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Russia Today
5 days ago
- Russia Today
Six dead after gas blast in Russia (VIDEOS)
Six people, including a child, have died after a powerful gas explosion tore through a residential building in the Russian city of Saratov on Friday. Emergency crews are searching for survivors under the rubble, with officials warning the death toll may rise. Footage from the scene in the city located on the Volga River some 730km southeast of Moscow showed a ten-story building with an upper corner missing. Videos show streets littered with debris from the blast, some of which was apparently propelled far enough to damage the walls of nearby buildings. Media reports said people on the ground were injured by falling debris. Officials have yet to identify the victims, although one is said to be a child. At least ten people were reportedly pulled out of the rubble by first responders, including a young girl. Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin said the priority is to swiftly recover possible survivors and ensure that the building is not at risk of further collapse. An evacuation of the block was announced. Emergency services have opened a temporary shelter for affected people at a local school. Over 100 rescue workers have been dispatched to deal with the situation.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
Woman Attacked by Brown Bear While Sleeping on Camping Trip amid Reports the Animal Has Been Terrorizing the Area
NEED TO KNOW A 43-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by a wild bear in Kamchatka, Russia, according to multiple reports She was sleeping in a tent while on an adventure tour when the animal severely injured her The attack comes amid reports that brown bears have been terrorizing villages in the regionA 43-year-old woman is in the hospital after being brutally attacked by a wild bear. The woman was sleeping in a tent while on an adventure tour in Kamchatka, Russia when the brown bear mauled her on Friday, July 18, according to EurAsia Daily and local news outlet Izvestia. She suffered 'severe' injuries, including multiple bite wounds and a fracture, EurAsia Daily reported, citing the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kamchatka Territory. Following an emergency operation, she is now in intensive care. Per the outlets, Regional Minister of Emergency Situations Sergey Lebedev confirmed the news of the attack on the VKontakte social network. "It was a restless night today. At midnight, we were informed that a bear had attacked a 43-year-old tourist from Saratov in the area of the Mutnovskaya Geothermal Power Plant (Geothermal power Plant — Ed.)," he wrote. He also stated that the tourist group's route was not registered with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation. The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported. According to the Daily Mail, the woman who was attacked has been identified as Natalya K, from the Russian city of Saratov. Per the outlet, Natalya's scream allegedly alerted other campers who were then able to scare the bear away. Her torn tent and scattered belongings could reportedly be seen in footage released by the regional prosecutor's office. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The attack came after a brown bear began terrorizing the village of Arka in the Okhotsk Municipal District in the Khabarovsk Territory since July 11, Izvestia reported. The animal, which is reportedly not afraid of people, "poses a real threat to the life and health of local residents." Citing IA AmurMedia, Izvestia reported that from July 11 to July 17, the regional department of hunting recorded multiple situations involving bears. On July 14, one was spotted in the village of Novaya Inya in Okhotsk. One day later, bear tracks were found near the village of Malyshevo. There is somewhere between 10,000 and 15,000 brown bears — also known as the Kamchatka (Far Eastern) brown bear — in the region, according to Bear Conservation. Among the many threats they pose are "conflicts with humans." Read the original article on People
Entrepreneur
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Entrepreneur
The Vision Behind the Game: How One Artist Redefines Visual Storytelling
Dmitry Parkin is redefining the emotional and visual depth of modern video games by blending artistic mastery with decades of hands-on experience in character design, creature creation, and world-building. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Dmitry Parkin has quietly become one of the most influential visual storytellers in the global gaming industry. With a career spanning nearly three decades and more than 25 titles, his work has helped define the look and feel of some of the most celebrated games of the modern era. From Quake, Fallout 3, and Halo to Metro: Exodus, Ghost of Tsushima, and Mortal Shell, Parkin's character design and world-building have contributed not only to the critical and commercial success of these titles, but to the emotional depth and complexity that make them memorable. Born and raised in Saratov, a city in provincial Russia, Parkin began creating game art in his teens during the early rise of 3D game development. By the time he finished school, he had already built a professional portfolio, working alongside programmers and contributing to early projects that gave him both technical credibility and creative autonomy. Without formal training in art or design, Parkin learned by doing—experimenting with tools, materials, and techniques until he found his own distinct visual language. That language is rooted in a fascination with darkness, mortality, and the raw beauty of the natural world. As a child, he observed amphibians, leeches, and predators with equal parts fear and fascination—an emotional foundation that later shaped the terrifying elegance of the characters he designs. Over the years, Parkin has become known for building creatures that evoke not just horror, but empathy, ambiguity, and intrigue. His monsters are rarely one-dimensional; they often carry a narrative weight that deepens the player's experience and reflects the emotional tone of the game. Parkin's breakthrough on the international stage came with his contributions to Fallout 3, a game that helped redefine the role-playing genre and won 18 international awards. That project positioned him as an artist capable of shaping the emotional core of large-scale productions. Years later, he was recruited by Sony to join the Ghost of Tsushima team as a Senior Character Artist. The title became a global success, selling over 2.4 million copies in its first three days and generating nearly $400 million in revenue by 2023. It also won dozens of industry awards, including Game of the Year, Best Art Direction, and Outstanding Character Design. But commercial success has never been Parkin's primary motivation. He seeks creative freedom above all else — preferring projects that challenge convention and explore new territory. In 2017, Parkin co-founded Cold Symmetry, an independent game studio formed by four developers seeking to build games outside the constraints of the AAA system. Their debut title, Mortal Shell, released in 2020, became a breakout success in the Soulslike genre. Created on a limited budget by a tightly focused team, the game sold over one million copies, generated nearly $29 million in revenue, and its debut trailer drew over 1.6 million views, earning praise for its haunting visual design and emotional depth. In 2025, the franchise reached a new milestone. Mortal Shell II was chosen to open Summer Game Fest, the gaming industry's most high-profile global showcase. Introduced live by journalist Geoff Keighley, the event drew a record-breaking seven million views within just three days on The Game Awards YouTube channel. The reveal was framed as a testament to what passionate independence can achieve. One of the trailer's core features was its clear focus on character art by Dmitry Parkin. Nearly every shot featured new warriors and creatures engaging in combat, highlighting the visual direction that defines the game. Set for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Mortal Shell II marks the next step in Cold Symmetry's evolution — from indie upstart to a globally recognized creative force. Dmitry Parkin has made significant contributions to the evolution of character art and design within the game industry. His visual style has influenced a generation of artists, with many of his characters being referenced, studied, and replicated across both commercial and educational platforms. His unique artistic vision has been implemented in major commercially successful titles, helping to shape the aesthetic direction of modern games. His influence extends beyond development. His works have been exhibited at major international art events across the United States, France, Italy, and Russia — including Art Expo New York, the Carrousel du Louvre, and the 2nd International Biennale "Art of Palermo". Earlier in his career, his digital character Imrod, which earned first place in the international Dominance War 3 competition, became one of the most widely referenced models in the 3D art world. It appeared in tutorials, indie games, and academic presentations — including at events such as SIGGRAPH — establishing his influence beyond the boundaries of commercial production. This early recognition marked the beginning of a long-standing impact on the visual language of modern character design. As trends in gaming shift toward faster, more automated content creation, Parkin has voiced concerns about the industry's direction. He argues that many new games are visually polished but lack substance, character, or vision. In his view, the game industry is in need of a creative renaissance — one that returns focus to meaning, emotion, and originality. While he acknowledges the potential of AI tools in speeding up production, he believes the core of artistic innovation still lies in the human ability to evoke emotion, tell stories, and challenge perceptions. Dmitry Parkin's journey — from a self-taught teen sketching monsters in Russia to a global creative force behind some of the industry's most iconic games — offers a powerful example of how individual vision and artistic rigor can reshape entire genres. His work is a reminder that behind every great game is not just code, but a deep understanding of human emotion, fear, and imagination.
The Herald
07-06-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
ATTACKS HIT KYIV TRANSPORT SYSTEM Kyiv's metro transport system was disrupted by a Russian strike that hit and damaged tracks between stations, the military administration said. The state rail company said it was also diverting some trains due to rail damage outside the city. Reuters witnesses reported a series of booming explosions powerful enough to rattle windows far from the impact sites. Some Kyiv residents sought shelter in metro stations, or in underground car parks. In the capital's Solomianskyi district, a Russian drone slammed into the side of an apartment building, leaving a gaping hole and burn marks, a Reuters photographer at the scene said. Falling concrete blocks from the building crushed cars parked below. Two police investigators were examining what appeared to be the drone's engine. Earlier in the night, Reuters reporters heard the sound of Russian kamikaze drones buzzing in the sky, accompanied by the sounds of outgoing fire from Ukrainian anti-aircraft batteries. Zelensky called for concerted pressure on Russia. 'If someone is not applying pressure and is giving the war more time to take lives — that is complicity and accountability. We must act decisively,' he wrote on X. The Ukrainian military said it had launched a pre-emptive strike overnight on the Engels and Dyagilevo airfields in the Russian regions of Saratov and Ryazan, in addition to striking at least three fuel reservoirs. In one of the most audacious attacks of the three-year-old war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian spies last weekend destroyed some of Russia's strategic bomber aircraft on the ground using quadrocopter drones hidden in wooden sheds. After a phone conversation with Putin on Wednesday, Trump said the Kremlin was planning an unspecified response to the Ukrainian attack on the Russian airbases. Reuters
Al Arabiya
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Ukraine claims ‘successful' night-time strikes on two Russian airfields
Kyiv said on Friday that it had launched 'successful' strikes on two military airfields inside Russia that Kyiv said were used to stage aerial attacks on Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian bombardments have escalated in recent weeks despite a flurry of diplomatic efforts spearheaded by the United States aimed at halting Moscow's more than three-year invasion. The announcement came just after Russia pummelled Ukraine with dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones in apparent retaliation for an audacious Ukrainian drone assault on several other airfields deep inside Russia last week. The Ukrainian military said it had attacked the Engels airfield in the Saratov region that lies hundreds of kilometers from Ukraine, calling the facility 'a place of concentration of enemy aircraft.' It also said it had struck the Dyagilevo airfield near Moscow where 'refuelling and escort' jets are based that aid Russian aerial assaults on Ukraine. Kyiv additionally claimed it had hit 'at least three fuel and oil tanks' in Saratov, and vowed to continue attacks on military targets until Moscow's invasion is 'completely stopped.' Saratov governor Roman Busargin said drone strikes had damaged a residential building in the city of Engels, adding there were no civilian casualties. Unverified footage on social media showed a high-rise building on fire and a large blaze at what local media reported was an oil depot. Ukraine has struck targets inside Russia throughout the invasion and last week damaged nuclear-capable planes at air bases deep inside the country, including in Siberia.
