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Portugal records more than 139,000 hectares burned by wildfires since the start of 2026

Portugal is facing one of its most severe wildfire seasons in recent years, with more than 139,000 hectares of land destroyed by fires since the beginning of 2026, according to provisional data from the Portuguese Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests. The latest figures show that 139,091 hectares......

Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 47 after powerful 7.7-magnitude quake

The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has risen to 47, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The earthquake was followed by several strong aftershocks, causing widespread damage to homes and public infrastructure......

Granada shaken by rare magnitude 5 earthquake in southern Spain

The southern Spanish city of Granada was shaken by a rare magnitude 5 earthquake early Saturday, startling residents during the night and causing isolated damage to buildings, according to local authorities. No deaths or serious injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath, but the tremor triggered......

French restaurant fined nearly €22,000 after dumping mussel shells blocked canal lock

A restaurant in eastern France has been ordered to pay nearly €22,000 after illegally disposing of thousands of kilograms of empty mussel shells into a canal lock, causing significant disruption to inland navigation. The ruling, issued by the Administrative Court of Besançon, requires the......

Syria’s Saint Simeon monastery awaits restoration after years of war damage

An ancient Syrian landmark damaged by years of conflict is awaiting a new chapter as archaeologists prepare plans to restore the historic Saint Simeon monastery, one of the country’s most remarkable Byzantine heritage sites. Located in the countryside of Aleppo, the monastery bears the marks of......

Ryanair CEO says initial probe points to foreign object damage in Boeing 737 window incident

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said an initial investigation into a recent incident involving a damaged Boeing 737 window suggests that foreign object damage may have played a role, although the airline has not yet reached a definitive conclusion. The comments came as Ryanair presented......

Manhattan streets evacuated after structural failure at renovated skyscraper

Several streets in central Manhattan were evacuated during Tuesday’s rush hour after structural problems were reported at a skyscraper undergoing renovation, prompting emergency crews and building inspectors to secure the area. The incident occurred at a 38-storey tower near Grand Central Terminal......

Venezuela earthquake losses top $10 billion, Verisk estimates warn of high uncertainty

The economic cost of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela is expected to surpass $10 billion, according to catastrophe modeling firm Verisk Analytics, underscoring the scale of destruction caused by the twin seismic events that struck densely populated regions last month. The estimate comes as authorities......

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943 as humanitarian crisis deepens

The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 1,943, according to official statements, as rescue operations continue amid worsening humanitarian conditions. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, confirmed......