An electric streetcar toppled onto its side on a narrow hill road in Lisbon, Portuguese television reported. The yellow-and-white tram sustained partial roof and side damage. Emergency workers rushed to the scene to help passengers. Fatalities and Injuries Reported At least 15 people died and 18 others suffered injuries after the derailment on Wednesday. Authorities have not yet identified the accident’s cause. Media reported the crash occurred around 6 pm during evening rush hour. Glória Funicular Carries Locals Daily The Glória funicular carries more than 40 passengers, seated and standing. Lisbon residents frequently rely on this steep-hill streetcar for daily…
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Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and sparking viral memes. Residents remain anxious as authorities continue the search. A local resident filmed an animal he believes matches the description of the dangerous feline. Mayor Desislav Nachov inspected the filming site with police officers. Police are questioning the person who recorded the footage showing a large black animal moving through tall grass. Nachov stated that authorities have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters for a full search. He added the witness described the animal as resembling a large dog. Dupnitsa sits roughly 66 kilometres…
OpenAI introduced parental controls for ChatGPT after Adam Raine’s parents filed a lawsuit following his suicide. The parents claimed ChatGPT fostered dependency and coached Adam to plan and take his own life. They also alleged the AI drafted a suicide note for the 16-year-old. OpenAI said parents will link their accounts to children’s accounts and control accessible features. The controls cover chat history and memory, where ChatGPT stores facts about users. ChatGPT will alert parents if it detects their teen experiencing acute emotional distress. OpenAI did not clarify which triggers will activate alerts but said experts will guide the feature.…
Scientists confirmed Yersinia pestis, later causing the Black Death, triggered the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They traced the bacterium to Jerash, Jordan, marking the first identification of the pandemic’s epicentre. Researchers discovered Y pestis DNA in a mass grave beneath the ancient Roman ruins. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said the study provides the first genetic evidence showing how the outbreak unfolded. Justinian Plague’s Deadly Impact The Justinian Plague began in 541 CE and swept through the eastern Mediterranean and Byzantine Empire. Historians estimate the outbreak killed 15 to 100 million people over two centuries of recurring waves. Researchers…
Russia launched 142 attack and decoy drones overnight, hitting Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. Ukrainian forces shot down 126 drones, but 16 reached 10 different locations. Kherson authorities reported two deaths, 14 injuries, and damage to houses, schools, a hospital, a gas station, and cars. Odesa Faces Energy Blackout After Strikes Officials reported one person injured in Odesa, with Chornomorsk suffering the most destruction. District Governor Oleg Kiper said the assault damaged energy infrastructure, leaving 29,000 residents without electricity. Crews immediately began restoration, and generators power critical facilities, Kiper added. Zelenskyy Confirms Heavy Russian Losses President…
The Israeli army launched a major offensive on Friday and designated Gaza City a combat zone.International organisations and aid groups quickly condemned Israel’s attack.Health officials confirmed 63,025 Palestinians have died, including 59 in the past 24 hours.Churches and aid groups vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.Israel says Hamas leaders and active tunnel networks operate in Gaza City.Explosions and plumes of smoke appeared across the border in southern Israel.Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Gaza Residents Struggle Under Bombardment Gaza City residents said international criticism failed to stop Israel’s…
A 14-year-old boy admitted deliberately igniting forest fires in Portugal using matches and a scooter.Police suspect he caused blazes in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.The boy said frustration over poor grades and social difficulties motivated his actions.Authorities have not ruled out the boy acting with others, police said. Authorities Investigate Repeated Fires Police launched inquiries after wildfires repeatedly struck the same areas during summer.Officials reported daily fires destroyed several hectares and alarmed local residents.Braga Judicial Police investigated and transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The Family and Children’s Court will handle the legal proceedings. Arrests and Firefighting Operations By 20…
Experts say rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall worsen forest fires across Europe.The 2025 wildfire season in Europe has broken records for burned land.Firefighters report over one million hectares destroyed so far, surpassing the size of Corsica.That total exceeds four times last year’s area. Massive Fire Counts and Carbon Emissions Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among the EU’s 27 countries, only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta avoided wildfires.Italy and Romania each reported more than 450 blazes.Countries with fewer fires can still suffer the heaviest damage.Cyprus recorded just three fires, but…
Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during morning mass.The shooter fired a rifle through church windows, also carrying a shotgun and a pistol.Police confirmed he killed two children, ages eight and ten, and injured 17 others.Authorities contained the shooter, who then killed himself, leaving no active threat for residents. Officials Respond to Violence Police chief Brian O’Hara condemned the attack as “sheer cruelty and cowardice” at a press conference.Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific” and prayed for students and teachers.Children’s Minnesota admitted five victims, and Hennepin Healthcare treated additional patients from the shooting.President Donald Trump…
The European Commission approved a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV across member states.Gilead confirmed the authorization followed the European Medicines Agency’s recommendation last month.Lenacapavir will be marketed as Yeytuo in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lenacapavir Provides Strong Protection Lenacapavir acts as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), stopping HIV from multiplying and spreading in the body.The injection protects adults and adolescents from acquiring HIV.Clinical trials showed 100% effectiveness, earning praise as a major medical breakthrough in 2024.Yeytuo eliminates the need for daily PrEP pills as the first twice-yearly option in Europe. Surge in HIV Cases Prompts Action HIV diagnoses rose 11.8%…
