Video footage captures the moment when the initial wave of floodwaters surged through the streets of Paiporta, Spain. The town, located in Valencia, experienced severe flooding, which was compounded by a ravine that runs through its center. Local authorities have reported that the death toll in the Valencia region has surpassed 200.
In a recent election, the Georgian government secured nearly 54% of the votes. Ms. Zourabichvili has aligned herself with the opposition party. Irakli Kobakhidze acknowledged that there are often “irregularities” during election counts but refuted claims of any manipulation in the results.
Following a summit with global leaders in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference to address various issues. Meanwhile, Turkish officials reported that at least five individuals lost their lives in an assault on an aerospace manufacturer known for producing military drones and jets.
In a high-profile trial, Gisèle Pelicot testified against her ex-husband, who faces allegations of drugging her and orchestrating assaults involving multiple men. Sarah Rainsford interviewed a woman expressing her frustration over not receiving 1,000 roubles for casting her vote. The widow of Alexei Navalny has stated that Vladimir Putin should face imprisonment under conditions similar to those imposed on her husband.
A Russian whale watcher was discovered alive after he had set out two months prior; however, two of his relatives were found deceased alongside him. Time-lapse photography displayed the mesmerizing Northern Lights near Reykjavik’s outskirts. Storm Kirk has wreaked havoc in northern France, leading to flooding in buildings utilized by politicians within Paris.
In central Bosnia-Herzegovina, flash floods and landslides have resulted in at least 19 fatalities. Veterans gathered at Ginkel Heath near Ede in the Netherlands to observe a parachute jump commemorating Operation Market Garden. A dissident released by Russia during a significant prisoner exchange has expressed intentions to return to his homeland.
Footage from Tikhoretsk revealed a substantial explosion accompanied by a large plume of smoke. As Storm Boris struck northern Italy, people sought refuge on rooftops while buildings crumbled under the storm’s intensity. Wildfires in Portugal’s Aveiro and Viseu regions have claimed at least seven lives. Emergency services are actively working to rescue and evacuate residents who have been trapped by rising floodwaters amidst catastrophic flooding affecting parts of eastern and central Europe.