High winds and heavy rains from a recent storm caused two separate regional train derailments in Switzerland on Friday, resulting in more than a dozen people sustaining injuries, according to police reports. The incidents took place near the city of Bern at Lüscherz and Büren zum Hof. In Büren zum Hof, nine adults and three children were injured, with one person’s injuries being severe. Several … Continue reading AP: Several injured as 2 Swiss regional trains derail in storm

Officials reported that a fire broke out late on Monday at a migrant holding center in Ciudad Juarez, a Mexican city on the border with the United States, apparently caused by a protest over deportations. At least 39 migrants from Central and South America died in the incident, according to officials on Tuesday. The Guatemalan national migration institute confirmed that twenty-eight of the dead were … Continue reading At least 39 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near El Paso

Powerful explosions have recently shaken two strategic cities in occupied Ukraine, with video footage revealing smoke billowing from a Russian military barracks in one of the affected areas. On Monday morning, a round of explosions left a Russian-appointed police chief in the city of Mariupol injured, the Express reported. Meanwhile, a second salvo of shelling occurred in occupied Melitopol, situated between the Crimean peninsula and … Continue reading Major cities occupied by Russia rocked by powerful explosions

In Jaipur, India, a monkey snatched a black and white dog from a crowded market and took the pet on an adventurous journey across the rooftops. On Saturday (March 18), a bystander captured the entire shocking incident on camera, the Daily Star reported. The footage depicts the simian monkey tightly gripping onto the pooch while the pet struggles to break free. However, the primate remained … Continue reading Brazen monkey kidnaps puppy from busy street

Today, a Russian factory responsible for manufacturing nuclear missiles for Putin’s army was consumed by a substantial fire. The blaze erupted at the Yaroslavl Motor Plant, also referred to as Avtodizel, which is situated 170 miles northeast of Moscow, the Sun reported. As flames raged through the building, thick black smoke billowed into the sky, and approximately 218 employees were evacuated. At least seven individuals … Continue reading Massive fire erupts at Russian factory producing engines for nuclear missiles

Ugandan lawmakers have approved a far-reaching anti-gay law that could result in severe penalties, including the death sentence. This marks the climax of a prolonged campaign to outlaw homosexuality and target LGBTQ individuals in the conservative East African nation. After more than seven hours of discussion and revisions, the law was ratified late on Tuesday night. It stipulates that anyone caught engaging in gay sex … Continue reading Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty

Conflicting reports from Russian and Ukrainian officials emerged on Tuesday regarding what seemed to be a bold attack on Russian cruise missiles being transported by train in the occupied Ukrainian Crimean Peninsula, the Associated Press reported. According to a Ukrainian military spokesperson, the explosion that took place late Monday and reportedly destroyed several Kalibr cruise missiles near the town of Dzhankoi in northern Crimea was … Continue reading After an explosion rocks town in Crimea, Ukraine and Russia trade allegations

On Tuesday, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing residents to flee their homes and offices in panic and even frightening people in remote villages. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals. Over 100 people were brought to hospitals in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province due to shock, with most being discharged later. According to officials, roofs collapsed in … Continue reading 9 killed as strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, Afghanistan

In the three months since his inauguration, Brazil’s leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has reversed the relaxed gun laws implemented by his conservative predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. This includes suspending new firearm registrations and limiting the number of guns an individual can own to three from six. However, the challenging part lies ahead: persuading people to relinquish their weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported. … Continue reading WSJ: Brazil Moves to Take Back Guns After Surge in Purchases

Two soldiers with the Mexican military and five cartel gunmen were killed Friday after the military unit was ambushed in southwest Mexico, Fox News is reporting. The Mexican military said in a statement that the unit “was the target of an attack by approximately 18 armed civilians aboard two vehicles,” on Friday. In the town of El Pescado, located in a mountainous area of the … Continue reading Mexican cartel ambushes military troops, 7 dead

In what has been described as a “deliberate attack,” clouds of toxic chlorine gas were released into a public swimming pool in Italy. The attack left twenty-five people poisoned. The number of poisoned swimmers includes nine school-aged children who were in the pool taking swimming lessons at the Monti Lessini Sports Centre in Italy. Local emergency responders, including firefighters, medics, law enforcement officers and even … Continue reading Mass swimming pool poisoning sees 25 people hurt

Despite the State Department’s warnings about violence and the recommendation to avoid traveling to Mexico, an American college student was discovered deceased while on spring break in the country. Reports indicate that earlier this week, Henry Meacock, a student at Ohio State University, was on a visit to Mexico for his spring break, the Hill reported. Although the exact details of when, where, and how … Continue reading Ohio student found dead in Mexico

According to government officials, a large number of fish have perished in an Australian river as a result of critically low oxygen levels in the water resulting from the receding flood waters. The agency reported that the majority of the deceased fish, which included bony herring, murray cod, golden perch, silver perch, and carp, were discovered in an “ongoing” incident in the vicinity of Menindee, … Continue reading Millions of fish found dead in Australian river

The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Eduard Heger, has declared that his nation will provide Ukraine with 13 decommissioned Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets, in a show of support for the country’s efforts to resist the Russian invasion. “Promises must be kept,” Heger said in a tweet on Friday, adding that Slovakia’s military aid was designed to help Ukraine defend itself and “entire Europe against Russia,” the … Continue reading Slovakia giving fighter jets to Ukraine

On Friday, Australian surfer Blake Johnston shattered the world record for the longest surfing session by riding hundreds of waves for 40 grueling hours, while also maneuvering past hordes of jellyfish. After surpassing the previous record of 30 hours and 11 minutes held by South African Josh Enslin, the 40-year-old former professional surfer Blake Johnston broke down in tears, France 24 reported. Johnston received an … Continue reading Australian surfs for 40 hours to smash world record