Torrential rains in South Korea have killed at least 18 people and left nine missing, with over 14,000 residents forced to evacuate due to floods, landslides, and collapsed homes. The downpours, which began on July 16, brought record rainfall to central and southern regions. The military has deployed 2,500 troops to assist with recovery. Experts say the unusually late monsoon caught many areas unprepared, highlighting … Continue reading At least 18 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

More than 560 people were rescued and three confirmed dead after the KM Barcelona 5 passenger ferry caught fire off Indonesia’s Sulawesi coast on Sunday. The ferry was en route from the Talaud Islands to Manado when flames broke out in the stern. Rescuers, coast guard ships, and local fishermen helped evacuate passengers, many of whom jumped into the sea. Initial reports of five deaths were revised … Continue reading 568 people survived after an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire at sea

At least 35 people died and several remain missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden storm. The vessel, Wonder Seas, was carrying 53 people—mostly Vietnamese families from Hanoi—when it overturned amid hail, heavy rain, and lightning. Ten survivors have been rescued, including a 10-year-old boy found trapped in an air pocket. At least eight of the victims were children. … Continue reading Dozens dead after Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

Typhoon Wipha caused widespread disruption across southern China and parts of Asia on Sunday, grounding over 400 flights in Hong Kong and affecting around 80,000 passengers. The storm made landfall in Guangdong province after brushing past Hong Kong with winds up to 140 kph, toppling trees and prompting high-level storm warnings. At least 26 people in Hong Kong sought medical care, and over 250 took … Continue reading Typhoon Wipha topples trees and causes major flight disruptions in Hong Kong

Armed Bedouin clans withdrew from the Druze-majority city of Sweida on Sunday after a week of deadly clashes with Druze militias and a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The fighting, sparked by kidnappings and escalating sectarian violence, killed hundreds and displaced over 128,000 people. Israel launched airstrikes in the region, and Syrian government forces intervened intermittently. Humanitarian aid convoys began entering the battered city amid cautious calm. Tensions … Continue reading Syria’s armed Bedouins withdraw from Druze-majority city after weeklong fighting

At least 85 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Sunday, marking the deadliest day for aid-seekers since the war began over 21 months ago, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. Most deaths occurred in northern Gaza as crowds tried to reach food aid entering through the Zikim crossing. Witnesses and a U.N. official said Israeli forces opened fire on civilians; Israel acknowledged firing but claimed … Continue reading Officials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza

Ukraine has launched a new program allowing foreign defense companies to test prototype weapons directly on the battlefield. Announced by government-backed tech incubator Brave1, the “Test in Ukraine” initiative invites allied nations to send drones, munitions, electronic warfare, and AI systems for real-world testing. In return, companies receive performance reports and suggestions for improvements. The program also promotes co-production with Ukrainian firms, Euro News has … Continue reading Foreign defense companies can now test weapons in Ukraine

Russia reported intercepting at least 143 Ukrainian drones between Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, marking one of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks since July 11. Drones were downed across 11 Russian regions and annexed Crimea, with several intercepted near Moscow. Drone strikes caused injuries and fatalities in the Belgorod, Voronezh, Smolensk, and Kaluga regions. Ukraine said Russia also launched 64 drones overnight, with 23 hitting targets. … Continue reading Ukraine targets Moscow as Russia reports shooting down more than 140 drones

North Korea has announced that its new Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, opened on July 1, will not receive foreign tourists for now. Initially promoted as a key part of Kim Jong Un’s tourism ambitions, the resort was expected to attract both locals and foreigners. Despite recent visits by Russian tourists and plans for direct flights from Moscow, a notice on North Korea’s tourism site … Continue reading North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening

Cambodian authorities have intensified their crackdown on online scam operations, arresting over 500 suspects in two provinces, bringing the total detained since June 27 to more than 2,100. The raids targeted 43 locations and involved foreign nationals from countries including Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. The crackdown, backed by Prime Minister Hun Manet, comes amid growing international criticism over Cambodia’s role in global cybercrime. Many … Continue reading Cambodia continues raids on scam centers, over 2,000 arrested

A Libyan man, Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, also known as “Al-Buti”, has been arrested in Germany on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. As a senior official at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison, he is accused of overseeing murder, torture, and rape between 2015 and 2020. The ICC, investigating abuses since Libya’s 2011 civil war, has issued 11 … Continue reading Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that Moscow may consider preemptive strikes against the West in response to increased NATO and U.S. support for Ukraine, calling the current situation a “full-scale war.” His remarks follow President Donald Trump’s announcement of 100% secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil unless Moscow agrees to peace within 50 days. Trump also pledged Patriot missile systems for NATO allies … Continue reading Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots

A massive fire severely damaged the main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival site just two days before the event was set to begin. No injuries were reported, but flames spread to nearby woodland. Organizers are now working to find solutions ahead of the festival’s scheduled start on Friday, the Associated Press has reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Fire engulfs main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival

A fire at the newly opened Corniche Hypermarket in Kut, eastern Iraq, has killed at least 61 people and left many injured or missing. The blaze, which broke out Wednesday night, trapped dozens inside the five-storey shopping center, with many victims reportedly suffocating in bathrooms. Firefighters rescued 45 people, and the cause of the fire is still unknown. The regional governor declared three days of … Continue reading Iraq’s shopping centre fire leaves 61 dead, many missing

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed three civilians sheltering in the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said the church was hit directly by a tank shell, wounding nine others and damaging the building. Victims included an elderly woman and the parish janitor. Israel expressed regret and is … Continue reading Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three

The U.S. and Panama conducted a joint military exercise, PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, from July 13–18 to strengthen defense of the Panama Canal amid concerns over China’s growing regional influence. The U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed helicopters for operations focused on infrastructure protection and multinational cooperation. The exercise follows warnings from U.S. officials about China’s military and economic presence in the Western Hemisphere, including … Continue reading US Military Trains To Defend Panama Canal From China

Two British men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were sentenced to over four years in prison for cutting down England’s iconic Sycamore Gap Tree in 2023. The nearly 200-year-old tree, beside Hadrian’s Wall and featured in the film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” was felled in minutes with a chainsaw. The act, called “deliberate and mindless” by the judge, caused over £620,000 in damage and … Continue reading Men sentenced to over 4 years in prison for cutting down iconic tree

A stolen Cessna 172 caused a 39-minute shutdown of Vancouver International Airport’s airspace on Tuesday. The plane took off from Victoria, circled over Vancouver, and forced controllers to reroute other aircraft, including a WestJet 737 that had to abort its landing. The stolen plane landed safely and the lone pilot was arrested, CNN has reported. Authorities have not disclosed the suspect’s identity or motive. Written … Continue reading Stolen small plane circles Vancouver airport as controllers ground flights

A volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula forced the evacuation of tourists from the Blue Lagoon spa and a nearby campsite in Grindavik. The eruption began after intense seismic activity, sending lava southeast from a fissure, though no infrastructure is currently threatened. Grindavik has faced repeated volcanic activity since November 2023 after centuries of dormancy, ABC News has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa

At least 20 Palestinians were killed in a crush at a US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) food distribution site in southern Gaza. Witnesses and health officials say GHF guards used teargas or pepper spray on the crowd, causing panic and suffocation. The incident marks the first such deaths at a GHF-run site, amid broader starvation in Gaza where Israeli attacks have killed over 58,000 people, … Continue reading At least 20 Palestinians killed in crush at food distribution site in southern Gaza

Israel carried out two airstrikes on Syria’s defence ministry in Damascus, collapsing part of the building and injuring officers, as it intervened in escalating fighting between Syrian government forces and Druze militias in southern Syria. The strikes followed days of Israeli attacks aimed at deterring Syrian military deployment near Israel’s border and signaling support for the Druze community, though many Druze reject being seen as … Continue reading Israel strikes Syria’s defence ministry in third day of attacks

German customs officials seized around 1,500 young tarantulas hidden in chocolate cake boxes at Cologne Bonn Airport in a shipment from Vietnam. Alerted by an unusual smell, officers found the spiders in plastic containers, with many not surviving the trip. The surviving tarantulas were handed to an expert, The Guardian has reported. Authorities are pursuing criminal charges against the intended recipient for customs and animal … Continue reading 1,500 tarantulas found hidden in cake boxes at German airport

German backpacker Caroline Wilga, 26, was rescued after surviving 11 nights lost in Western Australia’s outback. After crashing her van and hitting her head, she wandered off in a confused state, eventually surviving by drinking from puddles and sheltering in a cave. Found barefoot and exhausted over 30km from her van, she thanked those involved in her rescue and expressed deep gratitude for the community’s … Continue reading German backpacker lost in outback ‘beyond grateful’ to be found

Australia’s largest-ever military exercise, Talisman Sabre, is underway, involving over 35,000 troops from 19 nations. Live-fire drills with newly acquired HIMARS launchers were conducted in Queensland. The biennial U.S.-Australia exercise is also being held in Papua New Guinea for the first time. Chinese surveillance ships are expected to monitor the drills, as in past years, ABC News has reported. The exercise began as Australian Prime … Continue reading A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia

Eight people were detained after violent clashes in Torre-Pacheco, Spain, between far-right groups, local residents, and migrants. The unrest erupted Saturday following the beating of an elderly man earlier in the week, which prompted far-right calls for revenge against the town’s large migrant community. Among those arrested were suspects in the original assault and others involved in the clashes, ABC News has reported. Police reinforced … Continue reading Police detain 8 people after anti-migrant clashes in Spanish town