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A Moscow military court reportedly acknowledged that Ukraine sank Russia's Black Sea flagship Moskva with a Neptune missile in April 2022, contradicting Moscow's long-standing claim that a freak fire caused the loss; the court's remark, tied to a Ukrainian commander’s in-absentia sentence, was quickly removed, underscoring the tight control and contested reporting around Russia’s war narrative.
A passenger ferry carrying more than 350 people capsized near Basilan, Philippines, killing at least 15 and leaving 28 missing, with 316 rescued. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sent a distress signal after departing Zamboanga, and rescue teams from the coast guard, Navy, and Air Force are aiding operations. Authorities say the cause is not yet known and will be investigated, while survivors are treated at a Basilan hospital and the passenger manifest is being cross-checked.
The first interior images of the Bayesian superyacht, which sank off Sicily last year resulting in seven deaths including tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, have been revealed. The vessel was raised from the seabed for investigation, revealing significant damage and mud accumulation. Authorities are examining possible causes such as open hatches, keel issues, and vulnerability to high winds, with legal inquiries into manslaughter underway. The incident highlights the need for safety lessons and accountability.
The cargo ship Morning Midas, carrying thousands of vehicles including electric cars, sank in the Pacific after a fire that lasted three weeks off Alaska, with no casualties but potential environmental concerns due to fuel and vehicle batteries onboard.
A British-flagged luxury superyacht, Bayesian, sank off Sicily during a storm, resulting in seven deaths including UK tech magnate Mike Lynch. The yacht was recently raised from the seabed, transferred to a Sicilian port for further investigation into its sinking, which was caused by extreme wind conditions.
A luxury superyacht named Bayesian, which sank off Sicily last year resulting in the death of tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, has been successfully lifted from the sea for investigation, following a complex salvage operation.
The sunken yacht Bayesian, owned by the late British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was recovered off the coast of Sicily after sinking during a storm, resulting in multiple fatalities including Lynch and his daughter. The vessel was lifted by large cranes and prepared for transport to a nearby port for investigation.
A British-flagged superyacht sank off Sicily last year, resulting in the death of tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others. The yacht has been partially recovered from the seabed after 10 months, with salvage operations now underway to bring it ashore for investigation. The vessel sank during a storm caused by extreme wind, which also led to its capsizing.
The Bayesian superyacht, which sank off Sicily last August resulting in seven deaths, has been raised from the seabed to aid investigations into its sinking, which remains a mystery with theories pointing to weather conditions and design vulnerabilities. The salvage aims to uncover the cause of the rapid flooding and prevent environmental damage, with investigations expected to continue for months.
Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily during a storm in August 2024 resulting in seven deaths, has been recovered from the seabed for investigation, with authorities seeking to determine the cause of the sinking and potential safety violations.
An Arctic hamlet is facing severe challenges as it sinks into thawing permafrost, highlighting the impacts of climate change in the region. The melting permafrost is causing structural instability, threatening the community's infrastructure and way of life.
Satellite imagery reveals that the East Coast, including major population centers like New York City, is sinking at rates between 1 and 2 millimeters annually, posing a serious threat to infrastructure and millions of people. The study emphasizes the need for proactive climate mitigation policies to address the impacts of land subsidence and prevent devastating consequences.
A new study reveals that highly populated areas along the U.S. East Coast, including New York City, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Long Island, are experiencing rapid subsidence, posing a significant risk to critical infrastructures such as roads, flight paths, building foundations, railway lines, and pipelines. The study, conducted by researchers from Virginia Tech University and the U.S. Geological Survey, shows that specific areas along the Mid-Atlantic coast are subsiding at an alarming rate exceeding 5 mm per year, surpassing the global sea-level rise. This poses tangible threats affecting millions of people and properties along the East Coast, intensifying the risk of coastal flooding, especially when ground sinking coincides with rising sea levels due to climate change.
A cargo ship carrying salt sank off the Greek island of Lesbos, resulting in one death and 12 crew members missing. The Comoros-flagged vessel, named "Raptor," had reported a mechanical failure and issued a distress call. One person was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. The crew consisted of eight Egyptians, as well as Syrian and Indian nationals. The Greek coast guard is conducting a rescue operation to locate the missing crew members.
A 74-year-old woman from Colorado died when a catamaran sank off the coast of the Bahamas while heading to an island. The boat had over 100 people on board, but she was the only fatality. The cause of her death is still unknown. The catamaran began taking on water after departing Paradise Island, and passengers were seen jumping into the water and swimming towards nearby boats. The woman was on a five-day vacation.