Rescue workers off Norway’s western coast rushed to evacuate 1,300 passengers and crew from a cruise ship that suffered an engine failure.
Five helicopters and several ships are taking part in the evacuation.
According to reports, the Viking Sky cruise ship issued a mayday call due to "engine problems in bad weather".
The ship is in Hustadvika bay, an area that is reportedly known "for fierce weather".
Nine of those evacuated were injured, including three who are in a serious condition.
Israeli tanks push back in northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah
Israeli tanks pushed back into some areas of the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday which they had left weeks ago, while warplanes conducted air strikes on Rafah, the Palestinians' last refuge in the south of the territory, killing and wounding several people, medics and residents said.
Iran says it will respond in 'seconds' to any Israeli retaliation
Iran will respond to any action against its interests, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday, according to the Iranian Student News Agency, a day after Israel warned it will respond to Tehran's weekend drone and missile attack.
Heavy rains in north west Pakistan leave 21 dead
Four days of widespread rains across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan have left 21 killed and 32 injuries, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed.
Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns
US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill on Monday released tax returns showing that their income rose 7 per cent to $619,976 in 2023 and that the couple paid 23.7 per cent of their income in federal taxes.
Due to severe weather conditions, all flydubai flights scheduled for departure from Dubai on April 16 have been cancelled until 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 17.
Private schools in Dubai have been instructed to continue distance learning on Wednesday, April 17, due to the unstable weather conditions.
Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.
