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Major collision off eastern England injures 32 in oil tanker and cargo ship crash

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the eastern coast of England, leading to fires on both vessels and leaving at least 32 people injured. The incident occurred near East Yorkshire, with a massive emergency response deployed to rescue the casualties. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution reported......

Major European powers endorse Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan

Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......

WWII bomb safely defused near Paris train station, sparking major disruptions

An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered near Paris’ Gare du Nord station, causing significant travel disruptions. The bomb, weighing approximately 500 kilograms, was uncovered at a construction site about 2.5 kilometers north of the station, where workers were building a new railway bridge. Authorities......

Bomb discovery disrupts Paris railway network

A significant disruption occurred at Paris’s Gare du Nord, one of Europe’s busiest stations, on Friday morning following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in the Saint-Denis area, approximately 2.5 kilometers from the station. The explosive was found during overnight construction......

UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......

Child dies in collision between van and tram in Manchester

A three-year-old girl tragically lost her life after a crash involving a van and a tram in Manchester city center, police confirmed. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reported that the girl, who was a pedestrian, was rushed to the hospital following the incident but succumbed to her injuries. Authorities......

British journalist Charlotte Peet missing in Brazil

A British journalist, Charlotte Alice Peet, has gone missing in Brazil, sparking calls from the foreign correspondents’ association in the country for a more urgent search. Peet, 32, was last heard from on February 8, when she told a friend she was in São Paulo and planned to head to Rio......

Church of England faces leadership crisis amid abuse scandal fallout

Justin Welby's resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the Church of England, as its governing body convenes for a crucial week-long meeting in London. The General Synod gathering follows multiple sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the Anglican institution......

Pakistan Cracks Down on Officials Following Mediterranean Tragedies

Mass Dismissals and Blacklisting in Response to Human Smuggling Crisis Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has launched a sweeping crackdown on officials linked to human smuggling networks after the tragic deaths of at least 43 Pakistani migrants off the coast of Morocco in January.......

Palestinian-American journalist detained and deported by Switzerland

Washington, DC – Palestinian-American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed his release and deportation by Swiss authorities following a three-day detention. Abunimah, known for his role as the executive director of a publication advocating Palestinian rights, suggested in a statement that his......

Study reveals significant gap in reported Gaza casualty figures

The latest analysis published in The Lancet indicates that casualty figures from the Gaza conflict may be substantially lower than actual numbers, with researchers estimating a 40% discrepancy in reported deaths. A comprehensive study conducted by epidemiologists at the London School of Hygiene and......

Escalating Tensions in Russia-Ukraine War: Key Developments on Day 1,056

Combat Developments Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to impose severe measures against Russia if allegations are confirmed that Russian forces killed Oscar Jenkins, an Australian captured while fighting for Ukraine. Ukraine's military reported launching its most extensive......

EU Migration Crossings Hit Three-Year Low as Mediterranean Routes See Major Shifts

Recent data from Frontex reveals a significant transformation in European Union migration patterns, with irregular border crossings dropping 38% in 2024 to approximately 239,000 detections – the lowest figure since 2021. The Central Mediterranean corridor witnessed the most dramatic change, with......