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Massive explosion at Oman port after apparent drone strike

Massive explosion at Oman port after apparent drone strike

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Mystery ‘whippet’ space explosion is the brightest of its kind

Mystery ‘whippet’ space explosion is the brightest of its kind

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“The Whippet”, as imagined by the New Scientist picture desk NASA/muratart/Shutterstock/Adobe Stock A sudden, mysterious burst of bright light in the sky could be from a black hole devouring a vast, unusually bare star. In 2018, astronomers spotted a new kind of cosmic explosion that became brighter more quickly than any other. The flash, called AT2018cow or “the Cow” for short, took only a few days to reach its peak brightness, rather than the weeks that are required for typical supernovae. There was no initial obvious explanation for such a burst, and in the years since the Cow was first discovered, we have seen only a handful of other explosions like these, which are collectively called fast blue optical transients (FBOTs). Their origin remains a mystery. Now, Jialian Liu at Tsinghua University in China and his colleagues think that a recent cosmic flash, which is the brightest of any FBOT so far, must be the result of an exotic star, more than 30 times the mass of our sun, that has lost its outer layers …

Horror as explosion rocks Liege synagogue in ‘despicable antisemitic attack’ | World | News

Horror as explosion rocks Liege synagogue in ‘despicable antisemitic attack’ | World | News

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Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said Monday that an explosion near a synagogue in the eastern city of Liege overnight was “a despicable antisemitic act” and that federal prosecutors were investigating, as several countries in Europe tighten security due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Liege police said that the blast outside the synagogue happened in the early hours of Monday morning. No one was injured but the windows of a building in front of the synagogue were blown out. The street remained blocked off while investigators combed the area, a statement said. “The explosion in front of the Liege synagogue was a despicable antisemitic act that directly targeted the Jewish community of Belgium,” Quintin said in a post on X. “Security around similar sites will continue to be strengthened.” He made no link between the blast and the Iran war. Belgium, France and Germany are among a number of European countries that have said they intended to beef up security in response to the war, and have also insisted that they are playing no …

Belgian synagogue rocked by explosion in ‘antisemitic’ attack – POLITICO

Belgian synagogue rocked by explosion in ‘antisemitic’ attack – POLITICO

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Belgium’s federal judicial police anti-terrorism unit and the federal prosecutor’s office are investigating the incident. A spokesperson for the Liège mayor’s office told POLITICO: “The mayor and the municipal executive express their strongest condemnation of this extremely violent act of antisemitism, which runs counter to Liège’s tradition of respect for others. There can be no question of importing external conflicts into our city.” According to the mayor’s office, the blast caused damage to the building. Local media reported that windows on the building’s front façade were blown out. The mayor’s office said a press briefing would be held later in the day. Israel’s Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Idit Rosenzweig-Abu also condemned the attack. “I was shocked by the news of the attack in Liége. I am in touch with the community that is understandingly shaken and terrified. I agree with PM De Wever who said that this is an attack on Belgian society as a whole,” she said. “To prevent such attacks,  I hope we would not only see an increase in Jewish communities’ …

Explosion at U.S. embassy in Oslo investigated as possible terror act – POLITICO

Explosion at U.S. embassy in Oslo investigated as possible terror act – POLITICO

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“We need to be very diligent about not only our security here at home, but obviously targets around the world where there are U.S. assets including embassies and so on,” he told Fox News. Since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Feb. 28, Washington has closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Kuwait and placed others on high alert. An Iranian drone struck a parking lot near the U.S. embassy in Dubai last week, while drone fire hit the U.S. embassy in Riyadh. “We’ve been very fortunate, obviously, but our embassies and our diplomatic facilities are under direct attack from a terroristic regime,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the time of the Dubai attack. Separately, at least 10 people were killed and many more injured when U.S. marines opened fire on protesters who attempted to storm the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan on March 1, shortly after the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran and assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While police in Oslo have identified no suspects …

US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, police say possible terror motive

US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, police say possible terror motive

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Police vehicles park outside the US Embassy, after a loud bang was reported at the site, in Oslo, Norway, March 8, 2026. FREDRIK VARFJELL / VIA REUTERS Oslo police said Sunday, March 8, an explosion at the US embassy in Norway overnight that caused no injuries and minor material damage may have been an act of terror, but stressed police were also investigating other motives. Police did not provide details about what caused the blast, which occurred around 1:00 am (0000 GMT) at the entrance to the embassy’s consular section, saying only that an “explosive device” had been used. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store called the incident “very serious and completely unacceptable.” In a statement, he said he had spoken with the head of the US embassy in Oslo. Shattered glass could be seen in the snow outside the entrance, as well as cracks in a thick glass door, overhead lamps dangling from wiring, and black marks on the ground at the foot of the door, presumably from the blast. “One of the hypotheses …

US Consulate in Dubai on fire after huge explosion – WW3 fears rage | World | News

US Consulate in Dubai on fire after huge explosion – WW3 fears rage | World | News

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An explosion has reportedly rocked the US consulate in Dubai (Image: EXPRESS) A huge explosion in Dubai has reportedly rocked the US embassy as fears of a huge World War 3 skyrocket to alarming new levels. Authorities have confirmed the drone-related incident near the US Consulate, which caused a fire that emergency crews brought under control. The drone struck a car park adjacent to the Chancellery building. Emergency teams were dispatched immediately and quickly contained the blaze. Authorities added that no injuries have yet been reported. Videos circulating on X claim to show the suspected Iranian attack drone striking the US Consulate in Dubai, triggering an explosion and fire. Officials are yet to confirm whether the footage circulating online shows the actual incident. A statement from the Dubai Media Office read: “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained. Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported.” ?????? BREAKING: Footage has emerged showing a suspected Iranian drone striking the U.S. Consulate in …

Explosion rocks Iran’s capital : NPR

Explosion rocks Iran’s capital : NPR

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Government supporters chant slogans as they gather in mourning after state TV officially announced the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 1, 2026. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An enormous explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was targeting the heart of the city. Earlier, Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. The blast in Tehran sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky and shook the ground. It wasn’t immediately clear what the target was. The blast appeared centered in a neighborhood that is home to the country’s police headquarters and Iranian state television. The Israeli military said it was striking targets in central Tehran. Khamenei’s death in a joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday on his Tehran office has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into question and raised the risk …

Falling missile debris explosion in Doha, Qatar

Falling missile debris explosion in Doha, Qatar

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