Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, said President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed him to intensify offensive operations and modernize the country’s armed forces. Drapatyi replaced Oleksandr Syrskyi after Zelensky dismissed him following days of public protests over recent military leadership changes. The leadership shake-up was sparked by the removal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was widely credited with advancing Ukraine’s drone warfare capabilities. Drapatyi … Continue reading Zelensky tasks new army chief with stepping up offensive operations

The U.S. military said it carried out its 11th straight night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military facilities to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, the strikes hit operations centers, drone storage sites, aircraft hangars, maritime assets, and logistics infrastructure. Iranian media reported explosions near Tehran, Bushehr, Sirik, Tabriz, and parts of Khuzestan province, although … Continue reading US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

Austria has officially opened Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn as a police station to prevent it from becoming a gathering place for Nazi sympathizers. The building was extensively renovated at a cost of about €20 million, while a memorial stone outside remains to honor the victims of fascism and the Holocaust. Austrian officials said the project reflects the country’s commitment to confronting its … Continue reading Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages

France has become the first European Union country to ban social media for children under 15 after lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the measure. Starting in September, children under 15 will be blocked from creating new accounts on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, while existing accounts will be disabled in January 2027, alongside new age verification requirements. The law also bans high school students from using phones … Continue reading France becomes first European Union country to ban social media for kids under 15

Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old modeling scout accused of recruiting women for Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris, and French authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of death. He was under investigation for rape and other charges related to alleged human trafficking and appeared in more than 1,000 documents from the recently declassified U.S. Department of Justice Epstein files. Prosecutors … Continue reading Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris

Wildfires in Ontario have expanded to more than 735,000 hectares, with 190 active fires forcing about 1,800 people to evacuate communities in the province’s northwest. Smoke from the fires has improved in southern Ontario but continues to cause unhealthy air quality across parts of the U.S. Midwest. The fires have also sparked political tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s wildfire response and threatened … Continue reading Ontario wildfires expand as smoke lingers in parts of the US

Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow in one of its largest attacks on the Russian capital, with Russian officials reporting multiple injuries and damage to buildings and infrastructure. The strike came just hours after Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, continuing the escalating exchange of attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the drones targeted Russian logistics sites, an oil … Continue reading Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Former British politician Ann Widdecombe was fatally attacked in her home, where prosecutors say she was struck 21 times with a hammer during a robbery. Authorities charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with murder after security footage allegedly captured the two-minute attack. Investigators are examining whether the killing was politically motivated or linked to terrorism, though no conclusion has been reached. Kerry has been remanded in custody … Continue reading Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say

A 60-year-old Greek man stabbed two Greek American tourists near the Acropolis in Athens in what police believe was a random attack. The victims, a 53-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital. Police arrested the suspect at the scene, and authorities said he may have been experiencing psychological problems. The Acropolis and nearby museum remained open, and … Continue reading Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece