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Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain, injuring three people and damaging some buildings in the historic city of Granad
topicUS tourist killed by lightning on Sicily's Mount Etna
A US tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The incident occurred recently. Multiple s
topicIsraeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation
Israeli airstrikes targeted a Syrian airbase, prompting condemnation from Turkey, the US, and Syria. The strikes were criticized a
topicRussian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
A Russian court has sentenced anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison for opposing the war in Ukrain
topicSpanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Hundreds of migrants have been arrested near Ceuta's border and hundreds more staged a protest demanding asylum. Moroccan police a
topicChinamaxxing: is it really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?
The 'Chinamaxxing' trend, where young people worldwide are embracing Chinese culture, has sparked debate on whether it's about Chi
topicAmerican Tourist Killed By Lightning Strike While Hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
A 29-year-old American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The incident occurred
topicSouth Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
South Korea's president is pushing for greater military independence following US President Trump's decision to scale back joint m
Judge Sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison for Anti-War Statements
Russian politician Lev Shlosberg has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his anti-war statements. The sentence was handed dow
topic‘Our task is to laugh at these enemies’: the Ukrainian unit posting drone videos of Russian soldiers’ last moments
Ukrainian forces are utilizing drones and satellite imagery to rapidly locate and destroy Russian targets, significantly improving
topicA glum China pines for the 1990s
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been promoting party unity and praising predecessors, including Jiang Zemin, as the country faces cu
topicPeople are displaced after powerful earthquake in Indonesia, in photos
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 people and displacing thousands. The earthquake trigg
topicDeadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts About Trump Peace Plan
An Israeli strike on a Gaza City cafe has killed at least six people, according to multiple sources. The strike, which Israel says
topic$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium
Construction workers in Belgium have discovered a large stash of gold worth approximately $10 million while digging a sewer system
topic‘Everything Looked Like Me’: Adopted Childhood Friends Discover They’re Sisters
Childhood friends adopted from India discovered they're biological sisters through a DNA test, 40 years after their adoption. The
topicNew York Times Photographer Unwittingly Took Staged Photo of Trump
A New York Times photographer unwittingly took a staged photo of Trump, according to reports. The photo was taken during a secret
topicRussia is shipping explosives to Iran to bolster its missile and drone arsenal in U.S. war
Russia is supplying Iran with explosives and drone parts to replenish its arsenal depleted by US and Israeli strikes. The secret s
topicA 7.4-magnitude Earthquake Has Killed More Than 280 People in Colombia—Here’s How to Support Recovery Efforts
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing over 280 people. The quake caused widespread destruction, with estimated losse
topicRussia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair
Russia has upheld its ban on the Yabloko party from participating in elections and jailed the party's deputy chair. The party is b
topicAs rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake
Colombia is shifting its focus to recovery efforts after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck, killing over 280 people and causing wi
topicEU Plans Most Far-Reaching Sanctions Against Russia, Kallas Says
The European Union is preparing its most far-reaching sanctions package yet against Russia, aimed at crippling its war effort. The
topicErin Patterson: Australian court to hear mushroom murderer's appeal against murder conviction
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman convicted of murdering her husband and his parents with a poisonous mushroom dish, has launche
topicSeoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
The US and South Korea are set to reduce joint military exercises, with drills ending six days early. This development comes as fo
topicOusted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov demands elections in challenge to Zelenskyy
Ukraine's ousted defense minister, Fedorov, is calling for wartime presidential elections, challenging President Zelenskyy's leade