China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, marking its first passage through the body of water separating China from Taiwan. The navy said the carrier, currently conducting sea trials, was heading to the South China Sea for training and scientific experiments and insisted its activities were not aimed at any other country. Analysts note the passage could signal China’s … Continue reading China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait

Australian authorities are investigating American influencer Mike Holston, known online as “therealtarzann,” for filming himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland. In videos shared on Instagram, Holston is seen grappling with both saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, sometimes sustaining injuries himself. Holston claims the content is for “educational purposes,” but the footage has sparked widespread outrage due to the extreme danger and legal implications. Queensland officials emphasized … Continue reading U.S. influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Australia is under investigation

A veteran zookeeper at Safari World in Bangkok was killed on Wednesday after being mauled by several lions in front of visitors. Officials said the man, who had worked with big cats for more than 20 years, was attacked after stepping out of his vehicle in violation of safety rules. The lions dragged him to the ground and mauled him for about 15 minutes before … Continue reading Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday to show support for wounded service members. It is his second time visiting the country, which is currently among the contenders to host the Invictus Games in four years. The games, founded by Harry, are a Paralympic-style competition for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans. His representatives confirmed his arrival, which came as … Continue reading Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded service members

Israel carried out a new wave of heavy airstrikes in Yemen on Wednesday, killing at least 35 people and injuring more than 130, according to the Houthi-run health ministry. The strikes, concentrated in Sanaa, hit a military headquarters and a fuel station, with nearby houses also damaged as rescue crews searched through the rubble for survivors. The attacks came just days after Iran-backed Houthi rebels … Continue reading Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say

A gas tanker truck exploded under a Mexico City highway overpass Wednesday, killing three people and injuring 70 others in one of the capital’s deadliest roadway accidents in years. The tanker, which was carrying more than 13,000 gallons of gasoline, tipped over and erupted in flames that engulfed nearly 30 vehicles, sending thick smoke billowing across the city’s south side. Mayor Clara Brugada said at … Continue reading Massive gas tanker explosion in Mexico City kills 3 people and injures 70 others

Poland will close its border with Belarus at midnight Thursday in response to Russia’s large-scale Zapad military exercises, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced. The drills, held every four years with Kremlin-allied Belarus, are designed to simulate conflict with NATO and this year feature tens of thousands of troops operating dangerously close to Poland and Lithuania. Tusk described the maneuvers as “very aggressive” and said they … Continue reading Poland closing Belarus border due to ‘aggressive’ Russian nuclear drill, Tusk says