In 1935, the US military bombed Mauna Loa's lava flow with 40 bombs to divert it from Hilo, in one of the first attempts at lava flow diversion, with debated effectiveness.
A pastor recounts his experience during the Hiroshima atomic bombing, including his desperate search for his wife and child amidst the devastation.
The U.S. has paused airstrikes on Iran while diplomacy continues amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says talks and further strikes remain possible as regional pressure builds.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
The UK government declared its readiness to defend itself after Iran's military warned that any bases used by the US for aggression against Iranian territory, including British ones, would be legitimate targets. This follows US strikes against Iran and previous attacks on UK bases.
Wildfires are raging across Sicily, southwestern France, and central Spain, claiming the lives of three firefighters and prompting thousands of evacuations. In Sicily, 50 fires persist, battled by 6,000 personnel, with extreme temperatures and dry soil exacerbating the situation.
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians wounded in an attack on a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province. About 10 assailants used gunfire and pipe bombs, seizing weapons before fleeing. The government condemned the "terrorism" amid renewed concerns over violence in Thailand's southern border provinces.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. would bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant, including in Tehran, if Iran fires at any vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. This threat follows escalating military tensions and previous warnings against Iran.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion, seeking urgent funding from skeptical lawmakers. The unpopular conflict is a key issue ahead of midterm elections.
An Iranian army spokesperson warned Iran would bomb its own territory rather than allow US occupation, as US strikes continue and ground operation prospects are discussed. Iranian officials also threatened regional attacks and capturing US soldiers, raising fears of a broader Persian Gulf war.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion hears evidence from Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue community, firebombed in December 2024. Australia's spy agency alleges Iran orchestrated the attack, which damaged priceless Torah scrolls.
U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in Iran following the deaths of three service members, including two in Jordan and one in Iraq, amidst ongoing conflict. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while oil prices rose above $90 per barrel.
Tehran and the U.S. are in escalating conflict after an interim peace deal collapsed. Iran struck U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, including a Kuwaiti desalination plant, while American forces bombed Iranian sites for the eighth night, citing an attack in Jordan. Oil flows through Hormuz continue, but the situation remains tense.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed. This escalation follows US strikes on Iranian military targets, with Tehran citing violations of a recent memorandum of understanding.
La sospechosa del atentado en Mónaco, Anastasiia Berezovska, fue hallada muerta en Ucrania. Los dos detenidos por su asesinato se acusan mutuamente, uno de ellos cambió su declaración inicial y culpó a su cómplice, sugiriendo órdenes superiores.
The Groza Group has introduced its 'Night Witch' combat hexacopter at Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan. With a 10kg payload, the drone boasts a 20km combat range and up to 45 minutes of flight time.
Damascus experienced three explosions in a week, killing at least 10 people and wounding 36. An ISIL-linked cell was apprehended, but the attacks have rattled residents and highlighted ongoing security challenges for the Syrian government.
Syrian authorities have arrested a cell affiliated with ISIL (ISIS) believed to be responsible for recent bombings in Damascus. The arrests followed two explosions on July 7 that killed one person and injured 36, and a previous bombing that killed 10 people.
Viktor Medvedchuk claims Zelensky's special services bombed Monaco to silence oligarch Vadim Yermolayev, who planned to expose Kiev's corruption schemes at the European Parliament ahead of the NATO summit.
Syrian authorities have arrested a cell responsible for "terrorist bombings" that struck Damascus two days ago, the interior minister announced Thursday. The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons hotel during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, injuring 36 people. Investigations are ongoing to reveal the identities and links of the arrested individuals.
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza Holy Shrine in his home city of Meshhed. President Ebrahim Raisi, who died two years ago, is also buried at the same mausoleum. The funeral procession faced route changes due to dense crowds, requiring a helicopter for transport.
The US has entered a new phase of bombing Iran, striking 170 targets after Iran attacked commercial vessels. This escalation follows the collapse of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, rooted in decades of distrust and the fragility of US sanctions relief promises.
President Trump revealed new "The West Wing" signage at the White House, posted on Truth Social. This comes as U.S. airstrikes continue on Iran, with Trump declaring a previous memorandum of understanding "over" due to attacks on tankers.
A new round of bombing in the Middle East, following a U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, has accelerated the global adoption of solar, batteries, and electric vehicles. Countries in Asia and Africa are reducing dependence on fossil fuels due to supply and price precarity, with China leading exports of renewable tech and EVs.
