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Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome, Italian police say

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Syria

Nine killed in central Damascus cafe bombing, Syrian state TV says

The explosion comes a day after the first parliament since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad began to take shape.

Europe News

Monaco blast not being probed as 'terrorist' attack, prosecutor says

An aide to France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said police were working "to find the perpetrator, who has fled."

Qatar

13 killed, dozens injured in Qatar's Ras Laffan energy site explosion

Qatar Energy announced on Monday afternoon that a massive accidental explosion and blaze at the country’s main energy site at Ras Laffan the night before killed 13 people and injured 66, as workers tried to resume operations. Qatar says its LNG exports are not affected.

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Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța

A live television report from Romania's Black Sea port of Constanța was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Europe News

Two injured in explosion at fireworks factory in Malta, police say

Prime Minister Robert Abela wrote on social media that his "thoughts are with the people affected by the explosion that occurred this morning."

World News

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at a Florida launch pad, sending a fireball into the night sky and shaking nearby homes. No injuries were reported as the company investigates the cause of the incident.

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SpaceX Starship explodes in Indian Ocean after splashdown

SpaceX launched its latest Starship test flight from Texas, with the spacecraft completing most mission objectives before exploding in the Indian Ocean after splashdown.

China

21 people killed, 61 injured in fireworks plant explosion in China

Authorities are still investigating the reasons of the explosion, with negligence being suspected as a likely cause. Officials warned that the death toll is likely to climb as search and rescue operations continue.

Europe News

Trial of men accused of sending exploding parcels for Russia starts

Investigators found that two test parcels had been sent to the United States and Canada, while two others intended for those countries were found in Amsterdam.

Iran

Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran

Massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose in Isfahan after a powerful wave of strikes hit central Iran on Wednesday. The attacks follow earlier US strikes in the same region that triggered a large fireball. Tehran retaliates with strikes on Gulf facilities and missile launches toward Israel.

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Fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Nizhnekamsk leaves three dead

Footage shows thick smoke rising over an industrial site in Nizhnekamsk, western Russia.

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Moment US strike sends massive fireball into sky over Iran’s Isfahan

Large explosions and fires were seen over Isfahan, a central Iranian city hosting military and nuclear facilities.

Afghanistan

400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, says Afghanistan

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an airstrike on a hospital in the capital Kabul.

Netherlands

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries reported

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema denounced the explosion at the school in Amsterdam on Saturday as a "cowardly act of aggression" targeted at the Jewish community.

Qatar

Qatari forces intercept Iranian missiles as Doha fire contained

On day two after US strikes on Iran, Tehran continued to launch missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including Qatar, raising regional tensions and prompting authorities to advise residents to stay vigilant.

United Arab Emirates

Euronews journalists in Dubai report multiple drone attacks on residential areas

Euronews journalists in Dubai report explosions and missile strike on a residential area, with fires engulfing buildings and evacuations underway. Correspondent Jane Witherspoon says panic spread as people fled the Palm tourist district following the latest blasts.