A river in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has turned red, alarming residents. Footage and images of the Sarandí watercourse, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, show the sudden change in color. Local media reports indicate this is not the first time the river has changed color, raising concerns about contamination. A lifelong resident told La Nación that the river has previously turned … Continue reading River in Buenos Aires turns blood red, alarming residents

Ecuadorian police are increasingly discovering Santa Muerte altars in drug dens, as local gangs adopt the Mexican “death saint” for protection. In Duran, offerings and even alleged human sacrifices have been made to the saint, a practice linked to Mexican cartel influence. Authorities estimate six out of ten raids in 2024 uncovered such shrines, CBS News has reported. President Daniel Noboa has declared a war … Continue reading Drug gangs in Ecuador turn to “death saint” for protection and alleged human sacrifices

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump announced plans for the U.S. to take over, level, and rebuild the Gaza Strip, aiming to bring stability and economic development. He suggested long-term U.S. ownership, removing unexploded weapons and creating jobs and housing. Netanyahu supported Trump’s vision, emphasizing the need to prevent future threats from Gaza, Fox News has reported. Their … Continue reading Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip, rebuild it to stabilize Middle East

Police in Brussels are searching for two suspects who fled into metro tunnels after a shooting at Clemenceau station around 6 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported. Surveillance footage showed the suspects entering public transport tunnels, prompting a search and investigation. Authorities found cartridge cases but made no arrests, and they do not believe the incident is terror-related, CNN has reported. The Clemenceau and Midi … Continue reading Belgian police chasing two suspects in metro tunnels after Brussels shooting

A mass shooting at an adult education facility in Örebro, Sweden, left 11 people dead, including the suspected shooter, making it the country’s deadliest such incident. The attack at Risbergska Skolan triggered a lockdown and evacuation, with six injured victims still hospitalized. Authorities have found no evidence of ideological motives, ABC News has reported. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called it a tragic day for Sweden, … Continue reading 11 dead in worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history, authorities say

A swarm of earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 3 to 5, has been shaking Greece’s Santorini island every few minutes, prompting authorities to bolster emergency plans. While experts cannot determine if a larger quake is imminent, evacuation contingencies are in place, and public events, schools, and access to certain areas have been restricted. Thousands have already left the island, and additional ferry and flight services have … Continue reading Earthquakes keep rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes

Swedish prosecutors ruled out sabotage in the damage to an undersea fiber-optic cable between Sweden and Latvia. The cable was damaged on January 26, and Swedish authorities seized a Bulgarian vessel, the Vezhen, the same day. Investigators confirmed the ship caused the break but found no evidence of intentional sabotage. Prosecutors are now investigating whether other crimes contributed to the incident. The ship’s owner, Navibulgar, denied … Continue reading Sweden rules out sabotage in Baltic undersea data cable rupture and releases a ship

The United Nations warned that Russian troops have increasingly executed captured Ukrainian soldiers in recent months. Since August, the UN monitoring mission has documented 79 executions in 24 incidents by Russian forces. Mission head Danielle Bell said public figures in Russia have called for inhumane treatment of Ukrainian prisoners, encouraging unlawful behavior. Broad amnesty laws in Russia further enable these actions. The UN also recorded … Continue reading Russian Army Increasingly Killing Captured Ukrainian Soldiers, UN Says

Heavily armed gangs in Haiti have attacked the elite neighborhood of Kenscoff, killing at least 40 people. Mayor Jean Massillon blamed the Viv Ansanm gang coalition, saying gunmen are going home to home, indiscriminately opening fire. The dead include pastors, teachers, and children, with the true toll expected to be higher as authorities struggle to access certain areas. Many victims are working-class farmers, and the … Continue reading Gangs attack a neighborhood in Haiti that’s home to the country’s elite

Gaza authorities have urged donors to prioritize tents and shelters for displaced Palestinians amid cold temperatures. They accuse Israel of obstructing aid, despite a ceasefire deal requiring the entry of 200,000 tents and debris-clearing equipment. Hundreds of thousands returning north found their homes destroyed. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump has proposed displacing Gaza’s population, a move rejected by Arab states. Concerns remain over the ceasefire’s durability, … Continue reading Gaza authorities plead for tents, accuse Israel of obstructing aid

Rebels in eastern DR Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting Tuesday, citing “humanitarian reasons” after capturing territory. The alliance, including Rwanda-backed M23, claims it will hold its positions despite prior plans to advance.  Recent fighting around Goma has killed at least 900 and displaced over 400,000 this year. The G7 and EU condemned the offensive as a violation of DR Congo’s sovereignty, while the … Continue reading Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’

A car bomb attack in northern Syria killed at least 15 people, including 14 women, and wounded 15 others near Manbij, according to the White Helmets. The attack, the deadliest since Assad’s ouster in December, comes just days after another bombing killed four people in the city. No group has claimed responsibility, the BBC has reported. Manbij remains a battleground between Turkish-backed Syrian National Army … Continue reading Car bomb blast in northern Syria kills 15 agricultural workers

A bomb blast in a Moscow residential complex killed Armen Sarkisyan, leader of the pro-Kremlin Arbat Battalion, early Monday. The explosion also killed his bodyguard and injured five others. Russian authorities are investigating, with reports suggesting the attack was planned. Sarkisyan, originally from Armenia, led a paramilitary unit fighting for Russia in Ukraine and was wanted by Ukraine for past violence, The Moscow Times has … Continue reading Moscow Bomb Attack Kills Pro-Kremlin Paramilitary Leader Wanted in Ukraine

Record rainfall has triggered deadly floods in North Queensland, with waters rising for a third day on Monday. One woman drowned, and thousands face evacuation as towns like Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell suffer severe damage. Some areas received a meter of rain in a week, prompting major flood warnings along six rivers. Authorities warn of more heavy storms and even crocodiles in floodwaters, CNN has … Continue reading Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast

Santorini experienced a fourth day of seismic activity on Monday, with quakes exceeding magnitude 4 occurring every few minutes. Schools remained closed, and extra flights were arranged to help people leave. Authorities advised residents to stay outdoors as disaster response teams were deployed. Experts predict the tremors will continue for weeks but say they are not linked to recent mild volcanic activity. While locals are … Continue reading Dozens of earthquakes shake Greek island of Santorini

A 17-year-old girl died after a shark attack at Woorim Beach, Queensland, on Monday. She was bitten on the arm about 100m from shore while swimming off Bribie Island. Paramedics responded to the incident, but she succumbed to life-threatening injuries shortly after. The area, a popular surfing spot, has shark protection measures, but attacks close to shore remain rare. Authorities have not identified the shark … Continue reading Teenage girl killed in shark attack in Australia

France officially handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities on Thursday, marking the end of its military presence in the country after Chad broke its defense cooperation agreement with Paris two months ago. This follows similar withdrawals of French forces from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, where countries have shifted closer to Moscow. Chad’s army confirmed the transfer of the Sergent … Continue reading France hands over last military base in Chad

A 74-year-old truck driver has been trapped in a sinkhole in Japan for three days, with rescue efforts complicated by the expanding hole and leaking water and gas pipes. The sinkhole, which formed on Tuesday near Tokyo, swallowed the driver and his two-ton truck. A 30-meter ramp is being constructed to reach him, but the operation is slow due to dangerous conditions and erosion. The … Continue reading Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Mount Taranaki, an 8,261-foot stratovolcano in New Zealand, has been recognized as a legal person, granting it the rights, duties, and responsibilities of an individual. Known as Taranaki Maunga in Māori, the mountain is now considered a “living and indivisible whole,” including its physical and spiritual elements. This move, following similar legal recognitions of a sacred forest and a river, transfers ownership from the government … Continue reading New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki is now legally a person

India now has the world’s largest tiger population, with over 3,600 tigers, making up 75% of the global total, despite having the highest human density and only 18% of the world’s tiger habitat. The population has doubled in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that include protecting tigers from poaching, securing prey, and reducing human-wildlife conflict. Tigers now inhabit 138,200 sq km of … Continue reading India’s tiger population doubles in a decade

China is constructing a massive military command center near Beijing, 10 times the size of the Pentagon, according to US intelligence. The 1,500-acre site, known as “Beijing Military City,” is designed to house reinforced bunkers for China’s leadership in case of nuclear war. Satellite images suggest that construction began in mid-2024, coinciding with preparations for the People’s Liberation Army’s centenary in 2027. Experts believe the … Continue reading China building world’s largest military command center

Dutch police arrested three men after a four-day hunt for suspects in the explosive robbery of ancient Romanian artifacts from the Drents Museum. The stolen treasures, including the 2,500-year-old golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets from 50 BC, were on loan from Romania’s National History Museum. The heist has led to the dismissal of the Romanian museum’s director and angered officials. While the … Continue reading Three arrested after ancient Romanian artifacts stolen from Dutch museum

More than 20 Americans are missing in action in Ukraine, with rising casualties among foreign volunteers filling gaps in Ukraine’s defenses, CNN reports. At least five American fighters have been killed in the past six months, with some bodies still unrecovered. Two were repatriated from Russian-held territory after negotiations. Survivors describe intense battles, poor leadership, and devastating losses. Families of the missing struggle with grief, … Continue reading American fighters are dying in Ukraine in growing numbers

Australian police foiled a planned antisemitic attack after discovering a caravan with explosives in Dural, northwest of Sydney, on Jan. 19. Authorities called it a terrorist plot, with arrests made but details undisclosed. Over 100 officers are investigating under a joint counter-terrorism operation. The incident comes amid a rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia since the Israel-Gaza war began in late 2023, NBC News has … Continue reading Police catch caravan laden with explosives outside synagogue in Australia