot, windy weather fueled the blaze, which burned trees, houses, and cars, sending smoke over the Greek capital. Over 400 firefighters, supported by aircraft, battled the fire that rapidly reached the village of Varnavas, 35 km north of Athens. Gale-force winds caused the flames to spread quickly, engulfing the area. As … Continue reading People flee wildfire near Athens as it spreads ‘like lightning’