What happens when a government seizes a gold mine? In Mali, it means selling off precious reserves to get things running again. Authorities in junta-led Mali have started offloading gold from the Loulo-Gounkoto mine—a major complex previously run by Canadian mining giant Barrick. The move comes weeks after a court handed temporary operational control to
Is another trade war brewing? It sure sounds like it. US President Donald Trump has just fired a sharp warning shot at Brazil—announcing a massive 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. He accused the country of attacking US tech firms and targeting his political ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro. In a fiery letter shared online, Trump
Imagine stepping outside and being met by smoke so thick it burns your throat. That’s the reality in Marseille, where a fast-moving wildfire is forcing evacuations and leaving a trail of destruction. Sparked—possibly—by a burning vehicle on the A552 motorway, the blaze has already destroyed 20 homes. It has injured 100 people and displaced hundreds.
Twelve Turkish soldiers lost their lives after inhaling lethal levels of methane gas. They were searching a cave in northern Iraq, Turkey’s Defence Ministry confirmed on Monday. The soldiers were on a mission to locate the remains of a comrade killed in a 2022 gunfight. This was during Operation Claw Lock — Turkey’s ongoing military
Ever wonder what it takes to swim from Northern Ireland to Scotland—alone, at 15? Ask Oscar Black. The teen from Lurgan, County Armagh, just became the youngest person ever to complete the grueling North Channel swim solo. Starting from the Gobbins and landing at Portpatrick, Oscar took on freezing waters, relentless tides, and jellyfish stings—20
Central Texas is reeling after devastating flash floods killed 51 people, including 15 children, and left dozens more unaccounted for. The epicenter of the tragedy is Kerr County, where 43 lives have been lost. Twenty-seven children remain missing from Camp Mystic, a girls’ Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Sheriff Larry
Imagine sipping your morning coffee when the ground suddenly shudders and windows shake—across an entire city. That’s exactly what happened in Rome on Friday when a massive explosion rocked the eastern suburb of Prenestino. It injured 45 people and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The blast, triggered by a gas leak during
A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales has tragically died after being bitten by a bat carrying a rare virus. One that’s disturbingly similar to rabies. The illness? Australian bat lyssavirus. You’ve probably never heard of it, and that’s because it’s extremely rare. But according to NSW Health, it’s also incredibly deadly,
What’s supposed to be the thrill of a lifetime nearly turned into tragedy on Wednesday. A skydiving plane with 15 people aboard crash-landed in the woods at a New Jersey airport. But somehow—miraculously—everyone survived. The Cessna 208B had just taken off from Cross Keys Airport, southeast of Philadelphia, when the pilot reported engine trouble. He
What happens when two of America’s most powerful egos collide? You get a political firestorm like this. On Tuesday, former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk reignited their public feud—with threats, insults, and even talk of deportation. Musk was once Trump’s top donor and head of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He is now
Summer hasn’t officially peaked, but Europe is already feeling the burn—literally. From the beaches of Turkiye to the streets of Paris, record-breaking heat and wildfires have triggered evacuations and health alerts. A wave of discomfort has spread across the continent. Over 50,000 people have been forced from their homes in Turkiye’s Izmir province. Strong winds
What started as a routine wildfire response turned into a nightmare in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Two firefighters were killed and a third seriously injured in what officials are calling a “total ambush.” Responders were battling a blaze on Canfield Mountain Sunday afternoon when gunfire erupted—sniper-style. “These firefighters didn’t have a chance,” said Kootenai County Sheriff
