The United Nations has warned that the rapid strengthening of the El Niño climate phenomenon, which is expected to reach a “high intensity” between July and September (reaching the third stage out of four on the scale), increases the likelihood of extreme weather events worldwide. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean, and the phenomenon “is expected to strengthen rapidly in the coming months,

Trump's remarks come after reports that Israel shared intelligence with Washington suggesting that Iran was considering a plot to assassinate the U.S. president. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, declaring that 1,000 missiles are "programmed and ready to be launched" at the Islamic Republic if Tehran carries out or attempts an assassination against him. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that the United States has prepared a deva

A 10-month-old baby has tragically lost its life in Greece, despite doctors’ efforts to save the child. The infant was urgently transported by helicopter from the island of Rhodes to Athens for specialized treatment, but unfortunately did not survive. According to Greek media, the baby died around 4:30 a.m., after several hours of intensive efforts by medical staff. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday evening, when the child was rushed to Rhodes Hospital after choking du

Weeks after speculation and uncertainty surrounding the death of Turkish actress Ece Irtem, authorities have revealed the official cause of her death. The 35-year-old actress, best known for her role as Isil in the hit TV series *Kizilcik Serbeti*, passed away several weeks ago. Initial reports claimed she had suffered a heart attack, while later Turkish media speculated that her death might have been linked to a monkey bite she allegedly sustained during a trip to Thailand.

A tragic incident shook Italy on Sunday, when a mother and her son were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory in central Italy. The victims were found in the rubble of the factory in the Torano di Borgorose area of the province of Rieti, about 70 kilometers northeast of Rome. The victims were identified as Simone Colle, a 30-year-old factory worker, and his 60-year-old mother, Teresa Tocci, according to the regional prosecutor, who spoke to the Italian news agency ANS

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face “deadlier weeks” due to a new intense heatwave developing over the Atlantic. WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, held an emergency meeting with representatives from 41 countries, the European Commission and civil society organizations to discuss lessons learned from the recent heatwave and preparations for the next one. In a statement, Kluge said that countries with health action plans for extreme

British singer Lauren Bennett, known worldwide as one of the voices behind LMFAO’s hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died at the age of 37. The news was confirmed on Monday by the pop group G.R.L., of which Bennett had been a member since 2014. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Lauren’s passing. Our hearts are broken, and we cannot express in words how much she meant to us,” the group said in a statement posted on social media. The cause of death has not been disc

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologized for comments he made about pop star Kylie Minogue during an interview last week. The leader appeared on the “Bush Deep” podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him during a 20-minute interview whether he would “have sex with, marry, or date” Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman, or entertainer Rhonda Burchmore. After initially trying to avoid the question, Albanese said, “Oh, Kylie, clearly.” He was quickly met with a

New details have emerged regarding the sudden death of the well-known Turkish actress Ece İrtem, who passed away at the age of 35, just one day after celebrating her birthday. According to Turkish media, the Forensic Medicine Institute has completed the preliminary expert report. The document found no signs of violence, poisoning, or trauma on the actress’s body, while investigators are considering the possibility that the death may have been caused by a heart attack. However

Thousands of excess deaths have been recorded across Europe following last week’s heatwave, particularly among the elderly. Paris and other European cities experienced temperatures reaching and exceeding 40°C last week. More than 3,700 excess deaths were recorded in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands alone as a result of the June heatwave, which pushed temperatures above 40°C. Experts have stated that this heatwave, which lasted approximately from June 20 to June 28, was th

After a battle that lasted throughout the night, the large fire that broke out on Saturday evening in the Oreokastro area near Thessaloniki has been brought under control and no longer has active fronts. According to Greek authorities, firefighting teams are continuing operations to extinguish remaining hotspots, mainly in two factories affected by the flames. These include a textile factory and a recycling plant, where the fire caused significant damage. A total of 160 firef

Donald Trump described the fireworks display as “the greatest show of all time” in a social media post. The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington were marked by a spectacular fireworks show, lasting around 40 minutes and taking place despite unfavorable weather conditions. Organizers used around 850,000 fireworks, launched from ten different locations across the U.S. capital, including the area along the Potomac River and near the Lincoln Memorial. The display lit up the

The situation in Venezuela remains dramatic one week after two devastating earthquakes that struck the country, while the death toll continues to rise. According to acting president Delcy Rodríguez, the number of deaths has reached 2,595, while more than 12,000 people have been injured. Authorities also report that around 38,500 people are still missing. The two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, caused major infrastructure damage. According to

Three coordinated attacks using incendiary devices took place in the early hours of Wednesday in Thessaloniki, targeting the homes of three officials from the Greek party New Democracy (ND). As a result, five people were injured, while a 70-year-old woman remains in critical condition. According to Greek authorities, the targets of the attacks were the homes of the head of ND’s Steering Committee in Thessaloniki, Zisis Ioakeimovic, former MP Savvas Anastasiadis, and politicia

A 32-year-old Albanian man has been arrested in Birmingham by West Midlands Police after allegedly leaving his two young children unsupervised in order to meet a minor with whom he had been communicating through social media. According to authorities, the arrest was carried out following an operation conducted in cooperation with groups that monitor suspected cases of inappropriate online communication with minors. Preliminary sources indicate that the 32-year-old allegedly l

Two Albanian citizens, aged 30 and 33, were arrested by Greek police on Sunday evening in Thessaloniki after a violent conflict in the apartment where they were living. According to Greek authorities, the dispute between the two compatriots is believed to have started due to disagreements related to narcotics. The situation escalated further after the 33-year-old reported that he had been threatened with a knife by the 30-year-old during the confrontation. Following the repor

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck northeastern Japan early this morning, but no tsunami warning has been issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 5:21 a.m. local time, was in the Pacific Ocean near Iwate Prefecture, at a depth of about 40 kilometres, according to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency, Kyodo reports. The quake reached intensity level 5 on Japan’s seismic scale of 7 in parts of Aomori and I

A serious incident has been reported in Italy, where the husband of Family Affairs Minister Eugenia Roccella has gone missing in the waters of Lake Vico, around 80 kilometers northwest of Rome. According to reports from the Italian news agency ANSA, Luigi Cavallari was on a boat with his wife when he suddenly fell into the water and was no longer seen resurfacing. Media sources report that the minister herself raised the alarm around 5:30 p.m. after seeing her husband in dist

Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, considered the strongest to hit the country in more than a century. Amid the tragedy caused by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a mother became a symbol of sacrifice, giving her life to save her young daughter. The news was made public by Venezuelan footballer Héctor Bello, who, in an emotional Instagram message, announced that his wife Andrea sacrificed her life to protect t

Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, considered the strongest to hit the country in more than a century. More than 920 people have lost their lives, while around 3,360 others were injured as a result of the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Authorities say many people are still missing, as rescue teams continue intensive operations to find survivors trapped under the rubble. The La Guaira re