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Indonesia
Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers on Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono erupted in North Halmahera, Indonesia, sending a massive ash cloud 10 kilometres into the sky. Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 remain missing. Rescue teams are searching for 20 people affected near the volcano, officials said.
USA
Video shows United Airlines plane striking truck in New Jersey, injuring driver
A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a bakery truck while attempting to land at Newark Airport. Dashcam video captured debris smashing through the truck windshield. The driver suffered minor injuries, while all 231 people aboard the aircraft were unharmed.
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Two runners help collapsed competitor finish Boston Marathon
Ajay Haridasse collapsed near the Boston Marathon finish line but was helped up by Robson De Oliveira of Brazil and Aaron Beggs of Britain, who supported him across the line as other runners continued the race. The dramatic moment unfolded during Monday’s race.
USA
Skydiver crashes into scoreboard during Virginia Tech Spring Game
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed the spring football game, and the skydiver was reported to be in stable condition.
South Korea
Escaped wolf Neukgu captured after nine-day search in South Korea
A two-year-old wolf that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after spending nine days on the loose. The male wolf, Neukgu, was born at the zoo in 2024 and is part of an initiative to restore wolves resembling those once native to the Korean peninsula.
France
Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens
French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and theatre workshops.
Argentina
Watch: Giant guitar-shaped forest revealed from the air in Argentina
Aerial footage captures the scale of “Estancia La Guitarra,” a vast tree formation in southern Córdoba province, Argentina. Created by Pedro Martin Ureta in memory of his wife, the project began in 1979 using more than 7,000 cypress and eucalyptus trees.
Nature
Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic
A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow waters.
World News
Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28
An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States, based on data from the NGO Acled. Orange dots represent attacks by the US and Israel, green by Iran and its allies.
Brazil
Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet
Brazil has unveiled its first locally produced supersonic fighter jet, marking a historic milestone for its aerospace and defence industries. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials attended a ceremony marking the presentation of the aircraft.
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Timelapse shows shrinking vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse captured from MarineTraffic and OpenStreetMap over March 25–26, 2026, reveals a slowdown in tanker and cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tankers, shown in red, and cargo vessels, shown in green, moved cautiously as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated.
Climate
Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition
Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.
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