Lava poured across Iceland’s landscape as a volcano erupted, sending molten rivers and plumes of smoke skyward. Authorities issued alerts as the dramatic natural event drew global attention and concern." Isak
Thursday, July 17, 2025
A new volcano eruption started on 16th July in Iceland, at 03:55 local time in Iceland.
Lava poured across Iceland’s landscape as a volcano erupted, sending molten rivers and plumes of smoke skyward. Authorities issued alerts as the dramatic natural event drew global attention and concern." Isak
Germany: Storms and Flooding Sweep Away Homes and Car in Leipzig
"Severe thunderstorms and flash floods struck Leipzig, Germany today, causing widespread
destruction across the city. Homes were flooded, vehicles were swept away, and the public transport system ground to a halt. Firefighters responded to dozens of emergency calls, while power outages and infrastructure damage paralyzed much of the region." WD
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg
Tornado Hits Sauk City, Wisconsin
causing mostly tree damage and some minor damage to homes. This was moments after a weak, brief tornado touch down further south, and an even earlier weak tornado near Arena, WI. " DW
Erdogan’s chief political rival jailed in Türkey
China Storm Disaster: Giant Hailstones and 130 km/h Winds Wreak Havoc
"Terrifying storm that recently swept across multiple provinces in China — combining
hurricane-force winds with giant, destructive hailstones. From uprooted trees and shattered glass to devastated farmland and emergency rescues, this was one of the most intense weather events China has seen in recent years." DW
China on Fire! Cars Explode, Eggs Fry on the Street, Children Scream at the Forbidden City
"China is burning under the most extreme heatwave in modern history! Cities from Beijing to
Zhengzhou are reporting scorching surface temperatures over 70°C (158°F) – hot enough to fry eggs and cook shrimp on the pavement. Cars are exploding, tempered glass shatters from the heat, and children are seen crying in pain inside the Forbidden City!Henan Province has become the epicenter of the heat disaster, while eastern China is being battered by violent thunderstorms and hailstorms – revealing a terrifying picture of climate chaos across the country. This video captures shocking real-life footage: roadside egg-frying experiments, blazing vehicles, tourists collapsing from heatstroke, and unprecedented scenes in China’s historical landmarks." DW
Chaos in Syria after Israel drops bombs to protect brutally persecuted Druze minority
"Israel launching its most intense airstrikes on Damascus in years amid deadly clashes
between Druze factions and government forces in the south.
The renewed conflict, centred on the province of Suwayda in the south, threatens the country’s fragile post-war political transition and has already left hundreds dead, including civilians and soldiers.
The immediate trigger for the violence was the abduction of a Druze merchant in Suwayda on 13 July, which quickly spiralled into armed confrontations between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin tribes. The situation worsened when government troops attempted to restore order but ended up clashing with local Druze fighters – and in some cases, were accused of targeting civilians." Independent
The renewed conflict, centred on the province of Suwayda in the south, threatens the country’s fragile post-war political transition and has already left hundreds dead, including civilians and soldiers.
The immediate trigger for the violence was the abduction of a Druze merchant in Suwayda on 13 July, which quickly spiralled into armed confrontations between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin tribes. The situation worsened when government troops attempted to restore order but ended up clashing with local Druze fighters – and in some cases, were accused of targeting civilians." Independent
Tsunami advisory canceled after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska
"A tsunami advisory for Alaska's southern peninsula has been canceled, after a major
earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 initially prompted a tsunami warning earlier Wednesday.
Videos posted to social media showed people in the town of Seward evacuating to higher ground after receiving a tsunami warning in the afternoon. The alert followed the earthquake that struck about 50 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, at around 12:38 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service.
Multiple aftershocks were reported near Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey." CBS
Videos posted to social media showed people in the town of Seward evacuating to higher ground after receiving a tsunami warning in the afternoon. The alert followed the earthquake that struck about 50 miles south of Sand Point, Alaska, at around 12:38 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service.
Multiple aftershocks were reported near Sand Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey." CBS
Ukrainian forces engage in 160 clashes with Russian invaders over past day
"Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 160 combat engagements with Russian occupying forces along the frontline.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched one missile strike and 78 airstrikes at Ukrainian territory, using two missiles and dropping 125 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, the enemy deployed 4,150 kamikaze drones and carried out 5,662 shelling attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas, including 102 strikes from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Russian airstrikes targeted the settlements of Obody in Sumy region, Dobropillia in Donetsk region, Bilohiria, Uspenivka, Novoandriivka, Plavni in Zaporizhzhia region, and Kozatske in Kherson region.
In response, Ukraine’s Air Force, missile forces, and artillery units struck 12 clusters of Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled 21 Russian assaults. Russia also launched 13 airstrikes, dropping 33 guided bombs, and conducted 340 shelling attacks, including seven MLRS strikes.
In the Southern-Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 13 assaults at Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Zelene, Stroivka, and toward Kudiivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks near Kindrashivka, Synkivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 22 times, trying to advance near Novoiehorivka, Novyi Myr, Nadiia, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and toward Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian positions were attacked four times near Hryhorivka and toward Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven clashes were reported near Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and toward Bila Hora and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians launched nine assaults near Shcherbynivka, Nelypivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 51 enemy assaults near Poltavka, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Novoukrainka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attacked 22 times near Piddubne, Myrne, Vilne Pole, Voskresenka, and Zelene Pole.
In the Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and Prydniprovske sectors, no offensive actions by Russian forces were reported.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, there are no signs of Russian offensive group formations." Ukrin
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched one missile strike and 78 airstrikes at Ukrainian territory, using two missiles and dropping 125 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, the enemy deployed 4,150 kamikaze drones and carried out 5,662 shelling attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas, including 102 strikes from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In response, Ukraine’s Air Force, missile forces, and artillery units struck 12 clusters of Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled 21 Russian assaults. Russia also launched 13 airstrikes, dropping 33 guided bombs, and conducted 340 shelling attacks, including seven MLRS strikes.
In the Southern-Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched 13 assaults at Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Zelene, Stroivka, and toward Kudiivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks near Kindrashivka, Synkivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 22 times, trying to advance near Novoiehorivka, Novyi Myr, Nadiia, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and toward Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian positions were attacked four times near Hryhorivka and toward Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven clashes were reported near Orikhovo-Vasylivka, and toward Bila Hora and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians launched nine assaults near Shcherbynivka, Nelypivka, Toretsk, Rusyn Yar, and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 51 enemy assaults near Poltavka, Novoekonomichne, Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Novoukrainka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces attacked 22 times near Piddubne, Myrne, Vilne Pole, Voskresenka, and Zelene Pole.
In the Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and Prydniprovske sectors, no offensive actions by Russian forces were reported.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, there are no signs of Russian offensive group formations." Ukrin
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