Wildfires lead to evacuation of popular Greek island
Dozens evacuated as flames engulf popular Greek island Authorities are evacuating villages on the Greek island of Chios, as wildfires fanned by strong winds continue to spread. 190 firefighters and six aircrafts have been mobilised to try and contain the wildfires in the Peloponnese. Their biggest objective right now is to prevent the flames from […]
9 months ago
Ukraine declares ‘combat mission’ over in Mariupol amid mass evacuations
Zelenskyy said: ‘Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive’ After weeks of unrelenting bombardment from Russian forces, the Ukrainian military has finished its “combat mission” in Mariupol. Ukrainian soldiers have fought hard in the coastal city of Mariupol, having previously vowed to “fight until the end,” despite dwindling numbers and scarce ammunition. Now, officials have confirmed that […]
4 years ago
Brits rescue lion and wolf out of Ukraine in minibus during 1,200-mile journey
The animals are now safe in Romania A British veteran has evacuated a lion and wolf from Ukraine after crowdfunding the money and driving the animals out of the country by minibus. Tim Locks, who fought ISIS alongside Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq, and his friends were part of a 1,200-mile round trip that hoped […]
4 years ago
Indian doctor refuses to leave Ukraine without his leopard and panther ‘children’
‘The cats are scared. They are eating less. I can’t leave them’ As Russia continues to ravage Ukraine, an Indian doctor is refusing to leave the worn-torn country without his “children” who are actually two big cats – a leopard and a black panther. Dr Girikumar Patil is currently living in a bunker below his […]
4 years ago
UK school evacuated after pupil brings in hand grenade to history lesson
The explosive situation was defused quickly A school in Chesterfield has been evacuated after a student brought an old hand grenade into a history lesson, according to police. As per the BBC, police officers were called to Parkside Community School in Chesterfield, Derbyshire at around 11:00am on Wednesday (October 13) after teachers and staff were […]
4 years ago
Guinea vs Morocco World Cup qualifier postponed after military coup
The President of Guinea has been detained A World Cup qualifier between Morocco and Guinea was postponed on Sunday following a coup d’etat in the West African country, with the visiting side also being forced to evacuate the capital of Conakry. Morocco goalkeeper Anas Zniti, who was with the team in Conakry, has told ESPN […]
4 years ago