Category: World News
Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 2 2025
A 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad around midnight, killing more than 1,100 people and injuring over 3,250. Entire villages collapsed in mountainous areas that are hard to reach. Helicopters ferried the wounded as the Afghan Red Crescent and local residents led rescue work. The country’s fragile infrastructure and multiple crises are hampering relief and recovery.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 26 2025
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” warning that any U.S. military action would cause “irreparable harm” to America. The remarks followed Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and Trump’s claim of U.S. air dominance over Iran. With U.S. warplanes heading to the region and both sides trading threats, fears of a broader war are mounting.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 19 2025
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of 2025, exploded to a Category 5 with peak winds of 160 mph, fueled by record-warm Atlantic waters. The storm has already caused flooding and fatalities in Cape Verde, power outages in Puerto Rico, and urgent warnings for the U.S. East Coast. Erin underscores the role of climate change in fueling extreme storms.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 7 2025
A fast-moving wildfire in the Aude region of southern France has scorched 16,000 hectares, killed one, and injured 13. Over 2,000 firefighters battle the flames, as residents are forced to evacuate and vital roadways are shut down. With dry winds fanning the fire, the risk of further destruction looms.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 7 2025
A local shepherd discovered Nasiruddin's body in Pakistan's Lady Meadows glacier after 28 years missing. Rising temperatures caused the ice to melt, revealing remains dating back to 1997. His family, who searched for decades, finally found closure. The find highlights how climate change is unlocking long-lost secrets from the mountains.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 7 2025
A Ghana Air Force helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, killed all eight on board, including top ministers. The charred remains complicated identifications, with investigations ongoing and the nation in mourning.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 6 2025
Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan mansion was more than just a home—it was a bizarre gallery and social hub. From a stuffed tiger and shelves of prosthetic eyeballs to a first edition of 'Lolita,' the decor shocked even his closest associates. Letters and artifacts reveal the depth and oddity of Epstein’s ties to powerful public figures.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 29 2025
Sri Lanka’s new Online Safety Act, passed as Act No. 9 of 2024, is causing intense debate. Critics fear threats to free speech and digital freedom, while supporters argue it strengthens protections against online harms. The law introduces regulations that will impact how Sri Lankans use and police the internet.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 18 2025
Felix Baumgartner, famous for his record-breaking 2012 stratosphere jump, has died at 56 following a paragliding accident in Italy. The Austrian thrill-seeker was known for pushing limits, breaking the sound barrier during a historic free fall, and inspiring a new passion for extreme flight.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 14 2025
A Beechcraft King Air B200 operated by Zeusch Aviation crashed after takeoff at London Southend Airport, killing all four people aboard. The plane, mainly used for medical evacuations, veered violently, inverted, and erupted in flames. The airport remains closed as AAIB and Essex Police investigate the tragedy.
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