Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one

Russia (AP) — One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5 kilometers (3 miles) into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft.

The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early Sunday, according to volcanologists from the Russian Academy of Sciences. They warned that another, even more potent earthquake may be on the way.

The academy’s Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released a video showing the ash cloud over Shiveluch. It stretched over 490 kilometers (304 miles) east and southeast of the volcano.

Japanese government considers taking precautions against mpox

Government officials considered taking action against mpox on Friday, following the World Health Organization’s declaration earlier that week of a public health emergency due to outbreaks in Africa.

The officials reviewed strategies for response, including methods for gathering and sharing information and preparing the medical care system.

Specifically, senior officials from relevant government agencies agreed to collect data on infection situations in countries where mpox outbreaks — formerly known as monkeypox, a disease with symptoms similar to smallpox — have been confirmed.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Victim’s mother accuses Mamata Banerjee of stopping protests; questions cops

Kolkata rape-murder case: The victim’s mother accused the Kolkata police of trying to “close the investigation as fast as possible”.

The mother of the 31-year-old junior doctor raped and murdered at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Sunday alleged that West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was trying to stamp out protests swelling across the state against the heinous crime and said the Kolkata police did not investigate the incident properly.