A 12-year-old American boy is in stable condition after being bitten by a shark while swimming near Staniel Cay in the Bahamas during a family tour of the Exuma Cays. The attack occurred Tuesday afternoon while he was in the water with his brother, and he was later transported to New Providence for medical treatment. Authorities have not disclosed the extent of his injuries or … Continue reading American boy, 12, attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming

Mike Burgess said Australian intelligence agencies have linked two antisemitic attacks to individuals with strong Australian ties who were allegedly acting on behalf of Iran’s security apparatus. An Australian citizen working as a senior intelligence officer in Iran is accused of orchestrating a 2024 firebombing in Sydney’s Bondi area, while a former Australian resident in Iraq allegedly directed an attack on a Melbourne synagogue. Burgess … Continue reading Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing

Denmark’s immigration minister, Morten Bødskov, has announced plans to pursue a nationwide ban on the Islamic call to prayer, arguing it does not belong in Danish public spaces. The government will investigate whether such a ban is legally possible, despite constitutional protections for religious worship. The proposal follows earlier unsuccessful attempts in 2020 and 2025 and comes amid broader concerns from officials about what they … Continue reading Islamic call to prayer faces ban under Left-wing Danish government

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast near Iwate on Thursday morning, but authorities said there was no tsunami threat. The quake was felt across the region and mildly in Tokyo, occurring in an area that has experienced several recent earthquakes. No injuries, deaths, or significant damage were immediately reported, and nuclear facilities showed no abnormalities. Some train services were temporarily suspended for … Continue reading Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

A series of powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela on Wednesday, including magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, causing major damage in and around Caracas. Buildings and homes collapsed, emergency crews responded to rescue efforts, and residents fled shaking structures. The U.S. Geological Survey warned that the disaster could result in high casualties and widespread destruction, with an early estimate of 10,000 to 100,000 possible deaths. Authorities had … Continue reading Buildings collapse as earthquakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely

Police in Hungary are investigating a 30-year-old hospital porter in Budapest who is suspected of collecting and storing human body parts in his apartment. During a search, officers reportedly found bones, skulls, a preserved face, and other human remains. The suspect allegedly admitted to being fascinated by human body parts and told investigators he had cooked and consumed some of them. Authorities believe he obtained … Continue reading Hospital worker in Hungary suspected of eating stolen body parts

The International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S.-Iran agreement helped ease tensions following the conflict involving Iran and Israel. The operation is being coordinated with Iran, Oman, the United States, and regional partners to ensure safe navigation. Shipping traffic through the strait has increased significantly since the agreement, with commercial vessel movements reaching … Continue reading UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to equip the country’s navy with nuclear weapons and expand its fleet with larger warships. Speaking at the commissioning of the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon, Kim said the naval nuclear weapons program is progressing as planned. He revealed that another destroyer, Kang Kon, will soon enter service, followed by a series of 10,000-ton strategic warships. The move … Continue reading North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy

A deadly shootout in Montreal left a police officer, a civilian, and the gunman dead after a heavily armed attacker opened fire in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. Authorities say the suspect left behind a 104-page manifesto containing incel-related grievances, racist and misogynistic conspiracy theories, and calls for violence. Canadian police have warned of potential copycat attacks and urged officers nationwide to remain highly vigilant. Investigators are … Continue reading Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal