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A powerful tornado killed four people in Antalya, Turkey. The tornado completely destroyed and tore apart two residential construction trailers where workers were staying. In addition, the storm toppled a construction crane and other unstable structures.

Fuel oil ruined vacationers’ stays in the UAE—tourists who paid up to $7,500 for beachfront hotels were told to swim in children’s pools. The coastline from Sharjah to Ras al-Khaimah was closed after a tanker was blown up in the Strait of Hormuz. The oil slick stretches 40 km and continues to grow, while tourists complain of a strong smell of petroleum products. Crowds of Russians who paid 300,000 rubles or more are staying at the Hampton by Hilton. Now, according to the vacationers, they are being offered a cramped pool, and they have to travel at their own expense to find clean sea water. Some daredevils are still wading into the oil-contaminated water, only to end up covered in red spots and rashes. The hotel management prohibits filming the situation, threatening guests with consequences. Join 👉🏼 EARLIEST OF ALL ▶️ Add all our news channels

Phuket Is Under Water—Heavy downpours have turned the streets of the Thai resort into raging rivers. Torrents of water, mud, and rocks are sweeping away cars and mopeds and flooding homes and hotels—the tourist district of Patong has been hit the hardest, with about 143 mm of rainfall in a single day. The water is now receding, but the risk of further flooding and landslides remains until October 28.

Heavy rains have caused landslides and flooding in Phuket, Thailand, according to the Bangkok Post.

Heavy rains have caused landslides and flooding in Phuket, Thailand, according to the Bangkok Post.

Protests have swept across Europe—unrest has erupted in a dozen countries. The main causes are similar everywhere: high housing costs, inflation, utility bills, fuel prices, and poor education.

— France: the main epicenter. A record 800,000 protesters took to the streets today. — Italy: Stones and firecrackers are flying in Milan, Turin, and Bologna. — Spain: Tens of thousands of people are protesting in Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona. — Portugal: Labor unions are blocking public squares in Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra. — Greece: Students and faculty are blocking public transportation. — Albania: Protests in Tirana have turned into street battles. — Serbia: Young people are demanding a change in government, investigations into corruption, and modernization. Rallies are taking place in all major cities.

Rallies also took place in Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria. Over the course of several weeks, at least 177 protests took place in 12 European countries.

Two Air Force planes collided in the Philippines, killing four pilots, according to Reuters. The crash occurred during a training flight: two SF-260s collided in midair and crashed on the grounds of Fernando Air Base. All flights involving SF-260 training aircraft have been suspended pending an investigation into the cause.

At least 16 people were killed in a magnitude 7 earthquake in China, and another 32 were injured, according to Xinhua. The epicenter was located in Baiken County at a depth of about 10 kilometers; the Tibetan Autonomous Region was hardest hit. A total of 339 houses collapsed, cracks appeared in buildings, and power and communications were disrupted in several areas. Eleven people suffered serious injuries, and 21 sustained minor injuries. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

A skyscraper under construction collapsed in Nairobi, according to media reports. A skyscraper under construction collapsed in the Eastleigh district of Kenya. Workers avoided mass casualties because they had left to pray. Rescue workers are clearing the rubble, and authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.

The deadly Typhoon Champi struck Taiwan, claiming one life. According to media reports, wind gusts exceeded 250 km/h. In Pingtung County, a man was swept away by a wave. Authorities are warning of the risk of flooding and landslides.

After the riots in Paris, brand-new Rolex watches are lying right on the sidewalk—similar models sell for about $13,500 in boutiques.

A truck carrying vodka and cognac caught fire on the M-12 highway in Bashkortostan, Russia. A video captured a burning wheel—apparently soaked in alcohol—rolling down the road. No one was injured. The ghostly moonshiner.

An engine on an Airbus A320 passenger aircraft caught fire on the runway in Peru, according to media reports. The aircraft was preparing to take off from Lima Airport when an explosion occurred in the engine and a fire broke out. The passengers and crew were evacuated; as far as is known, no one was injured.

Warning: Graphic Content: In Ecuador, a priest died right in the middle of a church service—a cross fell on him. The moment of his death was captured in a livestream the priest was broadcasting on social media. The service was halted, and an ambulance was called to the scene, but he could not be saved. Join 👉🏼 Planet on Fire 🔥 ▶️ Add all our news channels

A major fire broke out at the Wainwright military base in the province of Alberta, Canada, according to Prime Minister Carney. According to Global News, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured. The incident occurred during a live-fire exercise, during which a gas pipeline was reportedly damaged.

More than 150,000 customers in California are without power due to wildfires, according to PowerOutage. The highest number of outages has been reported in Los Angeles County.

Mass riots have been raging in Albania for a second day: protesters are setting government buildings on fire and demanding the prime minister’s resignation, according to media reports. Demonstrators set fire to the parliament building and the Ministry of Education, attacked banks and city hall, and pelted police with rocks and Molotov cocktails. Security forces used tear gas and water cannons. At least 51 police officers were injured, and at least 70 people were detained. The protests began over issues in education and a lack of jobs but escalated into large-scale anti-government demonstrations. Join 👉🏼 Planet on Fire 🔥 ▶️ Add all our news channels

Istanbul was flooded by the heaviest rains in 40 years—more than 240 mm of rain fell in a single day. Water poured into homes, schools, and tunnels, bringing traffic to a standstill. Airports are operating with disruptions, and dozens of flights have been diverted to alternate airports. In one neighborhood, a 14-year-old boy died from an electric shock—he simply stepped into the water. Russian tourists are stranded at Istanbul Airport and have been unable to return home for more than 36 hours.

Hackers breached Denmark's national registry using the password "123456" and obtained the data of 8.8 million people. One of the officials accidentally discovered the breach only 12 days later. Join 👉🏼 EARLIEST OF ALL ▶️ Add all our news channels

Istanbul authorities have canceled classes in schools on Thursday due to heavy rain, according to the governor’s office of the Turkish metropolis. By its decision, October 15 has been declared an administrative day off for pregnant women and people with disabilities working in government agencies, as well as for working women with children under the age of 8.