A 92-year-old British man, Ryland Headley, was convicted Monday of the 1967 rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in Bristol, closing a 58-year cold case. Dunne was found strangled in her home. Despite a massive early investigation, the case went unsolved until a 2023 review used modern DNA analysis on preserved evidence, matching Headley’s DNA from a 1977 rape arrest, CNN has reported. He … Continue reading 92-year-old British man convicted of rape and murder in 1967 cold case

Serbian police cleared street blockades in Belgrade early Monday after protesters demanding early elections used fences and trash bins to block roads and bridges. The protests follow the arrest of anti-government demonstrators after a massive student-led rally calling for a snap vote to oust President Aleksandar Vucic’s government. Unrest began after a train station canopy collapse killed 16 people, fueling anger over alleged corruption. Clashes … Continue reading Serbian police remove street blockades in Belgrade, make new arrests

Iran reported over 900 deaths from its nearly two-week war with Israel, which ended with a ceasefire soon after U.S. strikes hit three Iranian underground nuclear sites. Israeli attacks starting June 13 killed military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, while Iran retaliated with missile barrages that killed 28 in Israel. Casualty estimates vary, with rights groups suggesting even higher Iranian civilian tolls. Despite tensions, Qatar … Continue reading Iran: More than 900 killed in war with Israel

Israeli forces launched heavy attacks across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 95 Palestinians, including families sheltering in schools and people at a crowded hospital. Strikes hit Gaza City, where a seaside café serving displaced people was bombed, killing over 30, including women, children, and journalists. In central Gaza, Israeli forces also targeted the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital without warning, injuring many and … Continue reading Israel kills 95 Palestinians, bombing across Gaza amid new ceasefire push

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un grew emotional at a ceremony honoring thousands of North Korean soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many of whom died in battle. At the event, Kim draped flags over coffins as images of the fallen were broadcast, with North Korean and Russian officials in attendance. The ceremony marked deepening ties between the two countries following a defense pact … Continue reading Kim Jong-un weeps over coffins of NKorea troops killed in Ukraine

Afghanistan is slowly opening up to tourism, with visitors arriving by plane, motorbike, and even bicycle. The Taliban government, eager to boost the economy, is promoting the country’s scenic and historic sites despite ongoing security concerns. Tourist numbers remain modest but growing, with nearly 9,000 visitors last year. While violence has dropped since the Taliban takeover in 2021, attacks still occur, including a deadly assault … Continue reading Tourists are trickling into Afghanistan, Taliban government eager to welcome them

Russia has massed 110,000 troops near Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, aiming to capture the strategic city, according to Ukraine’s military chief. Despite repeated offensives over the past year, Moscow has failed to seize Pokrovsk, which is vital for Ukrainian supply lines and defenses in Donetsk. Ukrainian forces have used drones and defensive operations to repel assaults, CNN has reported. Russia is now trying to encircle … Continue reading Russia has amassed 110,000 troops near strategic Ukrainian city, Kyiv says