A collision between a Greek coastguard vessel and a boat carrying migrants and asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea near the island of Chios resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people, according to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). The incident occurred around 9 p.m. local time on Tuesday off the coast of Chios' Mersinidi area.
In other news, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported that an estimated one million people missed the deadline to file their tax returns, facing penalties. The UK's tax authority said 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off for 2024-25 returns at midnight on Saturday. According to the BBC, approximately 475,722 people filed on the final day, out of a total of about 11.5 million submissions.
Meanwhile, in Madagascar, Tropical Cyclone Fytia caused significant damage, killing at least three people and affecting nearly 30,000. The Guardian reported that the storm, the first tropical storm of the season, may bring 150mm of rain, and it is estimated that more than 40,000 homes could be flooded.
In Venezuela, the dreams of exiled Venezuelans to return home remain deferred. According to Al Jazeera, in January 2025, the US abducted President Nicolas Maduro and removed him from power. However, Venezuelans in exile say it is still too dangerous to return. Luis Peche, a 31-year-old political consultant who fled Caracas in 2025, told Al Jazeera that living under Maduro's rule was unbearable.
In a related development, prediction markets are gaining traction, allowing individuals to bet on catastrophic world events. The Guardian reported that someone placed a series of bets that Donald Trump would oust Maduro on a prediction market platform, netting them nearly $500,000 when it happened.
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