Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a fourth volcano eruption in three months.
As lava erupted from a fresh volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Saturday—the fourth eruption to strike the region since December—Icelandic police issued a state of emergency declaration. According to an Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) announcement, a "volcanic eruption has started between Stori-Skogfell and Hagafell on the Reykjanes Peninsula." Images captured in real-time revealed billowing smoke and blazing lava. The explosion started in the Blue Lagoon thermal spa, one of Iceland's most popular tourist destinations, and hundreds of people were evacuated, according to national television RUV.
Argentina: Thousands take to the streets in protest against public education budget cuts
Buenos Aires streets were crowded with thousands of Argentines. There was a protest march protesting government cuts to funding for public universities.
Kenyan students go back to school after weeks of flooding.
Students in Kenya are returning to school weeks after severe floods wreaked havoc throughout the country. Almost 300 people have died, while hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Many of them are still sheltering in schools, and there are concerns that diseases like cholera will spread quickly.
The World Bank has provided $1.5 billion in funding to Ukraine. The purpose of this financial infusion is to sustain Ukraine's budget throughout the crisis, particularly its essential social spending. Britain and Japan are providing the funding, which is critical for Ukraine as it deals with declining foreign aid and increasing financial strain.
A little 11-year-old Palestinian airstrike survivor's story
30,878 Palestinians have died in Israel's assault on Gaza. Three members of the Khelah family were slain by air strikes in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. The account of an 11-year-old Palestinian survivor of the strike is presented here; she describes being retrieved from the debris.
Amidst the intensifying global arms race, numerous nations are investing substantially in defense technologies. During testing, Chinese scientists discovered that robotic dogs can fire a machine pistol with the precision of a professional shooter. Keep an eye out for additional information!
In a setback to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, two ministers tendered their resignations on Tuesday, necessitating a mini-reshuffle in which fresh appointments were made. Keep an eye out for further information!
Israel launches a string of attacks on Lebanon, resulting in at least one fatality and eight injuries.
The fighter jets of the Israeli military declared that they "began a series of strikes in Lebanon". When the Lebanese armed group fired rockets across the disputed border in favor of Hamas, Hezbollah and the Israeli military engaged in firefights that lasted for more than four months.
WHO has documented at least 410 attacks on healthcare facilities since the war began
Israel's constant airstrikes have nearly brought down Gaza's health system. Since the start of the conflict, the World Health Organization has counted 410 strikes against Gaza's medical institutions.
China and Serbia announce deal to 'create shared future' | Xi will complete Euro tour with visit to Hungary
On the second phase of his three-nation Europe tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited France and Serbia before arriving in Budapest. During his brief visit to Belgrade, she and her Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, inked 29 agreements promoting cooperation in many fields. Stay tuned for further details!
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