Middle East Crisis: US Attacks Iran for Third Night in a Row
The United States has launched a third consecutive night of attacks on Iran, as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated after the attack on two oil tankers and new threats from both sides.
Donald Trump announced the return of the blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed imposing tariffs on ships passing through the strait, while Iran responded with attacks on US bases in the region and declared that it would remain the sole guarantor of security in this sea route.
The escalation of the conflict has raised oil prices and concerns about global energy supplies.
Zelensky requests 300 Patriot missiles to get through the winter
Volodymyr Zelensky requested 300 Patriot missiles to protect Ukraine during the winter, while announcing the launch of the European Freyja project, a new joint ballistic missile defense system.
Meanwhile, France promised 16 Rafale fighter jets and new air defense systems, while the European Union and the United Kingdom imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and organizations accused of cyberattacks.
Russia and Ukraine continued missile and drone attacks, with injuries and casualties reported on both sides.
Bangkok grass fire: death toll reaches 30, police investigating negligence as primary theory
At least 30 people have died in a fire at a Bangkok bar, as authorities investigate whether negligence and blocked or difficult-to-find exits contributed to the tragedy.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit in the air conditioning system, while the owners of the bar have issued a public apology and pledged to cooperate with investigators.
Several witnesses and survivors described scenes of panic, while many victims were found trapped near emergency exits that were suspected to be closed or obstructed.
The sale of a multimillion-dollar T-rex skeleton is a major concern for scientists
One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, dubbed "Gus," is set to go up for auction in New York with an estimated value of $20–30 million.
Paleontologists warn that sky-high prices are putting museums and universities out of business, causing fossils of great scientific value to end up in private collections.
According to them, this endangers scientific research, as fossils should be preserved in public institutions where they can be studied and accessible to future generations.
