A massive 30-kilometer-long line of fires is threatening Athens, with Mount Pentelikon, known for its marble used in ancient buildings, already engulfed. The historic town of Marathon has been evacuated as flames have severely damaged homes. Residents fear a repeat of past disasters, recalling the trauma from a deadly fire six years ago. Volunteers are rescuing animals, while many elderly villagers refuse to leave, France … Continue reading Greece’s marble mountain burns in wildfires

Israel is preparing for a large-scale military attack from Iran, according to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who informed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. In response, the U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East, including sending a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine and expediting the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier’s arrival in the region. This comes amid ongoing efforts by the U.S. and its … Continue reading US orders warships to accelerate deployment

Authorities in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions have ordered the evacuation of border areas as Ukrainian forces make advances into Russian territory. Over 76,000 people have been temporarily relocated in the Kursk region since Ukrainian forces crossed the border. Nikolai Volobuyev, head of Kursk’s Belovsky district, urged residents to flee after Ukrainian advances, despite Russia’s Defense Ministry claiming to have repelled the incursion. In the … Continue reading Russia Evacuates More Border Areas Amid Ukrainian Advances

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’

A hazardous goods container exploded on Friday aboard the YM Mobility cargo ship at China’s Ningbo port, according to the vessel’s owner, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. The explosion led to a fire, which was quickly brought under control, and all crew members were safely evacuated with no reported casualties or injuries. The Liberia-flagged ship had arrived in Ningbo from Shanghai and was docked at … Continue reading Container explodes on cargo ship at China’s key Ningbo port

Austrian authorities arrested an 18-year-old Iraqi national in connection with a suspected ISIS-inspired plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The arrest follows the cancellation of three of Swift’s concerts in Austria after authorities foiled the planned attack. The Iraqi teenager is the third person detained, believed to be linked to the main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian of North Macedonian descent, both of … Continue reading Iraqi teen arrested in Vienna after Taylor Swift terror attack plot thwarted

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Friday killed Samer al-Hajj, a senior Hamas security official, near the city of Sidon. The strike also critically injured his bodyguard. This is part of a series of Israeli operations targeting members of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other factions in Lebanon over the past 10 months, coinciding with the Gaza conflict. These strikes have extended beyond the Israel-Lebanon border, … Continue reading Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in south Lebanon

A major Ukrainian offensive has targeted Russia, with a fireball seen as Ukrainian drones struck a Russian bomb store and military airfield in Lipetsk, causing massive explosions and forcing hundreds of locals to flee. The attack, part of a joint operation by Ukrainian forces, destroyed over 700 Russian bombs and left nine people dead. Ukraine also launched a HIMARS missile strike that reportedly killed up … Continue reading Ukraine blitzes another Russian region sparking evacuations & state of emergency

A passenger plane crashed into a gated residential community in Vinhedo, Brazil, on Friday, killing all 61 people on board, according to officials and the airline Voepass. The ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop was en route to São Paulo’s international airport when it went down. Although the crash caused a smoldering wreck, witnesses reported no casualties among local residents, the Associated Press reported. Voepass confirmed the … Continue reading Plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 aboard

Turkey has formally submitted a bid to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), increasing international pressure on Israel regarding its actions in Gaza. The Turkish delegation, led by Ambassador Selcuk Unal, filed the request, emphasizing the importance of addressing the Palestinian issue through law and justice. Turkey is now the seventh country to join the case, following … Continue reading Turkey submits ICJ bid to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Peru’s reclusive Mashco Piro ethnic group attacked loggers with bows and arrows on July 27, injuring one, due to suspected encroachment on their Amazon territory, according to FENAMAD. This regional Indigenous organization believes illegal logging is taking place on Mashco Piro land, with recent photos showing the tribe searching for food near logging areas. FENAMAD warns that increased logging and lack of government protection could … Continue reading Reclusive Mashco Piro tribe attacks loggers suspected of encroaching on their land in Peru’s Amazon

Iran executed at least 29 convicts in a single day on Wednesday, including 26 in a group execution at Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights group. Three additional men were executed in Karaj’s city prison. The convicts, which included two Afghan nationals, were sentenced for charges of murder, drug-related crimes, and rape. Other human rights organizations, including HRANA and CHRI, … Continue reading Iran executes dozens, day after hanging protester over killing of IRGC agent

After Japan excluded Israel from a Nagasaki ceremony due to fears of possible protest disruptions, the U.S. ambassador, along with many of his counterparts, decided to skip the event. U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and other ambassadors, including those from Britain, Canada, France, Italy, and Australia, will not attend the 79th annual memorial marking the 1945 atomic bombing. Nagasaki’s mayor cited security concerns related … Continue reading After Japan snubs Israel for Nagasaki commemoration, U.S., other envoys plan to skip event

Russia has accused Ukrainian troops of crossing the border into its Kursk region, potentially marking the first such incursion from Ukraine and increasing pressure on Moscow in an area largely unaffected by the two-year war. Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Defense, Investigative Committee, and Ombudsman for Children, reported a “massive attack” on Tuesday, alleging that Ukrainian forces attempted to breach Russian defenses near the … Continue reading Russia says Ukrainian troops crossed into its territory and launched ‘massive attack’

Myanmar’s junta has lost contact with senior officers at a major military base near the Chinese border after rebels claimed control of the regional army headquarters. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) posted photos of its troops at the Lashio base, following intense fighting. Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun confirmed the loss of contact and the possible capture of senior officials. This marks a … Continue reading Myanmar junta says senior officers held as rebels seize major base

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced it is deploying reserve troops and aviation units to the southwestern Kursk region after a surprise Ukrainian incursion killed at least three civilians and injured over a dozen. Ukrainian forces, using up to 300 soldiers, 11 tanks, and more than 20 armored vehicles, attacked villages near the border with Ukraine’s Sumy region. The Russian military, with FSB border force units, is … Continue reading Moscow Rushes Troops to Kursk Region as 3 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks

Russia has heightened tensions in the Middle East by urging Iran to minimize civilian casualties in its response to Israel’s alleged assassination of a Hamas leader, rather than advising against escalation. This pragmatic approach reflects Putin’s interest in the safety of the 1.2 million Russian and former Soviet émigrés in Israel. Putin asked Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to respond cautiously to Israel, which … Continue reading Putin urges Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel retaliation while arming Tehran

Elon Musk labeled Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “two-tier Keir,” referencing unequal police treatment of British protesters and minority groups. Downing Street dismissed Musk’s comments, previously condemning his civil war remarks as baseless. Labour MPs have been advised not to engage in online debates about recent violent protests, focusing instead on promoting unity. Ministers, including Shabana Mahmood, refuted claims of biased policing, The Guardian has … Continue reading Elon Musk calls PM ‘two-tier Keir’ over police response to UK riots

Seven U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack on U.S. and Coalition forces at Al-Assad Air Base in western Iraq. The injured include five U.S. service members and two U.S. contractors, all of whom are in stable condition. Five are being treated at the air base, while two have been evacuated for further care. Two rockets were confirmed to have been launched at … Continue reading 7 US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base, officials say

North Korea delivered 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units, with leader Kim Jong Un advocating for the continued expansion of the country’s nuclear program to counter U.S. threats. Kim’s intent to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons along the South Korean border and authorize preemptive nuclear strikes has raised global concerns. The launchers, produced by North Korean munitions factories, are designed to fire tactical ballistic … Continue reading North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

Mali has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine after Ukraine supplied intelligence to Malian rebels who ambushed Wagner Group forces in July. Malian government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga condemned Ukraine’s actions, stating that Mali has always advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukraine’s Security Service representative Andriy Yusov confirmed providing intelligence that enabled the successful operation against Russian forces, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Mali severs diplomatic relations with Ukraine for providing intelligence to rebels for Wagner ambush