Two people dead, 10 others injured in explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania
The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel…
More than 2,000 people evacuated from Spanish resort of Tarifa over advancing wildfire
Despite the efforts of emergency teams to control the fire that has been raging across some areas in southern Spain, authorities have been forced to order the eviction of several…
Jellyfish force shutdown of France’s Gravelines nuclear plant after clogging cooling system
The shutdown, which coincides with rising sea temperatures linked to climate change, has halted all power generation at the site. Read More
US President Donald Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days
Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire. Read more at Read More
Firefighters battle large gorse bush fire overnight on famous Edinburgh hillside
The fire broke out on Arthur’s Seat, a large extinct volcano whose sweeping views over Edinburgh make it one of the city’s most popular landmarks. Read more at Read More
Islamic court in Indonesia sentences two men to public caning over homosexual acts
Monday’s verdict was the fifth time that Aceh has sentenced people to public caning for homosexuality since strict Islamic law was implemented in the province. Read more at Read More
Trump says he’s deploying National Guard to DC after declaring ‘crime emergency’
Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments “from all over our parks, our beautiful, beautiful parks.” Read more at Read More
Prominent US rabbi assaulted at rally in Vienna questions police actions
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was assaulted at a pro-Palestine rally in Vienna and questioned by police, raising concerns about rising antisemitism in Europe. Read more at Read More
EU calls for ‘transatlantic unity’ ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Trump will join a virtual meeting of European leaders on Wednesday. Read More
Israel faces widespread condemnation after Al Jazeera correspondent killed in Gaza
Five staff members of the Doha-based Al Jazeera Network were targeted in the early hours of Monday in Gaza City. The network has condemned the targeting of its journalists, calling…