Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Aleppo

A month after launching its first flight to Damascus, AJet operated its inaugural flight to Aleppo on Saturday. The aircraft departed from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, carrying 135 passengers along with AJet officials. Mutual flights will operate four times a week. The same aircraft will depart from Aleppo for Istanbul in the afternoon, carrying 166 passengers back to Istanbul.

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A month after launching its first flight to Damascus, AJet operated its inaugural flight to Aleppo on Saturday. The aircraft departed from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, carrying 135 passengers along with AJet officials. Mutual flights will operate four times a week. The same aircraft will depart from Aleppo for Istanbul in the afternoon, carrying 166 passengers back to Istanbul.

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A month after launching its first flight to Damascus, AJet operated its inaugural flight to Aleppo on Saturday. The aircraft departed from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, carrying 135 passengers along with AJet officials. Mutual flights will operate four times a week. The same aircraft will depart from Aleppo for Istanbul in the afternoon, carrying 166 passengers back to Istanbul.

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Traffic chaos clogs France’s Mont Blanc tunnel

During the traditional summer exodus, Alpine tunnels are particularly congested at the Mont Blanc Tunnel heading towards Italy, where motorists are patiently enduring the gloomy weather.

During the traditional summer exodus, Alpine tunnels are particularly congested at the Mont Blanc Tunnel heading towards Italy, where motorists are patiently enduring the gloomy weather.

More than 4 million motorists are expected across the entire Vinci Autoroutes network and more than 1,000 km of traffic jams were recorded on Saturday. Authorities have classified the motorway as "black"—the highest level of traffic alert—in the outbound direction, as the annual summer crossover between July and August holidaymakers reaches its peak.

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During the traditional summer exodus, Alpine tunnels are particularly congested at the Mont Blanc Tunnel heading towards Italy, where motorists are patiently enduring the gloomy weather.

More than 4 million motorists are expected across the entire Vinci Autoroutes network and more than 1,000 km of traffic jams were recorded on Saturday. Authorities have classified the motorway as "black"—the highest level of traffic alert—in the outbound direction, as the annual summer crossover between July and August holidaymakers reaches its peak.

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Typhoon Co-May unleashes torrential rains across east China

Typhoon Co-May unleashed torrential rains across east China’s Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu and Anhui, disrupting transportation and prompting rainstorm alerts.

Though Co-May further weakened into a tropical depression on Thursday afternoon, rainfall is still expected to continue in Jiangsu and Anhui until Sunday, with a Level-IV emergency response for flood control activated for Anhui on Thursday. China’s national observatory on Friday continued to issue a yellow alert for rainstorms.

Typhoon Co-May unleashed torrential rains across east China’s Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu and Anhui, disrupting transportation and prompting rainstorm alerts.

Though Co-May further weakened into a tropical depression on Thursday afternoon, rainfall is still expected to continue in Jiangsu and Anhui until Sunday, with a Level-IV emergency response for flood control activated for Anhui on Thursday. China’s national observatory on Friday continued to issue a yellow alert for rainstorms.

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Typhoon Co-May unleashed torrential rains across east China’s Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu and Anhui, disrupting transportation and prompting rainstorm alerts.

Though Co-May further weakened into a tropical depression on Thursday afternoon, rainfall is still expected to continue in Jiangsu and Anhui until Sunday, with a Level-IV emergency response for flood control activated for Anhui on Thursday. China’s national observatory on Friday continued to issue a yellow alert for rainstorms.

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Chile halts activity at world's largest copper mine after collapse

Work was paused Friday at Chile's El Teniente underground copper mine, the largest in the world, amid a search for five miners missing after a partial cave-in. One miner was killed and nine others were injured after the mine partly collapsed on Thursday after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake.

Work was paused Friday at Chile's El Teniente underground copper mine, the largest in the world, amid a search for five miners missing after a partial cave-in. One miner was killed and nine others were injured after the mine partly collapsed on Thursday after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake.

According to president of Chilean copper giant Codelco, one hundred brigade members, the most specialized, most professional, and most experienced brigade in Chile in underground mining, working on the rescue. The rescue work was entering a critical 48-hour period.

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Work was paused Friday at Chile's El Teniente underground copper mine, the largest in the world, amid a search for five miners missing after a partial cave-in. One miner was killed and nine others were injured after the mine partly collapsed on Thursday after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake.

According to president of Chilean copper giant Codelco, one hundred brigade members, the most specialized, most professional, and most experienced brigade in Chile in underground mining, working on the rescue. The rescue work was entering a critical 48-hour period.

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Japan braces for another dangerously hot day

Another dangerous heatwave is expected to roast much of Japan with highs of 38 degrees Celsius or higher forecast on Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a high-pressure system is expected to cover wide regions of the country, bringing sunny and hot weather.

Another dangerous heatwave is expected to roast much of Japan with highs of 38 degrees Celsius or higher forecast on Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a high-pressure system is expected to cover wide regions of the country, bringing sunny and hot weather.

Temperatures have reached life-threatening levels of over 40 degrees for four consecutive days through Saturday. Agency officials said it is the first time since August 2013 for highs to exceed 40 degrees for four straight days in Japan. People are urged to stay cool by using air conditioners. They are also advised to consume adequate amounts of water and salt, and rest frequently while working outside.

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Another dangerous heatwave is expected to roast much of Japan with highs of 38 degrees Celsius or higher forecast on Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a high-pressure system is expected to cover wide regions of the country, bringing sunny and hot weather.

Temperatures have reached life-threatening levels of over 40 degrees for four consecutive days through Saturday. Agency officials said it is the first time since August 2013 for highs to exceed 40 degrees for four straight days in Japan. People are urged to stay cool by using air conditioners. They are also advised to consume adequate amounts of water and salt, and rest frequently while working outside.

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Dormant Russia volcano erupts for first time in 450 years

A volcano erupted for the first time in 450 years in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region, the nation's emergency authority said Sunday, and days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record hit the region. Kamchatka's Ministry of Emergency Situations said the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, meaning flights in the area may be disrupted.

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A volcano erupted for the first time in 450 years in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region, the nation's emergency authority said Sunday, and days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record hit the region. Kamchatka's Ministry of Emergency Situations said the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, meaning flights in the area may be disrupted.

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A volcano erupted for the first time in 450 years in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region, the nation's emergency authority said Sunday, and days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record hit the region. Kamchatka's Ministry of Emergency Situations said the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, meaning flights in the area may be disrupted.

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Tour in Taungoo : SSPC Chairman visits Taungoo and takes a train ride

Chairman of State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited Taungoo on Saturday. They left Nay Pyi Taw along Yangon-Mandalay old road, observing the agricultural works and social status along the road. In Taungoo, the Senior General and party viewed the Kaytumady Old City and maintenance works along the city wall and moat.

Chairman of State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited Taungoo on Saturday. They left Nay Pyi Taw along Yangon-Mandalay old road, observing the agricultural works and social status along the road. In Taungoo, the Senior General and party viewed the Kaytumady Old City and maintenance works along the city wall and moat.

He instructed for the continue research works for ancient city wall and moat and reconstruction of entrance bridge to the old city if possible. The Senior General later arrived at Taunggoo Railway Station and heard reports on construction of detour rail road, plan for new railway station, and demarcation of railway and motor road and work progress.

The Senior General instructed for long term durability of the projects, meeting the set standards. The Senior General and wife and party later took a train ride on board the Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon No.8 DEMU Up Train from Taungoo to Yangon.

Along the route, the Senior General assessed the durability of the rail road, condition of rail coaches and convenient arrangements for the commuters as well as the agricultural works along the route. The DEMU passenger trains have been in operation along Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw rail section since 28 February 2025. It takes about five and a half hours, providing convenient commuting service to the public with reasonable price.

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Chairman of State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited Taungoo on Saturday. They left Nay Pyi Taw along Yangon-Mandalay old road, observing the agricultural works and social status along the road. In Taungoo, the Senior General and party viewed the Kaytumady Old City and maintenance works along the city wall and moat.

He instructed for the continue research works for ancient city wall and moat and reconstruction of entrance bridge to the old city if possible. The Senior General later arrived at Taunggoo Railway Station and heard reports on construction of detour rail road, plan for new railway station, and demarcation of railway and motor road and work progress.

The Senior General instructed for long term durability of the projects, meeting the set standards. The Senior General and wife and party later took a train ride on board the Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon No.8 DEMU Up Train from Taungoo to Yangon.

Along the route, the Senior General assessed the durability of the rail road, condition of rail coaches and convenient arrangements for the commuters as well as the agricultural works along the route. The DEMU passenger trains have been in operation along Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw rail section since 28 February 2025. It takes about five and a half hours, providing convenient commuting service to the public with reasonable price.

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Underwater robot live stream captivates Argentines

A scientist welcomed YouTube viewers to a dive stream 4,000 meters underwater in the southern Atlantic, as a robot streams high-definition footage of sea life. This Argentine-American mission is exploring the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon for the first time, off the coast about 400 km south of Buenos Aires. The broadcast from this dark, cold, and buzzing underwater world has gone viral.

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A scientist welcomed YouTube viewers to a dive stream 4,000 meters underwater in the southern Atlantic, as a robot streams high-definition footage of sea life. This Argentine-American mission is exploring the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon for the first time, off the coast about 400 km south of Buenos Aires. The broadcast from this dark, cold, and buzzing underwater world has gone viral.

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A scientist welcomed YouTube viewers to a dive stream 4,000 meters underwater in the southern Atlantic, as a robot streams high-definition footage of sea life. This Argentine-American mission is exploring the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon for the first time, off the coast about 400 km south of Buenos Aires. The broadcast from this dark, cold, and buzzing underwater world has gone viral.

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Sandstorm blankets Peru's Ica, turning skies orange

Skies in Ica, Peru turn dusty and orange during a sandstorm, after the country's meteorology service issued a warning of winds with speeds of up to 40 km per hour, forcing the closure of several roads in the area. Local residents were forced indoors as gusts reached speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour in the Ica region, about 400 kilometers south of Lima according to Peru National Weather Service.


 

Skies in Ica, Peru turn dusty and orange during a sandstorm, after the country's meteorology service issued a warning of winds with speeds of up to 40 km per hour, forcing the closure of several roads in the area. Local residents were forced indoors as gusts reached speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour in the Ica region, about 400 kilometers south of Lima according to Peru National Weather Service.


 

Skies in Ica, Peru turn dusty and orange during a sandstorm, after the country's meteorology service issued a warning of winds with speeds of up to 40 km per hour, forcing the closure of several roads in the area. Local residents were forced indoors as gusts reached speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour in the Ica region, about 400 kilometers south of Lima according to Peru National Weather Service.


 

Gas workers uncover 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru

A crew of workers accidentally discovered a mummy more than 1,000 years old while installing gas pipes in Peru's capital Lima, their employer and archaeologists said Thursday.

Pottery was also found in the tomb which was dated to the pre-Inca Chancay civilization that lived around the Lima region between the 11th and 15th centuries. It was believed to be part of a large, ancient cemetery. Gas Company Calidda has reported more than 2,200 chance archaeological discoveries since 2004.

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A crew of workers accidentally discovered a mummy more than 1,000 years old while installing gas pipes in Peru's capital Lima, their employer and archaeologists said Thursday.

Pottery was also found in the tomb which was dated to the pre-Inca Chancay civilization that lived around the Lima region between the 11th and 15th centuries. It was believed to be part of a large, ancient cemetery. Gas Company Calidda has reported more than 2,200 chance archaeological discoveries since 2004.

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A crew of workers accidentally discovered a mummy more than 1,000 years old while installing gas pipes in Peru's capital Lima, their employer and archaeologists said Thursday.

Pottery was also found in the tomb which was dated to the pre-Inca Chancay civilization that lived around the Lima region between the 11th and 15th centuries. It was believed to be part of a large, ancient cemetery. Gas Company Calidda has reported more than 2,200 chance archaeological discoveries since 2004.

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