An explosion rocked Baghdad International Airport late Tuesday, targeting a site used by the U.S. military, just hours before Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was expected to arrive for his first official trip abroad. While no group claimed responsibility, the incident raises tensions as Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have previously targeted U.S. forces in the country.
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A fuel tanker carrying cattle collided head-on with another truck in Nigeria, resulting in a deadly explosion that killed at least 48 people and burned 50 cattle alive. The incident highlights the dangers of road transportation in Nigeria, where fatal truck accidents are common due to the lack of a robust railway system.
A recent study reveals that the explosion of SpaceX’s Starship rocket during its second orbital test flight created a temporary hole in Earth’s ionosphere. This hole was formed not by chemical reactions, but by the shock wave of the explosion, temporarily altering the properties of the plasma in that region of space.
An explosion outside a synagogue in southern France injured a police officer, prompting authorities to investigate the incident as a potential terror attack. The attack, which occurred during Shabbat, saw the ignition of two cars outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande Motte, raising concerns about rising anti-Semitism in the country.
A car bomb exploded in northern Moscow on Wednesday, injuring a Russian military intelligence officer and another person. The blast, which damaged several vehicles, is being investigated as a criminal act, and Russian authorities have opened a case.
A powerful explosion shook a building in Tel Aviv on Friday morning, injuring at least two people. The Israeli military is investigating whether the blast was caused by a drone attack, while authorities are working to determine the extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This article recounts the dramatic story of Apollo 13, a NASA mission that turned into a survival challenge for three astronauts after an explosion in space. It details the extraordinary efforts of the crew and mission control to bring them back safely to Earth, highlighting the importance of teamwork, leadership, and innovative thinking in the face of adversity.
A tragic explosion at an explosive factory in Bemetara, Chhattisgarh, claimed the life of one individual on Saturday morning and left six others with varying degrees of injuries. The incident prompted immediate action from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who ordered a thorough investigation and announced financial aid for the affected families.
An explosion that tore apart a Toyota sedan in Daly City, California, on Wednesday appears to have been accidental and an isolated incident, according to authorities. The blast, which occurred around 10:15 a.m. near Skyline Drive and Westline Drive, sent shockwaves through the neighborhood and could be heard miles away. Investigators from the Daly City Fire Department, the FBI, and the ATF examined the wreckage, which included a propane tank, leading them to believe it was the likely cause of the explosion. No one was in the car at the time of the blast, and no other damage was reported.
Authorities in Holladay, Utah, are planning a controlled explosion at a home after discovering a large amount of “ancient” dynamite inside. The detonation is scheduled for Wednesday morning local time and is expected to render the home uninhabitable. The discovery was made after the homeowner contacted a friend for advice on removing the explosives. It is unclear if the homeowner will face criminal charges.