Widespread power outage hits Spain and Portugal, affecting Madrid and Lisbon
A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, affecting key services like subways, phone lines, and traffic lights.
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Massive explosion in Iranian port leaves five dead, hundreds injured
Five killed, over 700 injured after a chemical explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port; investigation into the cause underway.
Putin ignores Trump’s plea, launches deadly strikes during Pope’s funeral
‘I heard the explosion, ran outside, everything was on fire, many people were screaming’
Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein victim, dies by suicide at 41 weeks after warning she had ‘days to live
Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, has died by suicide at age 41. Her passing comes just weeks after she revealed in a private message that she believed she “had days to live….”
Britain faces historic shoplifting surge…
Shoplifting in England and Wales reached an all-time high in 2024, with police recording 516,971 offences — a 20% rise from 429,873 in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
India and Pakistan enter heated diplomatic standoff following deadly Kashmir assault
Tensions between India and Pakistan intensified Thursday as both nations exchanged diplomatic blows following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists.
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit following deadly strike on Kyiv
“The strikes must be stopped immediately and unconditionally,” President Zelensky stated.
Convicted Cardinal demands to vote in conclave to choose new pope
Cardinal Becciu was convicted of financial crimes in 2023, but claims he has the right to participate despite resigning his cardinal privileges.
Kashmir tourist town hit by deadliest civilian attack in years, creates fear of rising tensions
At least 26 people were killed and 17 others wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the worst assault in years targeting civilians in the restive region that has seen an anti-India rebellion for more than three decades.
Iran reinforces uranium storage tunnels as nuclear talks continue
Iran is reinforcing an underground tunnel network designed to store enriched uranium and centrifuges, according to a report by the Institute for Science and International Security.