Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the tribunal of being ineffective and unfairly targeting African nations. The country has formally begun the withdrawal process, which will take at least one year to complete. Chad joins Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso in moving to leave the court since 2025. The ICC is also facing other challenges, including the recent removal … Continue reading Chad announces intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

Authorities in Bosnia are investigating the vandalism of a Virgin Mary statue and a shrine that was damaged by fire in the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje. The statue was defaced with black paint and graffiti, while a nearby banner accused the reported visionaries of being frauds. Medjugorje has drawn millions of Catholic pilgrims since claims of Marian apparitions began in 1981. Although the Vatican has … Continue reading Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine

Mexican authorities arrested the widow of Temoac Mayor Valentin Lavin and the town’s police chief as part of an anti-extortion investigation. Lavin was shot and killed during a town hall meeting on July 22 in the state of Morelos. Prosecutors have not said whether the arrests are connected to the mayor’s murder. Violence against local officials remains a major issue in Mexico, with dozens of … Continue reading Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, causing widespread damage and injuries. Part of a shopping mall collapsed, leaving dozens of employees missing while others were rescued and hospitalized. A tsunami advisory was issued but lifted within two hours, and officials reported no problems at nearby nuclear power plants. Transportation was disrupted as bullet trains stopped, an airport closed, and a … Continue reading 7.1 magnitude quake shakes Japan, people missing after a shopping center collapses

A car believed to contain explosives crashed in an Amsterdam neighborhood after a police chase linked to an ATM ram-raid in Germany. Police, military personnel, and emergency crews quickly responded to the scene. Authorities evacuated homes within a 100-meter radius and cordoned off the area due to the potential explosive threat. The people inside the vehicle fled after the crash and have not been found, … Continue reading Car ‘carrying explosives’ crashes in Amsterdam after police chase

Ukrainian drone and air attacks killed at least five people and injured nearly two dozen others in southern Russia, according to regional officials. In Rostov-on-Don, a strike on a residential building killed a couple and three others, including a child, were later found under rubble. The attack also injured five people and caused fires from falling drone debris, while Russia restricted freight shipments to key … Continue reading Ukrainian Attacks Kill At Least 5 People in Southern Russia

Chilean police have captured former military officer Nelson Haase, who was convicted of kidnapping and murdering singer-songwriter Victor Jara during the country’s 1973 military dictatorship. Jara, a leading figure in Chile’s New Song movement, was tortured and killed days after Augusto Pinochet’s coup. Haase fled after receiving a 25-year prison sentence in 2023 but was recently found in southern Chile. Seven former military officers were … Continue reading Fugitive in 1973 torture and murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured in Chile

More than 320,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as massive wildfires continue to spread through southern Europe. In France’s Gironde region, a fire has burned about 42,000 hectares, forcing 220,000 evacuations while thousands shelter in temporary facilities. Firefighters have slowed the fire’s spread, but officials warn conditions remain dangerous, with nearly 2,750 firefighters and military support battling the blaze. In Spain, some … Continue reading Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on

A man was arrested in Paris after attacking three women with kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy on Monday. Two of the victims were seriously injured, while the third suffered less severe injuries. An off-duty police officer detained the suspect with help from bystanders, preventing further attacks. Authorities said the suspect made incoherent statements during his arrest, and his identity and motive have not yet … Continue reading Paris terrorist cuts down 3 women, then screams, ‘Allah commanded me’

The Pentagon updated its casualty database, adding more than 140 wounded service members and creating a new category called “Overseas Operations” for casualties beginning July 7. Officials now report 14 troops killed and more than 400 wounded during Operation Epic Fury, while a separate count brings the total since the Iran war began to 18 killed and 624 wounded. The Trump administration says the renewed … Continue reading Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update