The Bald Range fire, which is burning “out of control” in British Columbia, Canada, prompted an evacuation order of more than 18,000 people in two communities as the blaze rapidly spread, the authorities said.The fire has scorched more than 25,000 acres as flames have edged closer to the Districts of Summerland and Peachland, officials said.Officials … Read more
A tiny greenish, nocturnal frog that thrives in coffee plantations was discovered in Costa Rica’s central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming.Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the “spring frog,” AFP reporters observed the dark green-spotted amphibians in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.”It’s a new species of tree … Read more
BEIRUT (AP) — A sanctioned tanker carrying nearly 1 million barrels of oil appears to have become further submerged in waters off the coast of Oman where it has been grounded for several weeks, satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press show.Crude oil has been leaking and spreading quickly in recent days from the Caroline … Read more
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow’s war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.Published On 8 Aug 20268 Aug 2026A drone has exploded in Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, the latest in a surge of unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles flying into European territory as regional tensions escalate due to Russia’s … Read more
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. A U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an … Read more
1 hour agoUAE condemns ‘hostile Iranian attack’ targeting ship linked to Abu Dhabi National Oil CompanyThe United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday that a ship affiliated with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company was targeted by Iran as it traveled through the Strait of Hormuz. “The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and … Read more
What happened to Lisa Ross? Reporting from Athens as a murder case unfolds BBCAfghan boxer accused of killing aid worker whose body was found in suitcase CNNBoxer charged with killing British aid worker in Greece and dumping her body in suitcase Sky NewsScottish Missionary Killed in Athens: ‘She Truly Incarnated the Love and Passion of … Read more
The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in and used his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the … Read more
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president after winning a run-off election on promises to crack down on armed groups, cut government spending by as much as 40 percent, and revive the South American country’s oil and gas industry.De la Espriella, 48, took the oath of office on Friday, … Read more
Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv BBCHow Russian ballistic missiles are exploiting holes in Ukraine’s air defenses CNNUkraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’ The Washington PostRussia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses The New York TimesUkraine cannot defeat Putin’s ballistic … Read more