Finland has charged the captain and two crew members of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” with aggravated criminal mischief and interference with communications over the December 2024 sabotage of five telecom cables in the Gulf of Finland. The defendants deny the charges, arguing the damage occurred outside Finnish waters. The case, which led to the seizure of the vessel, … Continue reading Finland charges suspected Russian shadow fleet ship crew over cable sabotage

A massive jellyfish swarm clogged the cooling water intake at France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant, forcing all four reactors offline late Sunday. Three reactors shut down automatically, while a fourth was already offline for maintenance. EDF said there was no safety risk or impact on power exports. The North Sea–fed plant, which can power 5 million homes, joins a long list of coastal facilities worldwide … Continue reading Swarm of jellyfish shuts nuclear power plant in France

Greek police, tipped off by the UK’s National Crime Agency, seized nearly 600 pounds of cocaine worth over $6.5 million hidden in a banana container from Ecuador. The shipment arrived in Thessaloniki, and most of the drugs were removed before the container was sent to Aspropyrgos, where three men — two Greeks and a Bulgarian — were arrested. Authorities say the Bulgarian coordinated with a … Continue reading Nearly 600 pounds of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment in Greece

The remains of British meteorologist Dennis “Tink” Bell, who died in a crevasse accident in Antarctica in 1959 at age 25, have been found in a melting glacier by a Polish research team. Bell, known for his humor, cooking skills, and devotion to sled dogs, was working for the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey when he fell during a surveying trip on King George Island. His … Continue reading British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later

The Sea of Galilee recently turned blood red, prompting onlookers to compare it to a biblical plague. However, Israel’s environmental ministry explained the red color was caused by harmless algae that turns red under intense sunlight and warm temperatures. Scientists have also suggested natural explanations for the biblical story of the Red Sea parting, with computer simulations showing strong winds could have temporarily cleared a … Continue reading Locals panic as Sea of Galilee turns blood red in Biblical scenes

A shooting at a nightclub in Santa Lucía, Ecuador, on Sunday left eight people dead and three injured, marking another violent incident in the country’s coastal Guayas province. Police said the attackers, armed and arriving on motorcycles and in vehicles, opened fire on victims aged 20 to 40. The motive remains unknown, but authorities link recent violence to organized crime groups tied to international drug … Continue reading Shootout at Ecuador nightclub kills 8 as violent crime surges, police say

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday evening, killing an 81-year-old woman and injuring 29 others. The quake, centered in the town of Sindirgi, caused 16 buildings to collapse and was felt as far as Istanbul. Search and rescue operations have ended, with officials reporting no further casualties, though images show severe destruction, the BBC has reported. Turkey, located on multiple … Continue reading Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province

Italian firefighters and the army are battling a wildfire on Mount Vesuvius that has burned over 500 hectares since Friday, forcing the closure of all hiking trails in the popular national park near Naples. Twelve firefighting teams, six Canadair planes, and reinforcements from other regions are working to contain the blaze, which is concentrated on the densely vegetated Mount Somma slopes. High temperatures, wind, and … Continue reading Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, a popular tourist destination, closes over wildfire

London police arrested 532 people on Saturday after supporters of the recently banned group Palestine Action staged a protest to challenge the government’s enforcement of the ban. Most were detained for displaying signs supporting the proscribed organization, with others arrested for offenses such as assaulting officers. The group, outlawed for past violent actions and property damage, argues the ban unlawfully restricts free speech, while officials … Continue reading UK police say more than 500 people arrested in pro-Palestinian events over weekend

An Israeli airstrike near Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital on Sunday killed Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qreiqeh, along with four other journalists and two additional people who were sheltering outside the complex. The blast damaged the hospital’s emergency building entrance. Press advocates condemned the strike as retaliation against those documenting the war, while Israel’s military claimed al-Sharif was a Hamas cell leader — … Continue reading Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected reports that U.S. President Donald Trump secretly approved military operations against drug cartels in Mexico. She emphasized that her government will not permit any foreign military presence on Mexican soil. While open to collaboration and intelligence sharing with the United States, Sheinbaum stated there is no agreement allowing U.S. troops to operate in the country, Straight Arrow News has reported. … Continue reading Mexico’s president rejects claims of planned US military operations in her country