Death toll from Haitian earthquake rises to over 700
Death toll from Haitian earthquake rises to over 700 Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has issued a state of emergency and says the country needs urgent medical assistance as the …
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7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing hundreds
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing hundreds Haiti is reeling from yet another tragedy as a 7.2 magnitude earthquake tore through the island nation, killing hundreds and destroying infrastructure. Prime …
Taliban topples major Afghan cities in swift advance
Taliban topples major Afghan cities in swift advance In Afghanistan, the final stages of America’s longest war are playing out amid chaos. The Taliban now controls nearly all major cities …
Sicily appears to smash European heat record
Temperatures soared to nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees Celsius) in a historic town in Sicily on Wednesday, hitting a possible new heat record for Europe. Giulio Betti, a meteorologist …
Taliban may overrun Kabul within 90 days, U.S. intel warns
Taliban may overrun Kabul within 90 days, U.S. intel warns As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, U.S. intelligence fears that Kabul could fall to the Taliban within 90 days. David …
Taliban overruns provincial capitals in Afghanistan
Taliban overruns provincial capitals in Afghanistan President Biden said he doesn’t regret withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. This comes as Taliban forces now control an estimated 65% of the country, …
Major U.N. climate report warns of “extreme” and “unprecedented” impacts
From flood to fire , 2021 has been a summer of extraordinary extremes across the globe — a sign that the impacts of climate change are already widespread and accelerating. …
Tokyo Olympics officially come to a close
Tokyo Olympics officially come to a close The smaller than normal ceremony due to COVID restrictions highlighted the more than 200 nations that participated. The two weeks of action also …
Two Ice Age cave lion cubs discovered in Russia
The mummified remains of two cave lion cubs were discovered in Russia, and the recently unveiled specimens may be the best examples of cave lion mummies in the world. Boris, …
Italy requires vaccination proof for bars and restaurants
Italy launched strict new COVID restrictions on Friday, requiring proof of vaccination for anyone who wants to go inside a bar, restaurant, or tourist site. The so-called “Green Pass” is …