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Despite its strength, the impact of the earthquake has been limited.
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Greek island of Crete in the early hours of Thursday, shaking parts of the island and several surrounding regions.
Tremors were felt across the Aegean sea, including on nearby islands, and as far as mainland Greece, Turkey, and Israel.
Authorities say there have been no significant reports of damage and the likelihood of a tsunami or further surface disruption remains minimal.
This marks the second earthquake to hit Crete this month, with today’s quake stronger than the one recorded just over a week ago.
Greece's fire brigade said it has not received any calls for assistance so far nor reports of any serious property damage, but on high alert.
Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries and an unprecedented level of seismic activity shook the popular tourist island of Santorini for weeks earlier this year, prompting thousands to evacuate and shutting schools.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign as political and economic tensions mount.
Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over a CBS “60 Minutes” interview, with the funds allocated to his future presidential library.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
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A powerful storm system battered Sydney for a second straight day, grounding flights, cutting power to more than 35,000 homes, and causing widespread disruption across Australia’s southeast.
China has again warned its citizens against travelling to Iran due to ongoing security concerns, despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Israel.
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