
Satellite data reveals ongoing Gaza destruction despite ceasefire
New satellite imagery confirms that significant destruction in Gaza continues despite a ceasefire, with 82% of structures damaged and 74,000 people killed since the war began in 2023.
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New satellite imagery confirms that significant destruction in Gaza continues despite a ceasefire, with 82% of structures damaged and 74,000 people killed since the war began in 2023.

Spokane is reeling from three weekend wildfires—Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview—that have leveled hundreds of homes and burned thousands of acres. Officials say more than 700 structures were lost, about 400 properties remain to be evaluated, and roughly 67,000 residents evacuated; 14 people who asked for help evacuating are still being confirmed but are not considered missing. No deaths have been reported, and authorities warn recovery will be gradual while federal aid is processed.

On the 1,000th day of the Gaza war, authorities say Gaza is about 90% destroyed and Israel controls roughly 80% of the enclave, with at least 73,066 Palestinians killed (including 21,500 children) and thousands missing or wounded; a faltering, underfunded US-backed Board of Peace and limited aid deliveries have stalled reconstruction, leaving Gaza in ruins and facing famine risk amid vast rubble and stalled negotiations.

A Japanese FX company confirms the original live-action Star Fox puppets made for the Super Nintendo promotion were destroyed after production because their fur-and-rubber construction deteriorated when exposed to air.

Donkey Kong Bananza’s Elephant Bananza is the series’ most destructive transformation, capable of inhaling nearby terrain, lava, and more. While some see it going too far, the developers say the power is intentional to enable playful destruction, and DK can transform anytime. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 uses voxel-based destruction to make almost every object breakable, with developers detailing prototyping, balancing chaos with play, and the elephant transformation, while connecting to Nintendo’s recent design shifts from Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart World and benefiting from Switch 2 power for bigger, richer levels.

Diana Shams, displaced seven times during the Gaza conflict, had hoped to return to her undamaged home to celebrate her daughter's third birthday, but her hopes were dashed when her home was destroyed just before a ceasefire was announced, highlighting the ongoing devastation in Gaza.

Israeli forces have extensively destroyed a neighborhood in northern Gaza, including Shijaiya, as part of a campaign to eliminate Hamas infrastructure, with ongoing military operations and no signs of militants during a journalist tour.

The BBC reports on the devastating destruction in Gaza after two years of conflict, highlighting the extensive rubble, ongoing military operations, and the fragile ceasefire amid efforts for a broader peace plan involving disarmament and international stabilization.

The article criticizes recent remodeling efforts at the White House, suggesting that they have damaged historically significant sections associated with past presidents and proposing that the structure should be rebuilt or restored to its original state.

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused extensive destruction in Jamaica, especially in Black River where over 76% of buildings were damaged, leading to widespread power outages, infrastructure damage, and loss of life, with satellite images revealing the scale of devastation and ongoing recovery efforts.

Hurricane Melissa, a record-setting storm that reached Category 5 strength, caused extensive damage across the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, resulting in at least 32 deaths and widespread destruction, with severe impacts in Jamaica's St Elizabeth parish and other affected areas, while warnings and evacuations continue in the region.

Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take decades and cost around $70 billion due to extensive destruction from recent conflicts. The process faces numerous challenges, including clearing rubble, restoring services, and ensuring safety, with international aid and regional funding potentially playing key roles in the recovery effort.

Palestinians returning to Gaza after a ceasefire found their homes destroyed, with large areas flattened and communities erased, leaving them in shock and facing uncertain futures amid ongoing destruction and limited resources.

Gaza City has been heavily damaged by Israeli bombardments targeting high-rise buildings, which Israel claims were military sites used by Hamas, leading to significant destruction and displacement amid ongoing conflict.