A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 13 people, including a 6-year-old boy, and injured 132 others, with 14 children among the wounded. It was the highest number of child casualties in a single strike on the capital since the war began. More than 100 buildings were damaged, including homes, schools, and hospitals. Russia launched over 300 drones and … Continue reading Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people

Ukraine’s Security Service has arrested an air force major accused of spying for Russia by leaking the locations, flight schedules, and defense details of Western-supplied fighter jets, including U.S. F-16s and French Mirage 2000s. The officer allegedly aided Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian air bases and shared personal data on Ukrainian pilots. He was caught while gathering more intelligence and charged with treason, … Continue reading Ukraine arrests air force major suspected of spying for Russia

The 2025 South African tribal initiation season known as Ulwaluko, a traditional Xhosa rite of passage involving circumcision, has resulted in 39 deaths and dozens of mutilations, despite government efforts to reduce fatalities to zero. This is an improvement from the 93 deaths recorded the previous year, the Daily Mail has reported. The ritual, typically carried out on boys aged 16–26, is still plagued by illegal initiation schools, … Continue reading Mass circumcision ceremony leaves 39 boys dead and dozens more mutilated

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after eight children fell ill at a summer camp near Stathern in central England. All the children were hospitalized and later discharged. Police launched an investigation after being alerted by a third party, setting up a triage center and contacting parents. Authorities are continuing inquiries at the scene, calling the case “complex and sensitive,” … Continue reading 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp

A theme park ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, broke in half and crashed on July 31, injuring 23 people—three critically. The 360 Degrees ride malfunctioned mid-air when its central pole snapped, causing the platform and strapped-in riders to slam into the ground. Bystanders were also hit by debris. Emergency services responded quickly, and hospitals declared a mass casualty alert. Authorities have … Continue reading 23 Injured After Theme Park Ride Breaks in Half and Crashes to the Ground

At a UN conference in New York co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, the European Union, Arab League, and countries including the UK and Canada reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to end the war in Gaza. The event produced the “New York Declaration,” a phased plan urging global recognition of Palestine, Hamas’ disarmament, and Palestinian Authority governance with international oversight. The declaration condemned both … Continue reading EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm

Australia will require social media platforms, including YouTube, to ban users under 16 from creating accounts starting December 10. The move reverses YouTube’s earlier exemption and aims to protect children from online harm. Platforms that fail to enforce the age limit could face fines up to AU$50 million. Communications Minister Anika Wells defended the decision, citing research showing significant harm to children on YouTube. Kids … Continue reading Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating a recently agreed ceasefire, claiming Cambodian troops launched overnight attacks with gunfire and grenades along the border in Sisaket province. The truce, intended to end five days of deadly clashes that killed at least 43 people and displaced over 300,000, began Tuesday but remains fragile. While Cambodia denies breaking the agreement, Thailand says continued aggression threatens mutual trust. Despite … Continue reading Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating fragile ceasefire for a second time

The Klyuchevskoy volcano, the largest active volcano in the northern hemisphere, began erupting Wednesday on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, just hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts. Lava and ash explosions were observed on the volcano’s western slope, with ash plumes reaching up to 3 kilometers high. Scientists had predicted the eruption due to increasing lava buildup. The region, known for high … Continue reading Russia’s Klyuchevskoy Volcano Starts Erupting after Earthquake