A building collapsed in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey, leading to a response from numerous firefighters and medical teams. There are individuals believed to be trapped under the debris.
The Monaco Grand Prix had a chaotic start with a big crash involving Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg. The Haas cars were excluded from qualifying due to a rear wing breach. Despite the incident, no further action was taken by stewards. Charles Leclerc led the race from pole position, aiming to become the first Monegasque to win the home grand prix since 1931.
Three bodies were found in the aftermath of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, with the death toll expected to rise. Over 300 people were buried in the landslide, impacting multiple villages. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the mountainous area, with many still missing. The terrain remains unstable, posing a risk for more homes if the landslide continues.
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Beachgoers in Pervolia, Larnaca, have reported boat owners and tour operators dumping garbage overboard, posing a threat to marine life, especially turtles. Residents found various waste items littering the beach for three consecutive days, including shoes, toiletries, food containers, and plastic packaging. One resident expressed outrage at the lack of consideration for the environment and the local community.
Scientists are working to determine the gender, approximate age, and possibly the ethnicity of the owner of a foot found on Lara Beach. However, unless the foot belongs to a missing person with available DNA, their identity will remain unknown. The discovery highlights the countless lives lost in the Mediterranean Sea, with the foot serving as a reminder of the tragedy. Despite efforts to uncover details about the foot, the news has already faded from headlines, overshadowed by other pressing matters.
Construction and demolition debris makes up 25-30% of all waste produced in Europe. Measures have been taken in Cyprus to manage this waste, including creating treatment facilities, improving environmental controls, and increasing recycling rates. Despite efforts, illegal dumping continues to be a problem.
A multi-storey building collapse in George, South Africa, has left four people dead and dozens trapped. Twenty-four construction workers have been rescued so far, with 51 still unaccounted for. Rescuers are working to reach those still trapped under the rubble.