Mali’s defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed after a suicide car bombing targeted his residence in Kati, followed by a firefight. The attack was part of a series of coordinated assaults carried out by Islamist militants linked to al-Qaida, including the regional group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin. The government confirmed multiple civilian and military casualties but did not release an official death toll. The attacks … Continue reading Mali defence minister killed amid flurry of insurgent attacks

A fire broke out early Sunday at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base currently used by the US military. Emergency crews responded quickly, and images showed significant damage, including a collapsed roof. Officials confirmed no injuries and no damage to RAF aircraft, though the status of US equipment is unclear. The fire occurred in an unoccupied, disused building and was likely caused by faulty wiring, … Continue reading Huge blaze at UK base used by US bombers

Two trains collided head-on in Denmark near Hillerød, just north-west of Copenhagen, injuring at least 18 people and leaving five in critical condition. The crash occurred early Thursday morning at a level crossing, sending both trains heavily damaged and scattering debris, including shattered glass. All 37 passengers were evacuated, with some flown to hospital by military helicopter. Authorities have launched an investigation into possible causes, … Continue reading Head-on train collision near Copenhagen leaves five critically injured

Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to show support for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues into its fifth year. He said it was important not to lose sight of Ukraine’s role in defending Europe despite global attention shifting elsewhere. During the trip, he is attending a security conference in the capital. He is also expected to visit the HALO Trust and … Continue reading Prince Harry visits Kyiv in a show of support

The UK and France have agreed on a new deal in which the UK will fund 200 French officers to detain and deport migrants attempting to cross the Channel. A detention site in Dunkirk will target people from 10 high-risk countries, with deportations to home nations deemed safe or to other EU countries they passed through. The plan is backed by a £162 million package, … Continue reading UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries

Seven tourists, including three children, were stranded on a cliff along Australia’s east coast after rising tides and large waves cut off their path. They climbed to a ledge and called for help as conditions worsened. A helicopter rescue was ruled out due to dangerous downdraft risks. Rescuers instead used ropes and an “Arizona vortex” system to safely reach them, CBS News has reported. All … Continue reading Daring 3-hour operation to rescue a group of tourists from a cliff in Australia

The U.S. has intensified its minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that Iran deployed additional naval mines, disrupting a key global oil route. President Trump announced expanded efforts and authorized aggressive action against any Iranian vessels laying mines. Several U.S. ships and underwater drones are involved, though the full scope of operations remains unclear. The U.K. and other European nations are preparing … Continue reading Iran reportedly drops more mines in Strait of Hormuz