A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain on Tuesday, injuring three people and causing evacuations in Granada. Falling debris damaged buildings, cars and streets, while emergency services received more than 50 reports of cracks and other damage. Hotels, museums and other public buildings were evacuated or closed, and train speeds were reduced as a precaution. The historic Alhambra Palace was partially evacuated, with access to some … Continue reading Spain hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake

The Israeli military said it carried out an airstrike in northern Gaza City on Tuesday targeting Hamas commanders who were allegedly planning attacks against Israeli troops. The IDF said four Hamas commanders were among those targeted, including Nukhba force members and a militant it said had participated in the October 7 attack. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reported that six people were killed and 10 … Continue reading At least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders

A 29-year-old American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, firefighters said Monday. The man was struck Sunday evening in an exposed area of the volcano at about 4,600 feet and was rescued by helicopter before being pronounced dead by medical personnel. Authorities have closed some areas of Mount Etna to hikers because of the volcano’s … Continue reading U.S. tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna

Russia launched an overnight attack on Pechenhy in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, killing 10 people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine would respond and urged its international partners to increase pressure on Russia and continue supporting Ukraine. Russian officials accused Britain of escalating the conflict by supplying drones that Ukraine has allegedly used in strikes deep inside Russian territory. The U.K. … Continue reading Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has renewed efforts to regain wartime control of the country’s military from the United States and called for faster development of nuclear-powered submarines. His push comes after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military exercises, saying North Korea had been respectful and that he had a good relationship with Kim Jong-un. Lee said … Continue reading South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

Australia’s New South Wales state will begin a major gun buyback program on November 2 following a shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney that killed 15 people. The program will offer up to 1,000 Australian dollars in compensation for each surrendered rifle or handgun. The buyback is part of broader gun-control measures introduced after the attack, including tighter licensing requirements and limits on gun … Continue reading Australia gun buyback to start in November in clampdown after Bondi Beach shooting

A Polish tourist bus crashed into a ditch on a Hungarian highway early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others, including five critically. The bus was carrying 57 passengers and two drivers and was reportedly transporting pilgrims from Serbia back to Poland. Eleven people died at the scene, while another died in a hospital, and dozens of others were treated for minor injuries. The … Continue reading At least 12 people killed in Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Indonesia just hours after a stronger magnitude 7.7 quake hit off the country’s eastern coast. At least 53 people were killed, dozens were injured, and more than 300 homes were destroyed or damaged. More than 100 public facilities, including schools, health centers, offices, and places of worship, were also damaged. The earthquakes triggered tsunami warnings, prompting about 2,000 residents to … Continue reading 2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake

Two people died and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out almost simultaneously on the Greek island of Salamina near Athens. Around 200 firefighters, 50 fire engines, aircraft, and water tankers were deployed as strong winds threatened to merge the fires into one larger blaze. About 500 people were evacuated by sea, while at least 10 others suffered burns or smoke inhalation. Officials said … Continue reading Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island

A massive Ukrainian drone attack struck targets across Russia, including a major Wildberries logistics hub about 25 miles south of the Kremlin. The strike caused a huge fire at the 2.7-million-square-foot facility, while an 83-year-old man was killed when a drone hit a home in the Moscow region. The attacks disrupted flights at three major Moscow airports and also caused damage and deaths in the … Continue reading Moscow ‘under siege’ as Ukraine onslaught starts inferno at ‘Russia’s Amazon’