The Philippines' Mayon volcano continued spewing lava and rocks in the early hours of Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The agency said the eruption has persisted for 190 consecutive days, producing lava flows, pyroclastic density currents and rockfalls.
A Level 3 alert remains in effect, which bars entry into the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. Phivolcs said the alert, in place since January 2026, indicates heightened volcanic unrest with magma close to the crater.
Authorities in Albay province continue enforcing the danger zone, while PHIVOLCS said it is monitoring the volcano around the clock.
A lightning strike in the early hours of Tuesday killed dozens of livestock and injured three members of a family in the Dhoke Kalkhata area of Ranjati in Surankote, Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.
Officials said the incident occurred in the higher reaches of Dhandidhara, where lightning struck an animal shed belonging to Shoket Hussain, son of Murad Baksh and a resident of Dhandidhara, presently residing at Dhoke Kalkhata, Ranjati.
The lightning strike killed 60 sheep, one buffalo and one dog on the spot, causing heavy losses to the family.
Three family members also sustained injuries and were administered first aid by the Indian Army.
No human fatalities were reported in the incident.
The administration has been informed, and an assessment of the damage is underway. (GNS)
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia in the South Pacific at approximately 1:45 a.m. local time on July 14, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter was located at 22.79 degrees south latitude and 171.52 degrees east longitude.
The depth of the earthquake was estimated at 10.0 km.
The waters near New Caledonia are part of the Ring of Fire, a region where the Pacific Plate and several continental plates meet, leading to frequent geological activity such as volcanic eruptions.
Although downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brought heavy rainfall and triggered serious flooding in the country's northern and eastern provinces.
After making landfall in eastern China on Sunday, Typhoon Bavi has made its way into northern China, where the storm has triggered heavy rainstorms and floods.
On July 11, 2026, catastrophic flash floods and mudflows devastated parts of northern Tajikistan, with Darg Village in the Ayni District of the Sughd Region being the hardest-hit area.
Triggered by torrential mountain rainfall, massive torrents of mud and rock swept through residential areas, carrying away vehicles, severing power lines, and destroying local roads and bridges.
Authorities have not yet released an official toll for casualties or injuries as emergency teams continue assessing the situation.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck offshore southeast of Lorengau, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
There is currently no tsunami threat to Australia, Hawaii, or other Pacific regions. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation.
There is an early discrepancy in reported magnitude. Some USGS-based reports initially listed M6.5, while later updates and other reports show M6.4, which is common as earthquake parameters are refined after the initial solution.
Severe flash floods have inundated the streets of Sichuan, China.
Torrential rainfall has transformed urban roadways into rushing rivers, carrying enough force to sweep away multiple vehicles and threaten local infrastructure.
The man was walking with his young grandson when the attack unfolded.
A tourist was seriously injured after a bull bison charged at him and tossed him about eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in the US on Friday evening. The incident took place at the Bridge Bay Campground, located south of Fishing Bridge, where the animal had reportedly been behaving aggressively and charging at both people and vehicles.
The man was walking with his young grandson when the attack unfolded. According to Mike MacLeod, a professional photographer from Bozeman, Montana, the pair had been keeping a safe distance, around 100 yards, from the bison. MacLeod, who witnessed the incident, said the animal had already charged at a group of children who were taking photographs. The children managed to move out of its path, while campers began warning others as the bison ran through the area.
The animal later stopped to roll in a patch of dirt, a common behaviour among bison, and appeared to calm down. Believing the danger had passed, the grandfather and grandson paused briefly to take photographs before moving behind a group of trees as the bison got back on its feet. Moments later, a white pickup truck drove past, apparently triggering the animal once again. Instead of continuing after the vehicle, the bison turned toward the trees where the grandfather and grandson had taken cover.
A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands region at 10:26 UTC on July 11, 202, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter was located 2 390 km (1 485 miles) SW of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas (population 271), Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, and 2 448 km (1 521 miles) ENE of Ushuaia (population 56 825), Argentina, News.Az reports, citing The Watchers.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block with concrete bond beam and unreinforced brick with concrete floor construction.
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