Aug 2, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

Thirteen people have died after a sightseeing aircraft crashed near Peru's historic Nazca Lines archaeological site. The victims include 11 foreign tourists and two crew members. Reports from European media indicate that the tourists on board were nationals from Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The aircraft was identified as a Cessna Caravan C-208 operated by the Peruvian carrier Aerodiana. The flight was conducting a tour over the UNESCO World Heritage site, situated roughly 400 kilometres south of Lima, when it crashed. Police commissioner Jorge Andrade confirmed that "we have information that 11 passengers and two crew members have died."

Peruvian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the disaster while formal identification of the deceased proceeds.

Sources: BBC News, NOS, ORF, Sweden Herald.

Recent wildfire activity across Europe has heightened concerns among climate experts regarding the increasing severity of blazes. While many fires are initially sparked by human activity—either intentionally or accidentally—experts emphasize that changing climatic conditions are significantly expanding their scope and intensity.

Recent incidents, including a severe fire in Krokstadelva, Norway, highlight the growing vulnerability of European regions to large-scale blazes. Specialists warn that without mitigation, wildfire risks will continue to escalate across the continent as rising temperatures and prolonged dry spells create increasingly flammable landscapes.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter

American actor Vincent Pastore, best known for playing mobster Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit television series The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80.

Pastore was found dead at his home, as confirmed by his manager of more than 30 years, Robert Attermann. In a statement to media, Attermann paid tribute to the actor's friendship, loyalty, humor, and generosity.

An official cause of death has not yet been announced, though Pastore had previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Throughout his long acting career, Pastore became a familiar face on screen, frequently portraying Italian-American mob figures across a variety of film and television projects.

Sources: TV 2 Nyheter, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting)