A 63-year-old American tourist suffered severe injuries in a shark attack while spearfishing in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Scorching heat continues to fuel a devastating Spain wildfire crisis, forcing the government to deploy on Sunday an additional 500 troops to support overwhelmed firefighters.
Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 4 storm Saturday, packing winds of 145 mph as it churned through the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported. The powerful system is currently located 150 miles northeast of Anguilla, moving west-northwest at 20 mph, and is expected to expand in size in the coming days.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the nation will recognize Palestine as a state in September, joining Canada, France, and the United Kingdom in doing so.