A massive fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, forcing a mass evacuation of hundreds, including foreign ministers. The blaze, which may have started from a generator failure or short circuit near the China pavilion, spread to multiple neighboring pavilions, sending thick smoke through the venue. Dozens of firefighters responded, and while no one was burned, many were treated for smoke … Continue reading Fire erupts at UN Cop30 conference in Brazil sending delegates fleeing

Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Florida, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on Nov. 8, under a bed wrapped in a blanket and covered with life vests. The cause of death has not been determined. Investigators are examining possible causes, including an altercation with her stepbrother, a medical emergency, or an overdose, and are reviewing security footage and access records. A court … Continue reading Teen who died on Carnival cruise was found under bed, stepbrother under investigation

All 267 passengers aboard the South Korean ferry Queen Jenuvia 2 were rescued after the vessel ran aground on rocks near Jogdo Island off the country’s south-east coast. The 26,000-tonne ferry, traveling from Jeju to Mokpo, remains stuck on a reef but is stable with no risk of sinking or capsizing. Twenty-seven people sustained minor injuries, and passengers described the impact as a loud bang … Continue reading All 267 passengers and crew rescued after South Korean ferry runs aground

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, Java’s highest peak, erupted on Wednesday, sending hot ash, lava, and gas up to 7 km down its slopes and prompting authorities to raise the alert to the highest level. More than 300 residents from three villages in Lumajang district were evacuated, and the danger zone was extended to 8 km from the crater, with people advised to avoid the Besuk Kobokan … Continue reading Mount Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesia prompts evacuations

China has announced a suspension of Japanese seafood imports, escalating tensions after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo could take military action if China attacks Taiwan. Beijing cited concerns over treated Fukushima wastewater but framed the move as a response to Takaichi’s comments, calling them damaging to China-Japan relations. The dispute has prompted travel warnings, diplomatic summoning, and heightened rhetoric, including threats of severe … Continue reading China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood in latest escalation over Taiwan comments

A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, has entered British waters and reportedly aimed lasers at RAF pilots, according to UK Defense Secretary John Healey. The vessel, designed for intelligence gathering and mapping undersea cables, is operating near the edge of Britain’s exclusive economic zone north of Scotland. Healey warned Russia that Britain is monitoring the ship closely and has military options ready if it moves … Continue reading Russian spy ship enters UK waters and aims lasers at military pilots, Britain says

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is accused of running a multi-national drug cartel and orchestrating the murder of a federal witness by posting the victim’s image on a fake news website. The FBI, calling him a modern-day Pablo Escobar, has raised the reward for his capture to $15 million and says he is hiding in Mexico under the Sinaloa cartel’s protection. Wedding faces charges … Continue reading Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug kingpin charged with murder of witness, say US officials

The United States has proposed a new plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to cede territory in the Donbas, reduce its military by half, and abandon certain weapons, according to multiple news reports. The framework, reportedly developed in consultation with Russian officials, has been described as heavily tilted toward Moscow and favorable to President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian officials called the … Continue reading US peace plan for Ukraine involves Kyiv ceding land, weapons