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Three dead, terrifying footage as landslide after heavy rainfall hits vehicle in Samsun, Turkey

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A landslide occurred in the Canik district of Samsun, Turkey, resulting in a vehicle being trapped under rubble, reportedly killing three people.

According to foreign media, the incident occurred near a gas station, specifically in the car wash area near a shopping mall on the Samsun-Ordu highway.

The landslide, which was caused by rocks and soil falling from a nearby mountain, trapped the vehicle and search and rescue teams have been dispatched to the area.

According to initial reports, one person was rescued from the rubble, while a father lost his life in the landslide along with his two daughters.


Attention

Man dies after pig attack in Belize

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A Belizean man was fatally injured during an encounter with a loose pig. This incident has sparked concerns among netizens, urging livestock owners to secure their animals more carefully to prevent tragedies in future. The victim has been identified as Anthony Andrewin, a villager from Gales Point Manatee.

What actually happened with Anthony Andrewin

As per reports, the pig broke free from its pen in the village and was in Andrewin's yard. When Andrewin tried to escape from pig and attempted to drive it away, the animal turned on him and bit him in the leg, causing a massive wound.

Andrewin was being taken for treatment but reportedly died from excessive bleeding along the way to the hospital. Shedding light on the incident, the Chairman of the Village, Jason Altschaft said that the village has been having some issues with domestic pigs because many owners have not been able to keep their animals penned.

Volcano

New eruptions at Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, ash column 4,000 meters high

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano spewing vulcanic materials during an eruption as seen from Pululera village in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province on April 27, 2025.
© ReutersMount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano spewing vulcanic materials during an eruption as seen from Pululera village in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara province on April 27, 2025.
The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on the Indonesian island of Flores remains highly active following eruptions on Saturday and Sunday (April 26-27) that spewed ash high clouds high into the sky.

According to Indonesia's Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, the ash column from both eruptions reached a height of 4,000m.

Witness accounts said the latest eruption was accompanied by a loud bang.

Authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 6km away from the centre of Lewotobi Laki-Laki.


Volcano

Philippines' Bulusan Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4.5km high

Ash and smoke rises from Bulusan Volcan
© Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology/EPA-EFEAsh and smoke rises from Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province, Philippines, on Monday morning.
A restive volcano in the central Philippines spewed a column of ash as high as 4.5km (2.8 miles) into the sky on Monday morning, prompting authorities to raise the alert level at Mount Bulusan and warn residents to stay out of a 4km danger zone.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Bulusan's alert status from 0 to 1 on its five-level scale, signalling low-level volcanic unrest and warning of possible phreatic eruptions.

Before the eruption, which occurred between 4.36am and 5am on Monday, the institute had recorded 53 volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour period and local officials reported rumbling sounds.


Lightning

Lightning strike kills 2 youths, injures 4 at cricket match in Andhra Pradesh, India

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The group of youth had gathered on Sunday to play cricket in an open field. During play, the weather changed, bringing rain, and light winds

Two youth were killed and four others injured in a lightning strike in in Katriki village, Kowthalam mandal on Sunday. The deceased were identified as 18-year-old Ashok, and 19-year-old Balaiah.

A group of youth had gathered to play cricket in an open field on Sunday. During play, the weather changed, bringing rain, and light winds. The youngsters wrapped up the game and were leaving when lightning struck. Ashok, and Balaiah died on the spot.

The four others who suffered injuries were rushed to the nearby government hospital, doctors informed that the condition of two is critical.

Tsunami

Torrential rains cause flooding in Durban, South Africa

Flooding on North Coast Road and between Mimosa and Nandi Drive on Friday
Flooding on North Coast Road and between Mimosa and Nandi Drive on Friday .
Widespread torrential downpours in Durban have caused flooding of some roads and business premises in the city and surrounding areas.

The localised flooding also led to traffic disruptions in parts of Durban.


Cloud Lightning

Intense rainfall caused floods in Northwestern Bulgaria

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Intense rainfall in Northwestern Bulgaria tonight caused floods, BNT reported.

Serious amounts were reported in the Boychinovo village of Lehchevo - 69 liters per square meter and in the Municipality of Vulchedrum - 56 liters. Two women were evacuated in Lehchevo.

According to the fire department, 40 reports of flooded houses have been filed in the Montana and Vratsa regions.

Teams have been sent to the scene. The rainfall there continues. In Montana, the amount of rain is 80 liters/sq m.

In Lom and Vidin, the rainfall was 29 and 23 liters per square meter, respectively.

The rainfall in Sofia is three times less. As of this time, only one report of a flooded underpass has been filed in the capital, and fire brigade teams are working to drain it.

There was also thunderstorm activity in many regions of the country, especially intense in Northwestern Bulgaria.


Bizarro Earth

Monster tornado on the Sun

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On Earth, the most dangerous tornadoes are rated F5. On the sun, they can be hundreds of times worse. David Wilson photographed this twister, big enough to swallow our entire planet, from his backyard observatory in Inverness, Scotland:

"I was recording this monster all day on April 24th when I noticed the central stem grow brighter until it let go at about 1300UT," says Wilson. "It looked like a huge swirl of plasma went round the stem and flew into space."

Doberman

Man dies after dog attack in Oroville, Washington

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A local man died April 2 after attempting to break up a dog fight on 14th Avenue. Keith Huckvale, 65, was sitting outside with his dog on his property when another dog— identified as a Picbull-- reportedly attacked his dog Okanogan County Coroner Dave Rodriguez said Huckvale intervened to stop the fight.

"He's now trying to pull this dog off of his dog and in the process got bit fairly significantly on the forearm, Rodriguez said. "He was not successful in pulling the dog off."

Police were dispatched to the scene and were able to break up the fight. During the response, Huckvale apparently collapsed and became unresponsive, Rodriguez said.

"Officers showed up and used a taser to separate the dogs," Oroville Police Chief Gary Hirst said. "They turned around and noticed he had a heart attack or a stroke.'

Bizarro Earth

Key Atlantic ocean currents are weakening — and it could make the climate in some regions unrecognizable

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Atlantic ocean currents regulate the climate, and they may be weakening, emerging research suggests.
A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate could be weakening.

A mysterious patch of water in the North Atlantic has baffled scientists for decades. Located to the southeast of Greenland, this blob of seawater was colder between 1901 and 2021 than during the late 1800s, even as the seas around it became ever warmer.

Some scientists linked this "warming hole" to an inflow of frigid Arctic meltwater; others blamed pollution from shipping, which can bounce the sun's rays back into space. But a growing body of evidence suggests the hole has a more sinister origin — one whose impacts, if unleashed, would reach much farther than a small region of the North Atlantic.

The warming hole might be a sign that Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down. This network of currents regulates Earth's climate, moving heat from the tropics to the Northern Hemisphere. The currents, which include the Gulf Stream, form a huge and seemingly permanent loop known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).