Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Yemen

World / InternationalSociety & Lifestyle

Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater

Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar died after falling while climbing the 120-metre Haradhat Damt volcanic crater without equipment. He became famous for his videos of daring climbs. Tributes have poured in from fans.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

World / InternationalPoliticsSudan

Daniel T. Makokera•15m ago

Sudan: The War the World Chose to Forget

Three years into Sudan's civil war, the world has largely ignored the humanitarian catastrophe. Millions face acute hunger, children die from malnutrition, and entire communities are displaced. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) devastates the country, while external interests worsen the crisis. The African Union's response is questioned for lacking urgency.

Léon XIV in the Canaries: The Holy Father Advocates for Migrants

World / InternationalSpain

DJOMANDE Aziz•1h ago

Léon XIV in the Canaries: The Holy Father Advocates for Migrants

Pope Léon XIV visited the Canary Islands, where he threw a bouquet of flowers into the sea in memory of migrants who died on the Atlantic route. Before Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, he denounced the mafias exploiting migrants and listened to the testimony of a Nigerian survivor who was raped and whose child was confiscated. According to the IOM, 1,172 people died in 2025 on this route, and nearly 18,000 migrants reached the Canaries last year. The pope also criticized the indifference of individuals who let the poor be swallowed by exploitation.

From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons

Crime & LawWorld / InternationalIsrael

aljazeera.com•1h ago

From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons

Testimonies document sexual violence in Israeli prisons, where perpetrators operate with impunity. Al Jazeera's Marah Rayan explains that these abuses are part of a wider pattern reported in investigations and witness accounts. Reports describe systematic sexual assaults against Palestinian prisoners.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more