Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply after Iran announced it had closed the strategic waterway in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Maritime tracking data showed only 12 vessels crossed the strait on Sunday, compared with 35 the day before, while many ships reportedly turned off tracking systems. However, U.S. Central Command disputed Iran’s claim, saying safe passage remained open and that … Continue reading Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut

Ukraine intensified attacks on fuel infrastructure in Russian-occupied Crimea, prompting authorities to suspend civilian gasoline sales. Crimea’s Kremlin-appointed leader, Sergey Aksyonov, said overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and injured 28. Fuel will temporarily be reserved for government agencies responsible for security and essential services. Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted fuel supplies in Crimea, contributing to the region’s most severe energy crisis since Russia annexed … Continue reading Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

Niger’s main airport in Niamey was attacked by gunmen early Thursday, leaving 11 soldiers and two civilians dead. The Defense Ministry said security forces repelled the assault, killing 22 attackers and arresting 20 suspects. Witnesses reported gunfire and explosions during the attack, but airport operations later returned to normal. The airport serves as a major military hub for both the Nigerien air force and the … Continue reading Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians

The ancient Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, believed to be around 1,200 years old and linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has reportedly died after failing to grow leaves this spring. Conservationists say decades of heavy tourism compacted the soil around the tree, limiting water access to its roots, while climate change, drought, and age likely contributed to its decline. The tree had long … Continue reading 1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least three people, according to Lebanese state media, despite growing calls for a ceasefire following a new U.S.-Iran agreement. Hezbollah said it repelled a four-day Israeli offensive, claiming its fighters used drones, rockets, and artillery to stop Israeli advances. The United States urged all parties, including Israel and Hezbollah, to maintain a complete ceasefire and support ongoing negotiations. … Continue reading Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal

A 3-year-old boy was critically injured after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at a family-run zoo in Huntingdon, England. Police said the child was taken to the hospital and is in critical but stable condition. A 30-year-old man, believed to be a stranger to the boy, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Authorities are interviewing witnesses to determine how the incident occurred … Continue reading Man arrested after 3-year-old boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia since the war began, striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in a week and disrupting flights at several Moscow airports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack was retaliation for recent Russian strikes on Kyiv and warned that “Moscow will burn” if attacks on Ukraine continue. Russian officials said air defenses shot … Continue reading Ukraine drone strike hits Russian oil refinery, Zelenskyy says “Moscow will burn”