Rescue crews in Spain searched for bodies and survivors on Thursday after devastating flash floods left at least 158 dead, mostly in the Valencia region. Streets were buried under mud and debris, with cars piled up, power lines downed, and homes destroyed. Many remain missing as rescuers continue to comb through damaged areas, recovering bodies from vehicles and buildings, the Associated Press has reported. Spanish … Continue reading Spain searches for bodies after flood of the century claims at least 160 lives

Taiwanese authorities are warning residents along the eastern coast to prepare for Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has rapidly intensified after impacting the Philippines. Now classified as a super typhoon by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, it boasts winds of 240 km/h (150 mph), akin to a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasted to make landfall early Thursday in Taitung, the storm is expected to affect almost all … Continue reading Super Typhoon Kong-rey edges towards Taiwan, could sweep ‘almost the whole’ island

Researchers have uncovered “witches marks” and other ritual carvings at Gainsborough Old Hall, a historic medieval manor in Lincolnshire, England. Discovered during two years of research by volunteer Rick Berry, approximately 20 carvings were catalogued, mainly in the servants’ wing. The marks include protective symbols such as a pentangle, overlapping V’s known as Marian marks, and hexafoils, as well as rare curse inscriptions, one featuring … Continue reading ‘Witches marks’ and curses found carved into the walls of historic England manor

Italy is embroiled in an internal espionage scandal involving a private investigation firm made up of former and current security services members, accused of stealing personal information from politicians, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, for extortion. Allegations also suggest ties to Israel’s Mossad. At least four arrests have been made, with many others under investigation, as cybersecurity experts suspect breaches of the interior ministry’s servers. … Continue reading Italy rocked by espionage scandal in which Mossad implicated

A man has died, and up to nine others are missing after the 10-story Dubrovnik hotel in Villa Gessell, Argentina, collapsed early Tuesday morning. The victim, believed to be an 80-year-old man from a neighboring building, was confirmed by local authorities, who noted his partner was rescued. Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate individuals trapped in the debris, which includes construction workers reportedly involved in … Continue reading One dead and others trapped beneath rubble of collapsed hotel in Argentina

Canada has accused India’s Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of involvement in a plot targeting Sikh separatists in Canada, a claim first reported by The Washington Post. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison confirmed Shah’s name to the newspaper, though details of the intelligence remain undisclosed. Canada’s national security adviser, Nathalie Drouin, stated that Indian authorities in Canada gathered intelligence on Canadian citizens, allegedly sharing it … Continue reading Canada: Indian minister plotted to target Sikh separatists

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched extensive nuclear force exercises simulating a retaliatory strike, testing ballistic and cruise missiles to showcase Russia’s nuclear capabilities amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine. Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said the drills focus on a “massive nuclear strike in response to an enemy’s attack.” Putin emphasized nuclear forces as a key security guarantee, pledging continued modernization. Test launches included … Continue reading Russia drill simulates “massive nuclear strike” in response to enemy attack, Moscow says

Following torrential rains and flash floods in southeastern Spain, bodies have been recovered in the Valencia region, though exact numbers were withheld. Six people remain missing in Letur, Albacete, as rescue efforts, aided by drones, continue overnight. Social media footage shows widespread destruction, including swept-away cars and damaged bridges, BBC has reported. With red alerts in Valencia and high warnings in Andalusia, Valencia has closed … Continue reading Bodies recovered after flash floods in Spain

The Israel Defense Forces conducted targeted strikes on military sites in Iran in response to earlier Iranian missile attacks. Meanwhile, fighting escalated in Gaza and Lebanon, with intense Israeli airstrikes hitting northern Gaza and renewed attacks on Beirut. U.N. envoy Tor Wennesland condemned civilian casualties in Gaza, calling for adherence to international humanitarian law. Additionally, the U.S. expressed concern over Israel’s recent legislation limiting operations … Continue reading 110 dead, including 25 children, in strike on Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed at least 60 people, including two children, and injured 58, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes targeted 16 areas in the Hezbollah-controlled Baalbek region, with the town of Al-Allaq hardest hit, losing 16 family members in one attack. Governor Bachie Khodr called it the “most violent” assault since Israel’s conflict escalation against Hezbollah. Additional attacks on Tyre … Continue reading Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

Eighteen-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, charged with killing three young girls and injuring others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the UK, now faces additional charges for possessing an al Qaeda training manual and ricin poison. The poison and training document were discovered at his home, though authorities confirmed no public exposure risk to ricin. Despite these new charges under the Terrorism Act, police have … Continue reading UK stabbing suspect in deaths of 3 girls found with ricin, al Qaeda material and charged under Terrorism Act

Tommy Robinson, British far-right activist and founder of the defunct English Defence League, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court after repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee. Robinson admitted to breaching UK court orders by publicly spreading false claims about the refugee in a film, “Silenced,” shared on social media and at a London rally. In 2021, he lost … Continue reading UK political activist Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months

A manhunt is underway in northern Austria after a suspected gunman fatally shot Franz Hofer, mayor of Kirchberg ob der Donau, and another man in Altenfelden, near the German and Czech borders. Police identified Roland Drexler, 56, as the suspect, reportedly armed and dangerous, who fled in a Volkswagen Caddy after a dispute over hunting rights. Local officials expressed shock over the incident, describing it … Continue reading Austrian mayor shot dead with suspect on the run, police say

Lovisa “Kiki” Sjoberg, 48, was found alive but “dazed and unwell” in Australia’s Snowy Mountains after nearly two weeks missing. New South Wales Police launched a large-scale search when her rental car was left unmoved for six days. Sjoberg reported being bitten by a venomous copperhead snake four days prior to her rescue, and she suffered dehydration and a rolled ankle, NBC News has reported. … Continue reading Woman found alive after surviving snake bite and two weeks in the wilderness

Israel launched airstrikes on Tyre, Lebanon, on Monday, targeting Hezbollah fighters and key military sites in response to Hezbollah’s use of civilian areas for militant operations. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported seven dead and 17 injured near Tyre’s Corniche. Israel claimed it aimed to disrupt Hezbollah’s military capabilities, including targeting the Aziz unit, linked to recent shelling of Israeli territory. Meanwhile, in Gaza, where civilian casualties … Continue reading At least 7 killed, 17 injured in strikes on Tyre as Israeli military maintains pressure on Lebanon

The U.S. will not restrict Ukraine’s use of American weapons if North Korea joins Russia in the conflict, the Pentagon announced, as NATO reported North Korean forces are moving to Russia’s Kursk region. This shift raises concerns that the Ukraine war could expand amid increasing collaboration between Russia and North Korea. NATO’s Mark Rutte called this alliance a threat to global security, and U.S. President … Continue reading No new limits on Ukraine’s use of US arms if North Korea joins fight, Pentagon says

Russia launched missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, hitting Dnipro’s key Mechnikov Hospital and killing at least five, including a child, with 21 others injured. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as a continuation of Russian aggression, calling for decisive international action. In Kyiv, drone strikes killed two people, including a young girl, and led to over 100 evacuations, marking the city’s 16th attack this … Continue reading Russian strike on Ukrainian hospital used to treat soldiers kills at least five

At least 124 people were killed in a Sudanese village near Khartoum during an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), making it one of the deadliest events in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been in conflict since April 2022, with both sides accused of civilian casualties. Over 200 were injured, and 150 detained in the Al-Sareeha … Continue reading 124 killed as Sudanese paramilitary group attacks village, doctors and activists say

Tropical Storm Trami left at least 85 dead and 41 missing in the Philippines, with many areas still isolated and needing rescue. President Marcos reported that heavy rainfall overwhelmed flood defenses, causing massive flooding and landslides. Rescuers continue to search for the missing, as over 5 million people were in the storm’s path, and nearly 500,000 sought refuge in emergency shelters, the Associated Press has … Continue reading At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

The U.S. confirmed on October 23 that North Korean troops may be deployed to support Russia in the Ukraine war, with speculation they could join combat near Kursk. Ukrainian President Zelensky called the move an “escalatory step,” urging a strong global response. Reports suggest 10,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia, and up to 1,500 may already be in the Kursk region, though their … Continue reading NKorean Troops Deployed to Kursk in Escalating Counteroffensive

Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military sites early Saturday, claiming retaliation for recent ballistic missile attacks from Iran. Explosions were reported in Tehran, though Iran reported only “limited damage.” This marks Israel’s first open military action against Iran, heightening regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts with Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israel targeted missile manufacturing sites, surface-to-air missiles, and other military facilities, while refraining from … Continue reading Israel strikes Iran, risking escalation of Mideast wars

In Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, at least 17 people, mostly women and children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people. Amid ongoing bombings, Qatar’s Al Jazeera accused Israel of targeting its Gaza-based journalists, whom Israel claims are linked to militant groups. Efforts for a ceasefire resumed with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit, and indirect negotiations involving the U.S., … Continue reading At least 17 people killed in Israeli strike on school turned shelter in Nuseirat

Tropical Cyclone Dana hit India’s northern Odisha coast with heavy rain and winds of 110 kph (70 mph), causing authorities to evacuate around 300,000 people and issue high alerts for Odisha and West Bengal. The storm brought 2-6 inches of rain, with the highest at 160 mm (6.2 inches) in Chandbali. No casualties or damage were reported initially. Schools, trains, and flights were canceled in … Continue reading Cyclone Dana lashes eastern India as hundreds of thousands evacuate