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Lebanon

Protests as Beirut marks three years since catastrophic port blast

Three years after Beirut’s massive port blast, attempts to prosecute those responsible are mired in political intrigue and many Lebanese have less faith than ever in their disintegrating state institutions.

Ukraine

Is restoring the Kakhovka Dam the best thing for the environment?

"Inefficient" and bad for the environment – some environmentalists are arguing against the reconstruction of the Kakhovka Dam, despite the widespread devastation caused by its breach.

Germany

A dozen first responders were injured in an explosion at a German flat

Ten firefighters and two police officers were injured in an explosion at a flat in Germany. They had been called to the high-rise building after concerns were raised about two residents.

Italy

Explosion in Milan city centre leaves vehicles engulfed in flames

Firefighters say one person was injured in the blast, and a local kindergarten was evacuated as a precaution.

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USA

18,000 cows killed in devastating US farm explosion

It has been described as the "deadliest livestock farm fire" in Texan history.

Switzerland

Four bodies found in family home after Switzerland explosion

The blast happened early Thursday morning, with fire investigators and police forensics officers at the scene looking for clues about how it happened.

World News

New intelligence suggests pro-Ukrainian group behind Nord Stream blast

US.officials are reviewing new intelligence suggesting a pro-Ukrainian group may be behind the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts.

Pakistan

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills more than 30 at mosque

A suicide bomber detonated explosives during crowded prayers at a mosque inside a police compound in Pakistan on Monday, causing the roof to cave in.

World News

Seven dead, including three children, after kebab shop blast in Turkey

Three prosecutors are now investigating whether a gas canister was behind the blast.

Turkey

Explosion at Turkish restaurant kills at least seven people

One person who is “alleged to have caused the explosion” has been taken into custody.

Russia

Mysterious explosion hits Russian gas pipeline supplying Europe

A blast that ripped through a section of the Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhhorod pipeline has killed three people. The incident occurred in the region of Chuvashia, 700 km east of Moscow, on a pipeline carrying Siberian natural gas towards European markets.

Germany

Report: Berlin aquarium explodes, killing 1,500 tropical fish

The 14 metre-high aquarium in the Radisson hotel in Berlin shattered overnight, sending water gushing into a nearby street and leaving two people injured according to police and firefighters.

Poland

Poland's police chief hospitalised after a gift from Ukraine exploded

Warsaw police commander Jarosław Szymczyk received the gift during a recent visit to Ukraine.

United Kingdom

Hope of survivors ends after deadly blast at flats in Jersey

Emergency services switched from search and rescue to a "recovery operation" on Sunday.

Afghanistan

At least seven killed in bus bomb attack in northern Afghanistan

The cause of the explosion is not yet clear, and police are searching for a culprit

Afghanistan

At least 10 dead after explosion at a religious school in Afghanistan

The blast occurred in Aybak, the capital of Samangan province.

Spain

Spain PM targeted as letter bomb victims expand beyond Ukraine embassy

Meanwhile, another letter bomb was found on Thursday at a European Union satellite centre at the Torrejón de Ardoz air base outside Madrid.

Turkey

Bulgaria charges five in connection with deadly Istanbul explosion

The prosecutor's office in Sophia said the five provided "logistical" support in carrying out the 13 November attack.

Europe News

'Gross sabotage' caused Nord Stream explosions, says prosecutor

On 27 September, undersea blasts ruptured the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, leading to huge methane leaks.

Poland

No indication blast in Poland was a deliberate attack, says NATO chief

Follow Wednesday's developments and reaction after a projectile struck a village inside Poland near the border with Ukraine.