Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara from Irish rap group Kneecap, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court seeking to dismiss a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert in November. Prosecutors say the charge was filed within the legal time limit, while his lawyers argue it came a day late. Supporters rallied outside the court with Irish and … Continue reading Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears at UK court on ‘terrorism’ charge

Human Rights Watch reports that M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern DR Congo’s Rutshuru area in July, with total deaths possibly exceeding 300. Witnesses said the Rwanda-backed group executed civilians, including women and children, using guns and machetes, and forced mass burials or left bodies uncollected. The massacre occurred during M23’s campaign against the Hutu FDLR militia, despite ongoing peace efforts brokered … Continue reading DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

French authorities are investigating the death of 46-year-old livestreamer Raphael Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, who regularly appeared on Kick broadcasts showing him being assaulted and humiliated. He died during a live stream in Contes, near Nice, prompting prosecutors to order an autopsy and open a criminal inquiry. Junior minister Clara Chappaz condemned the violence as “absolutely horrific” and said Kick must answer for its … Continue reading French streamer dies live online after months of apparent mistreatment

Israel has called up 60,000 reservists ahead of a planned ground offensive to seize all of Gaza City, with five divisions expected to take part. Defence Minister Israel Katz approved the operation, which aims to defeat Hamas and secure the release of hostages, though only 20 are believed to still be alive. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are expected to be ordered south, raising international … Continue reading Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of planned Gaza City offensive

NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight after heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine targeted oil facilities and port infrastructure in Izmail, near the Romanian border, less than a mile from Alliance territory. The Romanian Air Force confirmed that German Typhoon jets were deployed to monitor the situation, though no drones entered NATO airspace. This marks the second such response in three days. The bombardments, which injured civilians … Continue reading NATO scrambles war planes as Russia launches strikes less 1 mile from border

A New Zealand soldier has admitted to attempted espionage, marking the country’s first-ever spying conviction. Believing he was communicating with a foreign agent in 2019, he instead dealt with an undercover police officer investigating extremist groups after the Christchurch mosque attacks. He attempted to share military information, including security assessments and login details, and was also found with banned material linked to the Christchurch gunman. … Continue reading New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in the country’s first spying conviction

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, domestic abuse, illegal filming, and harassment. Prosecutors allege he raped four women between 2018 and 2024, often after consensual sex while they were asleep, and recorded the assaults. Høiby denies the sexual abuse and most violence charges. If convicted, … Continue reading Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with four counts of rape

A fire and explosion at the Elastik industrial plant in Russia’s Ryazan region killed 24 people and injured at least 157, officials said Monday. The blaze, which broke out in a gunpowder workshop, reduced parts of the facility to rubble and triggered ongoing rescue operations. Authorities declared a day of mourning and opened a criminal case into industrial safety violations, ruling out a Ukrainian attack, … Continue reading Explosion and fire at factory in Russia kill 24 people, injure over 150

Russia launched its largest overnight assault on Ukraine in weeks, firing 270 drones and 10 missiles, with major strikes targeting energy facilities in the Poltava region. The attack coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meetings in Washington with President Donald Trump and European leaders to discuss a path toward ending the war. Trump suggested Ukraine could strike a deal with Russia, ruling out NATO membership … Continue reading Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced plans to deploy 4.5 million militia members nationwide in response to U.S. “threats,” after Washington increased its bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. The militia, created under Hugo Chávez, is officially said to number 5 million, though the true figure is likely smaller. Maduro condemned U.S. sanctions and accusations linking him to … Continue reading Maduro Says Mobilizing Millions Of Militia After US ‘Threats’