All articles tagged with #attack
A cargo ship exiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck, killing one crew member; UKMTO reports damage to the engine room and Oman’s coast guard assisting. President Trump says the strait is open and operating, even as traffic through Hormuz remains subdued amid ongoing tensions after the MOU expired. Iran has pressed for a northern routing, and maritime attacks continue as oil exports through Hormuz have risen under protection.
A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl canoeing in Seneca Creek at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, prompting a temporary closure of a one-mile trail and nearby parking while authorities search for the animal; the girl sustained three cuts to her upper leg and was treated at Suburban Hospital, with officials noting no other injuries and no signs of a rabies outbreak in the area.
A bomb exploded outside Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant, killing five and injuring 21 after a woman with a homemade device was stopped by a security guard; the attack is being treated as terrorism, with no official target named. Some reports linked the event to a birthday celebration for Colonel General Alexander Chaiko, Russia’s Aerospace Forces commander, but this is unconfirmed. Russia blamed Ukraine, while Kyiv and Moscow have not issued formal statements.
A 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B., believed to be linked to Islamist circles, is being hunted after a vehicle rammed into crowds at Berlin’s Pride in Tiergarten, killing one and injuring 16; authorities say he also used a bladed weapon and may be armed, with Germany raising the threat level as the investigation continues. The suspect is a German citizen of Lebanese background with prior convictions.
65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel says a 2,000-pound Yellowstone bison picked him as a target and launched him into the air during a July incident captured on video, leaving him with a broken hip after a hard landing; doctors describe the injury as resulting from the landing, not a direct ram. Experts note bison can injure people in Yellowstone, especially during mating season when aggression rises, and the National Park Service urges visitors to stay at least 25 yards away and not approach for photos.
Six Israeli tourists (three men and three women) were assaulted at a campsite in northern Mongolia by men described as Kazakh Muslim origin, with attackers shouting anti-Jewish slogans including “Heil Hitler.” One Israeli was injured with a broken jaw. The group fought back and fled with a local driver; the injured traveler was later airlifted to Israel. Victims say the incident appeared antisemitic, and the Israeli Embassy assisted them as they departed.
A 2,000-pound bull bison charged a 65-year-old grandfather at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park, ramming him with its head and tossing him into the air. He sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized. The National Park Service warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from bison and never approach them for photos, noting they can run faster than humans and can be unpredictable during mating season.
A 2,000-pound male bison charged a tourist at Bridge Bay campground in Yellowstone, flipping him about eight feet in the air while a photographer captured the moment on video; the grandfather was seriously injured and his grandson reportedly escaped, as bystanders shouted warnings. Park officials reiterate staying well back from wildlife and note the incident happened during bison rutting season, marking Yellowstone’s second bison-on-human incident in 2026, with the investigation ongoing.
Clark, a 31-year-old California native, was swimming in three feet of water in the Econlockhatchee River when a 13‑foot alligator fatally attacked. Wildlife biologist Joseph Wasilewski said she had taken precautions—daytime swimming and a lookout—and wasn’t taking obvious risks, but nesting-season gator behavior likely played a role; his takeaway: Florida waters are dangerous and the safest option is to stay out. Clark’s boyfriend called 911; authorities note serious alligator bites are rare and operate a nuisance-gator program, while a GoFundMe to help return her body to California has raised funds.
Three people were wounded in a residential-building explosion in Monaco, described by authorities as a deliberate attack. Investigators said a suspect left a bag in the lobby before fleeing, and a Ukrainian oligarch, Vadym Yermolaiev, was among those injured. A couple in their 50s or 60s were in life-threatening condition, while a 13-year-old sustained less serious injuries; investigators are continuing to probe the motive.
A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one arm and mauled the other while she and two companions waded in the Econlockhatchee River near Orlando; a 911 call captured the frantic distress as rescuers arrived; two large alligators were captured and DNA tested to identify the attacker; officials cited mating-season behavior and drought-related low water; authorities say alligator attacks are rare but several incidents have occurred recently.
Three women, sisters Kitty Mia Diaz and Amaya Diaz and friend Kyandra Faz, were charged with murder after a daylight stabbing of Caroline Peña, a 32-year-old mother of five, in Del Rio, Texas. Peña died after being airlifted to a San Antonio hospital; investigators used surveillance footage and witness interviews to identify the suspects, who are in custody as detectives pursue a motive and any additional charges.
Five people were injured in Edinburgh in what authorities describe as attacks that appeared to target Muslims. Police are treating the incidents as possible hate crimes, reviewing evidence and footage, and appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate motives and collaborations behind the attacks.
Israeli medics say a shooting in central Israel killed one man and wounded five others; police reported that two suspects linked to the attack were killed as a manhunt unfolded, with raids in Tayibe and security cordons around nearby Arab villages. The assault began at a gas station near Kochav Yair and continued into nearby towns, with two of the injured in serious condition and transported to hospitals. Hamas praised the operation but did not claim responsibility, while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office was assessing the situation.
An Army veteran, Kerry Sheron, 69, died after an unprovoked assault outside his Trump-themed Escondido home. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, was charged with attempted murder, elder abuse, making criminal threats and battery, and has pleaded not guilty; prosecutors say a single punch led to a fall and further blows, with security video and witnesses detailing the attack. Butler remains jailed without bail as the case prompts community vigils and concerns about harassment tied to the home’s displays.