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Deadly Flash Floods Across Nepal and Tibet Leave Thousands Missing and Trigger Aid Appeals
WorldAPReutersBBC+88NYTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNnrkyle-uutisetcnbchelsingin-sanomat+80 more3d ago91 sources

Deadly Flash Floods Across Nepal and Tibet Leave Thousands Missing and Trigger Aid Appeals

Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and glacial melt have devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing over 600 people and leaving nearly 3,000 unaccounted for. As rescue operations face delays due to worsening weather, both regional authorities and international partners are mobilizing billions in reconstruction funds and technical assistance.

Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Mental Health Claims
TechnologyAPReutersBBC+101bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+93 more6d ago104 sources

Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Mental Health Claims

Meta has agreed to pay approximately $18 billion to settle lawsuits brought by multiple US states alleging that its social media platforms, particularly Instagram, are engineered to addict teenagers and harm their mental health. The landmark financial resolution arrives amid intensified regulatory scrutiny and congressional oversight of digital youth safety.

Storks Gather in Merkinė, Lithuania Before Migration
Environmentdelfi-lt8d ago

Storks Gather in Merkinė, Lithuania Before Migration

Residents of Merkinė, Lithuania, observed a large number of storks gathered on street light poles, seemingly watching the town before their annual migration to warmer climates. While many storks have already departed, some groups in Lithuania are still preparing for the journey.

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Europe and UAE
Worldhelsingin-sanomatmorgunbladiddelfi-lt+1gulf-news11d ago4 sources

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Europe and UAE

Parts of Europe, including Lithuania and Finland, are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds capable of felling trees, while the UAE also anticipates rain, blowing dust, and winds up to 50km/h. Weather warnings have been issued for these regions.

Russian Missile Attacks Kill at Least 14 in Kyiv and Region
WorldbloombergNYTFT+62le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkcbchelsingin-sanomatruvtagesschau+54 more13d ago65 sources

Russian Missile Attacks Kill at Least 14 in Kyiv and Region

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 14 people and injured over 40, damaging residential buildings, a children's hospital, and food warehouses.

US States Sue Meta Over Alleged Exploitation of Children on Social Media
TechnologybloombergNYTThe Guardian+37NPRAl Jazeerahelsingin-sanomatnosruvberlingskeDWle-figaro+29 more14d ago40 sources

US States Sue Meta Over Alleged Exploitation of Children on Social Media

A landmark trial has begun in the US where multiple states accuse Meta of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to exploit children and adolescents for profit, leading to mental health issues. Prosecutors allege Meta deceived the public about the safety of its platforms for young users.

Woman Loses 37kg After Illness by Changing Eating Habits
Healthdelfi-lt19d ago

Woman Loses 37kg After Illness by Changing Eating Habits

Greta Kartanovič, who once dreamed of a modeling career, struggled with weight gain after an ear infection led to a serious illness, but eventually lost 37 kg by starting to eat properly after neither fasting nor doctors helped.

Man Successfully Treated for Rare Bone Cancer in Lithuania
Healthdelfi-lt22d ago

Man Successfully Treated for Rare Bone Cancer in Lithuania

31-year-old Ernestas was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, osteosarcoma, at Kaunas clinics. After nearly a year of complex treatment, including chemotherapy and limb-sparing surgery, he is now in excellent health.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes, Resulting in Multiple Casualties
WorldAl Jazeerale-figaroder-standard+17orftelexdelfi-ltn1-serbiaYahooaktuality-skla-vanguardiahindustan-times+9 more24d ago20 sources

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes, Resulting in Multiple Casualties

Russia and Ukraine engaged in a series of intense overnight strikes, leading to at least seven deaths and numerous injuries across both countries. Russian attacks targeted residential areas and port infrastructure in Ukraine, including Odesa, Kharkiv, and Zhytomyr regions.

Meta Fined $567 Million for Endangering Children on Social Media Platforms
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Meta Fined $567 Million for Endangering Children on Social Media Platforms

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in a landmark ruling for failing to protect children on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The court found that Meta's platforms endangered minors and made them vulnerable, necessitating changes to its services.

Vilnius Commercial Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Businessdelfi-lt26d ago

Vilnius Commercial Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Recovery

The commercial real estate market in Vilnius is sending signals of recovery, with investors once again showing interest in the city. Despite some unusual market indicators not typically highlighted in press releases, the overall trend points towards an upturn.

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Eruption Subsides, Evacuees Return Home
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Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Eruption Subsides, Evacuees Return Home

The eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano has ended, allowing approximately 1,700 evacuated residents to return to their homes. Authorities declared the eruption over after a period of intense activity that forced evacuations.

Million-Euro Lottery Ticket Found in Italian Waste Sorting Facility
Cultureyle-uutisetrzeczpospolitael-mundo+1delfi-lt27d ago4 sources

Million-Euro Lottery Ticket Found in Italian Waste Sorting Facility

A lottery ticket worth one million euros was discovered in a waste sorting facility in Italy after a woman accidentally threw it away. The incredible rescue operation led to the rightful owner being reunited with their winning ticket.

Storm Causes Widespread Damage and Flooding in Vilnius and Poland
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Storm Causes Widespread Damage and Flooding in Vilnius and Poland

A powerful storm caused significant damage and widespread flooding in the Vilnius region of Lithuania and parts of Poland, felling trees, tearing off roofs, and paralyzing traffic. Streets and underground parking lots were submerged, and flights were disrupted.

Interactive Quizzes Test Knowledge on Hiking and Literature
Culturedelfi-lt20-minuten1mo ago2 sources

Interactive Quizzes Test Knowledge on Hiking and Literature

Online quizzes are challenging users to test their knowledge on various topics, including identifying famous Lithuanian writers and recognizing hiking huts and signposts. These interactive features aim to engage participants with cultural and outdoor-themed questions.

Lithuanian Employers Offer More Perks Beyond Salary
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Lithuanian Employers Offer More Perks Beyond Salary

Lithuanian employers are increasingly offering benefits beyond salary, such as office ice cream, extra days off, on-site nannies, or even 'grandparent days,' as employees expect more than just monetary compensation.

Flash Floods in Northern Nepal and Tibet Kill Over 150, Leave Hundreds Missing
WorldAPReutersBBC+129bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+121 more6d ago132 sources

Flash Floods in Northern Nepal and Tibet Kill Over 150, Leave Hundreds Missing

Devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have killed at least 160 people across northern Nepal and Tibet, leaving hundreds of residents and international tourists missing. Rescue operations are underway as governments coordinate evacuations and track missing citizens from multiple countries.

Drone Attack Hits Russian Online Retailer Ozon Warehouse in Orenburg Region
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Drone Attack Hits Russian Online Retailer Ozon Warehouse in Orenburg Region

A warehouse belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon in the Orenburg region was struck by a drone attack, according to the regional governor. This incident marks a repeated targeting of Ozon facilities by drones.

Severe Storm Batters Baltic Region, Causing Widespread Power Outages and Fatalities
Worldfazder-spiegellsm-lv+4delfi-ltjutarnji-listhindustan-timeslsm-english10d ago7 sources

Severe Storm Batters Baltic Region, Causing Widespread Power Outages and Fatalities

A powerful storm has hit the Baltic region, particularly Latvia and Lithuania, causing widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of households and leading to several deaths and injuries. The severe weather has also disrupted transportation and caused significant damage.

Storm sweeps across Lithuania
Environmentdelfi-lt11d ago

Storm sweeps across Lithuania

A storm is currently moving across Lithuania, bringing strong winds, especially near the sea, with residents sharing visuals of the conditions. Meteorologists anticipate the strongest winds to occur in the afternoon.

Summer Dangers: Burns Can Lead to Skin Grafts
Healthdelfi-lt12d ago

Summer Dangers: Burns Can Lead to Skin Grafts

Summer, often associated with relaxation, also brings an increase in certain injuries, particularly skin burns from various sources like fire or hot liquids, which can sometimes necessitate skin grafting.

Massive Traffic Jam Near Kaunas, Lithuania
Worlddelfi-lt13d ago

Massive Traffic Jam Near Kaunas, Lithuania

Drivers are warning of a massive traffic jam stretching for several kilometers near Kaunas, Lithuania, on the main highway towards Vilnius, causing unpredictable delays.

Corgi Races in Vilnius Highlight Growing Community
Culturedelfi-lt16d ago

Corgi Races in Vilnius Highlight Growing Community

Nearly 150 corgis gathered in one place with a crowd of supporters at the fifth Corgi Races held in Vilnius' Vingis Park over the weekend. The event demonstrated the rapidly growing community of short-legged dog lovers.

Total Solar Eclipse Wows Spectators Across Europe
ScienceBBCNYTle-monde+59The GuardianNPRAl Jazeeracbcnosruvfazder-spiegel+51 more20d ago62 sources

Total Solar Eclipse Wows Spectators Across Europe

A rare total solar eclipse captivated millions of spectators across parts of Europe, plunging areas like Spain into temporary darkness. The celestial event, which had not been seen in Spain for over a century, drew widespread awe and observation.

Multiple Drivers Arrested for Drunk Driving in Border Regions
Worlddelfi-ltvijesti-mecdm-me22d ago3 sources

Multiple Drivers Arrested for Drunk Driving in Border Regions

Several individuals have been arrested in border regions for driving under the influence of alcohol, with some facing significant fines or jail time. Incidents include drivers with high blood alcohol levels in Montenegro and Lithuania.

Britons Take Drastic Measures to Cope with Heatwave
Worlddelfi-lt27d ago

Britons Take Drastic Measures to Cope with Heatwave

A survey by Citizens Advice reveals that one in six Britons are resorting to extreme measures, including sleeping in kitchens, skipping work, or booking hotels, to endure the ongoing heatwave. The heat has prompted significant lifestyle changes across the country.

Ceuta Migrant Crisis: EU Seeks Tougher Response Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns
WorldBBCbloombergFT+82le-mondeThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnrknzzyle-uutisetcbc+74 more28d ago85 sources

Ceuta Migrant Crisis: EU Seeks Tougher Response Amid Russian Hybrid Warfare Concerns

The Ceuta migrant crisis saw thousands of migrants, including many children, attempt to enter Spain, prompting the EU to call for a tougher migration response and raising concerns about potential Russian hybrid warfare tactics and Morocco's role in the influx.

Apartment Building Fires Reported in Oslo and Kaunas
Worldnrkaftonbladetvg+1delfi-lt1mo ago4 sources

Apartment Building Fires Reported in Oslo and Kaunas

Fires broke out in apartment buildings in Oslo, Norway, and Kaunas, Lithuania, leading to resident evacuations. The fire in Oslo was extinguished, while residents in Kaunas self-evacuated.

Split Man Arrested After Fleeing Fatal Accident
Politicsdelfi-ltindex-hr1mo ago2 sources

Split Man Arrested After Fleeing Fatal Accident

A man from Split has been arrested and placed in investigative custody after fleeing the scene of an accident that resulted in one fatality. Authorities are examining video evidence related to the incident, which involved a 19-year-old BMW driver.

Heavy Rain Floods Klaipėda Streets
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Heavy Rain Floods Klaipėda Streets

A heavy summer downpour on Thursday afternoon briefly flooded several streets in Klaipėda, Lithuania. Residents shared videos on social media showing cars struggling to navigate through the waterlogged roads.

Lithuania Raises €31.3 Million in Defense Bonds
Politicsdelfi-lt1mo ago

Lithuania Raises €31.3 Million in Defense Bonds

Between July 7 and 20, residents, businesses, and other organizations in Lithuania purchased defense bonds totaling 31.3 million euros. The Ministry of Finance announced the successful acquisition of these bonds.

European Countries Combat Invasive Spanish Slug
Environmentsvenska-dagbladetdelfi-lt1mo ago2 sources

European Countries Combat Invasive Spanish Slug

Lithuania has allocated approximately 440,000 euros for a project to eradicate the invasive Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris), while in Copenhagen, Denmark, efforts are underway to vacuum and burn the 'hell larva' as it spreads towards Sweden.

Violent Anti-Migrant Protests Erupt in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
WorldAl JazeeranosDW+16le-figarolsm-lvder-standardorfaktualne-czdelfi-ltindex-hrobservador+8 more5d ago19 sources

Violent Anti-Migrant Protests Erupt in Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Demonstrators in the Spanish territory of Ceuta have clashed with police, set fire to a migrant camp, and obstructed Red Cross aid deliveries during escalating anti-immigration rallies. The unrest has prompted local authorities to deploy additional security forces to restore order and protect vulnerable populations.

Martha Stewart Partners With Waymo for Autonomous Transport in Ojai
Culturehollywood-reporterseeking-alpha5d ago2 sources

Martha Stewart Partners With Waymo for Autonomous Transport in Ojai

Television personality Martha Stewart has entered a partnership with autonomous vehicle company Waymo, establishing her Ojai residence as a primary hub for self-driving rides. The collaboration highlights Stewart’s shift toward automated transportation while drawing sharp criticism of conventional taxi services.

Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die After Plane-Borne Mosquito Bite
WorldBBCbloombergwapo+34Al Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomattagesschaufazder-spiegelDW+26 more6d ago37 sources

Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die After Plane-Borne Mosquito Bite

Two employees at Frankfurt Airport have died from malaria after being bitten by an infected mosquito believed to have traveled on a commercial flight. Health authorities are investigating how the insect bypassed biosecurity measures, raising concerns about vector-borne diseases in major transport hubs.

US Plans Mass Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers Amid Measles Outbreak
WorldAPReutersBBC+59bloombergwsjFTwapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox News+51 more7d ago62 sources

US Plans Mass Visa Revocation for Asylum Seekers Amid Measles Outbreak

The United States is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 visas for asylum seekers, citing fraud claims, while simultaneously dealing with a deadly measles outbreak in the Northeast. This dual development highlights significant challenges in immigration and public health.

Syria and Israel Hold US-Mediated Talks to De-escalate Tensions
WorldReutersle-mondeAl Jazeera+35CNNnosruvfazaftonbladetBarron'sder-spiegelglobe-and-mail+27 more9d ago38 sources

Syria and Israel Hold US-Mediated Talks to De-escalate Tensions

Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks aimed at easing tensions between the two nations. Discussions reportedly addressed de-escalation and Syria's desire to remain out of Israel-Turkey tensions.

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Lithuania and Slovakia
Worlddelfi-ltaktuality-sk10d ago2 sources

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Lithuania and Slovakia

Powerful storms swept through Lithuania and Slovakia, causing extensive damage described as the worst in two decades in some areas. The storms uprooted trees, damaged infrastructure including power grids and event venues, and disrupted transportation.

Trump Announces Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un This Year, Citing Good Relations
PoliticsBBCbloombergwapo+73The GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutisetcbc+65 more13d ago76 sources

Trump Announces Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un This Year, Citing Good Relations

Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, emphasizing their 'excellent' relationship and, in an unusual move, claiming North Korea possesses '57 powerful nuclear weapons'.

UN Reports 350 Aid Workers Killed Last Year
Politicsdelfi-lt14d ago

UN Reports 350 Aid Workers Killed Last Year

According to United Nations data, a record number of aid workers were attacked last year, with 907 personnel killed, injured, or abducted in 2025, the UN reported on Wednesday, citing Reuters.

Employees Re-evaluate Workplace Value After Changing Jobs
Businessdelfi-lt15d ago

Employees Re-evaluate Workplace Value After Changing Jobs

A Lithuanian article discusses how employees often leave companies seeking more, but upon starting elsewhere, sometimes re-evaluate and appreciate aspects like trust, autonomy, and strong teams that they took for granted in their previous workplaces.

Roojai Unveils Ambitious 2030 Diversification Strategy
BusinessBangkok Post26d ago

Roojai Unveils Ambitious 2030 Diversification Strategy

Online insurer Roojai has announced a comprehensive growth strategy for 2030, which includes leveraging artificial intelligence, introducing new health insurance products, and expanding regionally to strengthen its market position in Thailand.

Russian Drone Factory Director Injured in Car Explosion
WorldBBCFTle-monde+52wapoThe GuardianNPRnosukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetder-spiegel+44 more27d ago55 sources

Russian Drone Factory Director Injured in Car Explosion

The director of a Russian drone manufacturing company, known for producing 'Ghoul' drones, was seriously injured in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg. Media reports indicate he was critically wounded in the blast.

Motorcyclists Injured in Kaunas Accidents
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Motorcyclists Injured in Kaunas Accidents

Two separate traffic accidents occurred almost simultaneously in Kaunas last Friday, resulting in injuries to a motorcycle driver and a moped driver, both of whom were hospitalized.

Gas Pipe Damaged in Vilnius, 17 Evacuated
Worlddelfi-lt1mo ago

Gas Pipe Damaged in Vilnius, 17 Evacuated

A gas pipe was damaged during excavation work in the center of Vilnius, Lithuania, leading to the evacuation of 17 people from the construction site and surrounding buildings.

Why Employees Avoid Wearing Company-Branded Clothing
Businessdelfi-lt1mo ago

Why Employees Avoid Wearing Company-Branded Clothing

Despite companies investing thousands in branded apparel, employees often stop wearing them after a short period, suggesting the problem lies beyond just the logo and requires a deeper understanding of employee preferences.