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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Shocking moment £1.4million 91ft yacht Da Vinci bursts into flames off the coast of Ibiza before it sunk
THIS is the terrifying moment a £1.4million superyacht bursts into flames before sinking near the party island of Ibiza. A blaze took hold of the 91ft-long Da Vinci yacht with seven people onboard off the coast of Formentera in the Med. Advertisement 6 A yacht called the Da Vinci burst into flames off the coast of Formentera, near Ibiza Credit: X 6 Flames ripped through the vessel Credit: X 6 The boat sustained significant damage and sank Credit: X Footage taken on Monday shows a huge fire engulfing the whole of the vessel. Thick black smoke pours into the sky while the Da Vinci sways in the bright blue water. Flames curl from the cabins and the ferocious inferno roars away. All four passengers, two crew members and the captain were evacuated and in a "good condition", according to rescuers. Advertisement READ MORE IN WORLD NEWS CRAFTY TROOPS Ukraine develops Mad Max-style truck with spikes to defend against drones But despite the best efforts of marine fire crews, the Da Vinci was destroyed by the fire and sank. It went down 7.3 miles south-west of the Balearic island Formentera, according to Superyacht Times. The fire reportedly started in the engine room and quickly ripped through the lux boat - though it isn't clear exactly what sparked it. A large red fire-fighting vessel rushed out, and images show it dousing the burning wreck with a jet of water. Advertisement In a post on X on Monday, the local marine rescue said: "CCS Palma deployed Guardamar Concepción Arenal and Salvamar Naos, which also transported firefighters. "The seven crew members have been evacuated by the Naos to land in good condition. Helicopter crashes into barge killing two after hitting powerlines as burned-out wreck left on boat "The fire could not be controlled, and the yacht has finally sunk. "The Guardamar remains in the area cleaning up debris." Advertisement The fire initially appeared to be under control, but the blaze escalated when rescue boats began to pull the yacht, according to Ultimate Hora. The yacht was manufactured by Astondoa, and part of their 95 GLX series, manufactured between 1997 and 2004. It features accommodation for ten guests on top of an owner's suite. 6 Fire crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the vessel Credit: X Advertisement 6 Marine patrols remained on the scene to monitor the sinking wreck Credit: X
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment £1.4million 91ft yacht Da Vinci bursts into flames off the coast of Ibiza before it sunk
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the terrifying moment a £1.4million superyacht bursts into flames before sinking near the party island of Ibiza. A blaze took hold of the 91ft-long Da Vinci yacht with seven people onboard off the coast of Formentera in the Med. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 A yacht called the Da Vinci burst into flames off the coast of Formentera, near Ibiza Credit: X 6 Flames ripped through the vessel Credit: X 6 The boat sustained significant damage and sank Credit: X Footage taken on Monday shows a huge fire engulfing the whole of the vessel. Thick black smoke pours into the sky while the Da Vinci sways in the bright blue water. Flames curl from the cabins and the ferocious inferno roars away. All four passengers, two crew members and the captain were evacuated and in a "good condition", according to rescuers. READ MORE IN WORLD NEWS CRAFTY TROOPS Ukraine develops Mad Max-style truck with spikes to defend against drones But despite the best efforts of marine fire crews, the Da Vinci was destroyed by the fire and sank. It went down 7.3 miles south-west of the Balearic island Formentera, according to Superyacht Times. The fire reportedly started in the engine room and quickly ripped through the lux boat - though it isn't clear exactly what sparked it. A large red fire-fighting vessel rushed out, and images show it dousing the burning wreck with a jet of water. In a post on X on Monday, the local marine rescue said: "CCS Palma deployed Guardamar Concepción Arenal and Salvamar Naos, which also transported firefighters. "The seven crew members have been evacuated by the Naos to land in good condition. Helicopter crashes into barge killing two after hitting powerlines as burned-out wreck left on boat "The fire could not be controlled, and the yacht has finally sunk. "The Guardamar remains in the area cleaning up debris." The fire initially appeared to be under control, but the blaze escalated when rescue boats began to pull the yacht, according to Ultimate Hora. The yacht was manufactured by Astondoa, and part of their 95 GLX series, manufactured between 1997 and 2004. It features accommodation for ten guests on top of an owner's suite. 6 Fire crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the vessel Credit: X 6 Marine patrols remained on the scene to monitor the sinking wreck Credit: X
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Crafty Ukrainian soldiers develop Mad Max-style truck with huge spikes to defend against deadly Russian drones
The truck was seen yesterday north of front line city Donetsk THORN IN VLAD'S SIDE Crafty Ukrainian soldiers develop Mad Max-style truck with huge spikes to defend against deadly Russian drones CRAFTY Ukrainian soldiers have developed a vehicle fitted with huge spikes to defend against Russian drones. The Mad Max-style truck has been equipped with the cage contraption to block the enemy's deadly devices. Advertisement 5 Ukrainian soldiers have developed a vehicle fitted with huge spikes to defend against Russian drones Credit: Getty 5 The truck is equipped with a cage contraption to block the enemy's deadly devices Credit: AP 5 The truck was seen north of front line city Donetsk Credit: Reuters This makeshift armour is fitted to what looks to be a US-made Humvee. It was seen yesterday north of front line city Donetsk, where fierce fighting between President Volodymyr Zelensky's Ukrainian military and invading Russian troops continues. It is now almost completely deserted, with most residents fleeing the onslaught from Vladimir Putin's war machine. Meanwhile, a giant paint plant in Yaroslavl, Russia — making special coatings for protection of military equipment — was pictured engulfed in flames yesterday following an attack by Ukraine. Advertisement Russia has also been bulking up its vehicles with the protective add-ons, so much so in some cases that it is impossible to tell what the vehicle even is. Last month, combat footage showed what observers identified as a Russian tank shielded by a large cage, significant amounts of netting, and some other material. President Trump floated the idea of a territorial exchange as part of a potential deal, a proposal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected. He said: "There is nothing to talk about. This violates our Constitution. Advertisement "This is our territory, the territory of the people of Ukraine." 5 A paint plant in Yaroslavl, Russia - making special coatings for protection of military equipment - pictured engulfed in flames Credit: East2West 5 President Trump has floated the idea of a territorial exchange as part of a potential deal, a proposal President Zelensky has rejected Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Crafty Ukrainian soldiers develop Mad Max-style truck with huge spikes to defend against deadly Russian drones
The truck was seen yesterday north of front line city Donetsk THORN IN VLAD'S SIDE Crafty Ukrainian soldiers develop Mad Max-style truck with huge spikes to defend against deadly Russian drones Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRAFTY Ukrainian soldiers have developed a vehicle fitted with huge spikes to defend against Russian drones. The Mad Max-style truck has been equipped with the cage contraption to block the enemy's deadly devices. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Ukrainian soldiers have developed a vehicle fitted with huge spikes to defend against Russian drones Credit: Getty 5 The truck is equipped with a cage contraption to block the enemy's deadly devices Credit: AP 5 The truck was seen north of front line city Donetsk Credit: Reuters This makeshift armour is fitted to what looks to be a US-made Humvee. It was seen yesterday north of front line city Donetsk, where fierce fighting between President Volodymyr Zelensky's Ukrainian military and invading Russian troops continues. It is now almost completely deserted, with most residents fleeing the onslaught from Vladimir Putin's war machine. Meanwhile, a giant paint plant in Yaroslavl, Russia — making special coatings for protection of military equipment — was pictured engulfed in flames yesterday following an attack by Ukraine. Russia has also been bulking up its vehicles with the protective add-ons, so much so in some cases that it is impossible to tell what the vehicle even is. Last month, combat footage showed what observers identified as a Russian tank shielded by a large cage, significant amounts of netting, and some other material. President Trump floated the idea of a territorial exchange as part of a potential deal, a proposal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected. He said: "There is nothing to talk about. This violates our Constitution. "This is our territory, the territory of the people of Ukraine." 5 A paint plant in Yaroslavl, Russia - making special coatings for protection of military equipment - pictured engulfed in flames Credit: East2West 5 President Trump has floated the idea of a territorial exchange as part of a potential deal, a proposal President Zelensky has rejected Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rita Ora wows in skimpy Mad-Max style leather outfit that barely covers her boobs at NY fashion do
POP star Rita Ora goes belle for leather in a Mad Max-style outfit. The Hot Right Now singer, 34, wore the get-up with silver bangles, shark tooth necklace and stacked over-the-knee boots. Advertisement 2 Rita Ora wowed in a leather Mad Max-style outfit for a New York fashion do Credit: Getty 2 Rita wore the get-up with silver bangles, shark tooth necklace and stacked over-the-knee boots Credit: Getty She was at a New York fashion do, where she took to the mic behind the DJ stand. Rita has recently returned to the music scene with her The raunchy song revolves around having sex, and has gone down well with fans. Talking about her new summer banger, the singer told The Sun: 'I wanted to really celebrate my sexuality and the way I am as a woman. Advertisement read more on rita ora 'My last album was so different, it was about my love life and getting married. 'But with this next lot of music I wanted it to be so carefree and back to how I was coming up in the industry. 'I wanted to celebrate everything I have become. It's not super deep, just fun.' Rita is happily and even three years after they wed, she is still in the honeymoon phase, adding: 'I feel in a really great happy place right now.' Advertisement Most read in Music Breaking Rita Ora looks incredible as she strips off to thong bikini to enjoy an ice lolly by the pool
