A massive detonation at an explosives depot has killed dozens of people in northeastern Myanmar. Al Jazeera reports that the explosion occurred on Sunday in Kaungtup village — the storage facility belonged to an armed rebel group and was said to contain mining explosives.
After a calm start to the week, new thunderstorm fronts will move across Baden-Württemberg and the foothills of the Alps from Tuesday onwards. Meteorologists warn of sudden, sometimes severe developments — while flood risk in Rhineland-Palatinate remains low for now.
An Airbus operated by Eurowings encountered severe turbulence shortly after takeoff from Rhodes. Caused by the wake vortices of a larger aircraft, at least five to six passengers and crew members were injured.
One day after initial reports, further details are now available on the fatal mountain accidents from Saturday. A climber died in the Dolomites in Trentino, a hiker lost his life on the north slope of Gran Paradiso — both accidents occurred independently of each other.
A day after the incident at the Caracalla Baths, information about the extent of the incident is becoming clearer. While investigations into the cause are ongoing, a more comprehensive picture of the damage is emerging – and preparations for National Day on June 2 are under pressure.