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A catastrophic explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has led to a fierce fire that continues to rage two days later. The blast, which took place on Saturday, has claimed the lives of at least 46 people and left over 1,000 injured. Although most of the injured have been treated and released, 138 people are still in the hospital, some with serious injuries.

A widespread power outage severely disrupted major cities across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity and causing significant disruption to daily activities. The blackout affected key cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville, and Porto, with power grid operator Red Eléctrica and local utilities scrambling to restore normal services.

A tragic incident unfolded in Columbia County, Georgia, on Saturday evening when two sheriff's deputies were shot during a routine traffic stop, resulting in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other, local law enforcement confirmed.

Pope Francis made a triumphant return to public life on Easter Sunday, blessing thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and thrilling the faithful with a surprise ride through the piazza in his popemobile — a rare outing since his recent life-threatening illness.

A tragic cable car crash near Naples, Italy, claimed the lives of four individuals, including two British tourists, one Israeli tourist, and a cable car operator. The incident occurred on Thursday when the cable car, part of the service connecting Castellammare di Stabia and Monte Faito, plunged to the ground after a supporting cable snapped.

A new report has revealed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not publicly disclose a deadly E. coli outbreak that affected 15 states last November. The outbreak, which was linked to romaine lettuce, led to one fatality and dozens of others falling ill. Despite its serious nature, the FDA chose not to make the information public, raising questions about the agency's transparency and decision-making process during public health emergencies.