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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Seafront, Killing Several

An Israeli airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida area along Beirut's seafront in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, killing at least seven people and wounding 21 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Hundreds of displaced civilians had been sheltering at the beach after receiving Israeli evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Video shared on social media showed scenes of chaos along the promenade.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos 2

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israeli fighter jets carried out multiple airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday, March 4, hitting targets in Haret Hreik, Hadath and Liqi after evacuation warnings. There were no immediate reports of casualties. This video shows air strikes hitting near Bahman Hospital in Haret Hreik.

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Chile: M6.2 Earthquake Shakes Coquimbo Region

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Coquimbo region of northern Chile on Thursday morning, February 12. The quake hit near the town of Punitaqui at a depth of nearly 37 km. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The video shows power lines swaying in San Ramón, Coquimbo.

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Colombia: Rare Persistent Rainfall Triggers Mass Casualties Amid Flooding Crisis

A rare spell of persistent rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Colombia, including Cordoba and Sucre, leaving at least 22 people dead. The severe climate emergency has submerged more than 40,000 hectares of land, devastating multiple departments and displacing thousands of homes.

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China: CCTV Captures Shop Owner Fleeing During 5.5 Quake

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake violently shook Gansu, northwestern China, on January 26, 2026. Surveillance footage shows a shop owner fleeing as shelves rattle and goods crash to the floor inside a small store in Diebu County. Authorities reported no immediate casualties, and emergency teams were deployed.

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Spain: New Railway Accident, Passenger Train Collides with Construction Crane in Murcia

The Spanish rail network experienced another accident on Thursday, January 22—the fourth in less than a week—though this incident resulted in fewer casualties than recent tragedies. The collision occurred when a tow truck crane intruded into the safety clearance of a narrow-gauge FEVE train on the Cartagena-Los Nietos route in Murcia. At the time, the train was carrying 16 passengers; at least six individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Blames Washington For Iranian Unrest - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with people on the occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath in Tehran, Ali Khamenei blamed Washington for the unrest in Iran, saying US President Donald Trump a criminal for the casualties, the casualties, damages, and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran and rising tensions over US threats of possible military intervention in response to Tehran’s heavy crackdown in Tehran, Iran on January 17, 2026. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Biotechnology Factory in Hebei

A major fire broke out at a biotechnology company in northern China, sending towering flames and thick smoke around a high-rise factory building. The fire erupted on December 11, 2025, at Guoxu Biotechnology Company in Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The video shows the multi-story industrial building fully engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke billowing into the sky. Local fire authorities said the blaze was caused by the ignition of insulation materials inside the factory. Firefighters extinguished the fire after about two and a half hours, and no casualties were reported.

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Mathura Expressway Accident Aftermath - India

Wreckage of buses are seen after a pileup on Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura district of Indian's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Dec. 16, 2025. The death toll from Tuesday's multi-vehicle collision has risen to 15, with around 48 people injured, local police confirmed by phone. Up to seven buses and three cars were involved in the pileup amid heavy fog. The collision immediately caused the vehicles to catch fire, resulting in numerous casualties. (Photo by IANS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Mathura Expressway Accident Aftermath - India

Wreckage of buses are seen after a multi-vehicle collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura district of India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Dec. 16, 2025. The death toll from Tuesday's multi-vehicle collision has risen to 15, with around 48 people injured, local police confirmed by phone. Up to seven buses and three cars were involved in the pileup amid heavy fog. The collision immediately caused the vehicles to catch fire, resulting in numerous casualties. (Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Mathura Expressway Accident Aftermath - India

Wreckage of buses are seen after a multi-vehicle collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura district of India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Dec. 16, 2025. The death toll from Tuesday's multi-vehicle collision has risen to 15, with around 48 people injured, local police confirmed by phone. Up to seven buses and three cars were involved in the pileup amid heavy fog. The collision immediately caused the vehicles to catch fire, resulting in numerous casualties. (Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)