A significant power outage is currently affecting large areas of Spain and Portugal, including the capitals, Madrid and Lisbon. Authorities are working to determine the cause of this widespread blackout, which has left residents without electricity.
In other news, the World Food Programme has run out of food in Gaza due to the ongoing Israeli blockade. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that the overall death toll from Israeli strikes has risen to approximately 52,000.
Additionally, Russia has confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine and claimed the recapture of the Kursk region. In a separate humanitarian incident, dozens were killed following a U.S. airstrike on a prison in Yemen.
In lighter news, a miniature dachshund has been rescued from an Australian island after being on the run for 18 months. Meanwhile, witness accounts from a ramming attack in Vancouver describe the horrifying experience, while thousands wait in line to visit the tomb of Pope Francis, who was laid to rest following his historic funeral.
World leaders and the faithful gathered in Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, with notable figures like Trump and Zelenskyy attending the ceremony. As discussions continue about the future of the Catholic Church post-Pope Francis, reflections on the funeral highlight his contributions.
Lastly, Richard Engel provides rare insights from inside Iran amidst significant cultural changes, raising questions about the potential role of ecotourism in offsetting drastic cuts to science funding.
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