Oman propone gestión conjunta del estrecho de Ormuz mediante 'tarifas voluntarias', según un informe.
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More than 150 migrants were rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, according to French authorities.
A wildfire near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County has forced evacuations as the Woodside Fire grows to 50 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
More than 2,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta in the past 10 days, according to local authorities, as the border situation has escalated into chaos.
Guyanese authorities have confirmed the death of 72 people in the recent capsizing of a state ferry off the country’s coast, according to The Guardian. The government estimates that 100 may have died in the accident, making it the worst marine tragedy on record for Guyana.
Thai authorities are investigating potential negligence after a deadly fire in Bangkok, as survivors reported locked doors and flammable decor contributed to 30 deaths, according to BBC.
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok bar has risen to 30 as Thai authorities investigate possible safety lapses, according to BBC.
Iron Maiden's first-ever festival, Eddfest, marked a triumphant celebration of the band's 50th anniversary, drawing 50,000 fans to Knebworth, according to Louder.
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time since its creation nearly 1,000 years ago, according to the BBC. The 70-meter-long 11th-century embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum in September.
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient Byzantine city in the western desert, including a basilica-style church, residential quarters, and 18 tombs. The discoveries offer insights into daily life and religious practices from the fourth century.
At least five people were killed and several others injured in a fire that broke out in a 10-story apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, according to police.
Four people have died in flash floods across Kentucky following days of heavy rain and thunderstorms, prompting Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency, according to NBC News and other reports.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Gulf countries do not support imposing tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came during a regional tour following US-Iran talks.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has turned green due to an algae bloom, despite a $14 million renovation that included repainting the pool's bottom in 'American flag blue,' according to reports.
A 1,200-year-old oak tree in England's Sherwood Forest, long believed to have sheltered the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, has died, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
The 'Dancing Girl' sculpture's torso was restored in an Indian textbook after a backlash from historians and educators, according to BBC.
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated figures of 20th-century art, has died at the age of 88. His agent, Erica Bolton, confirmed the news, marking the end of a career that spanned decades and included a record-setting $90.3 million sale of his work in 2018.
Hungarian-British author David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel 'Flesh,' while black metal and metalcore bands also released new albums with flesh-related themes.
Three men were sentenced to 47 months in prison after stealing a 2,500-year-old golden helmet and three bracelets from a Dutch museum. The artifacts, on loan from Romania, were recovered in a plea deal with two of the suspects.
An auction featuring memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe’s estate has already generated thousands of dollars in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth, according to Julien's Auctions.
Ridley Scott's 1982 film 'Blade Runner' has become a cult classic despite its initial box office failure, though it omitted key elements from Philip K. Dick's novel, according to MovieWeb.
Brooklyn Rivera, a leading Nicaraguan indigenous leader, died after nearly three years in custody. The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health attributed the cause of death to physical and neurological deterioration linked to a Covid-19 infection.
The family of a British man found dead in Grenada have accused UK authorities of failing to support their fight for justice, according to The Guardian.
Record Sale at Christie's Auction House The painting, titled Number 7A, 1948, was auctioned at Christie's in New York and set a new record for the highest price paid for a Pollock artwork at auction. Previously, the
Kouri Richins, a Utah-based children's book author and real estate agent, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for poisoning her husband with fentanyl in 2022. The ruling came on the day her husband would have turned 44.
