Sea turtle attacks three swimmers
A carefree swim in the Adriatic Sea ended with an unexpected bite for three tourists. A hungry sea turtle seemed to have its sights set on a tasty piece of swimmer off the Croatian coast.
50 Days of “Flamingo Revolution” against Trump Family, Prime Minister, and Construction of a Luxury Resort
On Sunday, protests took place in Tirana for the fiftieth consecutive day against a controversial real estate project on the Albanian coast. The protesters are now not only demanding that the plans be halted, but are also calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Black bear kills retired couple in Canada
A couple from Regina, Canada, was killed in a bear attack near McTavish Lake in northern Saskatchewan. The province has confirmed that a black bear was involved and that the animal has since been euthanized.
Controversial plan in Israel: crocodiles to guard Palestinian prisoners
Israel is taking a new step toward its controversial plan to guard Palestinian prisoners with Nile crocodiles. The government has revoked the reptiles’ protected status, which appears to pave the way for a detention complex surrounded by crocodiles.
Soviet nuclear submarine is a ticking time bomb off the Norwegian coast
Thirty years after its sinking, the sunken Soviet submarine Komsomolets continues to cause a stir in the Norwegian Sea. Although recent measurements show that the nuclear-tipped torpedoes are not yet leaking plutonium, the wreck’s nuclear reactor is indeed still emitting radioactive substances.
“France hasn't experienced a situation like this since the end of World War II”
France is in the grip of an unprecedented wave of wildfires. During a visit to the heavily affected Fontainebleau Forest, President Emmanuel Macron said that the country “hasn't experienced a situation like this since the end of World War II.” According to him, some 35,000 hectares of natural areas have already gone up in flames, including more than 2,000 hectares in the iconic forest southeast of Paris.
18-year-old firefighter started the fire in Fontainebleau
Shocking details are emerging about the severe wildfire currently ravaging the Fontainebleau forest in France.
Route du Soleil fire: A6 to remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
The wildfires in and around the Fontainebleau region of France continue to disrupt traffic and vacation plans. The busy A6, better known as the Autoroute du Soleil, will remain closed in both directions between Soisy-sur-École and Nemours on Tuesday and Wednesday as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.
Six victims of wildfire in Spain identified, including one Belgian
The Spanish government has identified six of the thirteen victims who died in the wildfires in Los Gallardos. They include three men and three women: one Belgian, three British nationals, one Spaniard, and one French woman.
Disruption for Dutch holiday makers: Route du Soleil closed due to wildfire
The French fire department is unable to bring a major forest fire southeast of Paris under control, affecting Dutch holiday makers who want to travel to the south of France.