An American and a British soldier died in a training accident at an air base in Irbil, northern Iraq, on Sunday, according to U.S. and U.K. officials. Authorities have not released details about the incident, and the identities of the soldiers are being withheld pending family notifications. The U.K. Ministry of Defence and Defense Secretary John Healey expressed condolences and requested privacy for the soldier’s … Continue reading American soldier and British soldier die in training accident in Iraq

Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 100, with Kyiv and Dnipro among the hardest-hit cities. Ukraine said it intercepted most of the 656 drones and 73 missiles launched, but dozens of sites were still struck, causing widespread destruction and power outages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack a “brutal … Continue reading Major Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22

A bear injured four people in Fukushima, Japan, after attacking workers at a car parts factory and later injuring two others at a nearby factory and in a residential area. One victim suffered serious injuries, while the others were only mildly hurt. Authorities had not located the bear and believed it may have remained inside the factory. Japan has seen a sharp rise in bear … Continue reading Bear rampages through 2 factories and a residential area in Japan, injuring 4 people

An ex-Syrian general and a former senior police officer went on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of ordering or allowing torture of protestors during the early years of Syria’s civil war. Austrian courts are hearing the case because the defendants live in Vienna and the law allows jurisdiction over certain crimes committed abroad. Prosecutors say the alleged abuses took place in Raqqa between 2011 … Continue reading Syrian officials accused of torture during al-Assad era go on trial in Austria

Five people were killed and two others injured after an explosion and fire at a rocket propellant production line operated by Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon, South Korea. Officials said the blast likely occurred during the cleaning of explosive materials from rocket-making tools, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The victims’ bodies were severely damaged, making identification difficult, while two survivors escaped on their own, … Continue reading Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

An Israeli soldier was killed and three others were wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon overnight, according to the military. The soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, 20, of the Maglan Unit in the Commando Brigade. The explosive drone struck an Israeli position near Beaufort Castle in the town of Yohmor around 1 a.m. Tzarfati was killed and another soldier … Continue reading IDF soldier killed, three others wounded in Hezbollah drone attack

Typhoon Jangmi moved north toward Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday after striking Okinawa, causing minor injuries and widespread disruptions. Nine people were reported injured in Okinawa, while more than 300 flights, mainly involving Kyushu, were canceled. The storm, with winds reaching 126 kph, was located near Yakushima Island and moving northeast at about 35 kph. Power outages affected around 48,000 households in Kagoshima and Okinawa … Continue reading Typhoon moves north toward Kyushu after battering Okinawa

Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv killed at least nine people and injured more than 60 early Tuesday, following warnings of a major assault by Moscow. In Dnipro, missile and drone strikes killed five people and wounded 25, damaging homes, vehicles, and a children’s playground. In Kyiv, at least four people died and 51 were injured, including children, as strikes … Continue reading Nine dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

A suspected World War II shell exploded beneath a stilt house in Indonesia’s Papua region, killing five people and injuring nearly 20 others. The powerful blast destroyed nine homes, sent flames and smoke into the air, and left three people missing. Police believe the explosion was caused by an old bomb or mortar left over from World War II, though investigations are ongoing. Authorities are … Continue reading Suspected World War II bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people

Rescue teams in Laos are searching for two people believed trapped in a flooded cave for nearly two weeks after heavy rain blocked the main entrance. Five of the seven originally trapped villagers have already been rescued, while efforts continue in Xaisomboun province. Teams from Laos, Thailand, and several other countries are pumping water out and searching for alternative entrances, including dry passages and air … Continue reading Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

The French Navy boarded an oil tanker suspected of violating international sanctions while sailing from Russia in the Atlantic Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron said the operation, supported by partners including the United Kingdom, followed international maritime law. Authorities said the vessel was suspected of flying a false flag, and document checks confirmed irregularities. Acting at the request of prosecutors, the ship was diverted after … Continue reading France’s Macron says French Navy boarded Russia-linked oil tanker

The United States said it bombed Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran shot down an American drone, prompting Iran to claim it launched a retaliatory strike while Kuwait reported incoming fire. Although a ceasefire remains in place, repeated attacks between the two sides continue to threaten peace efforts. Officials from both countries are still negotiating, but uncertainty remains over how close they are to … Continue reading US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

A pirate-themed party boat sank in Akvaryum Bay, Türkiye, shortly after leaving Marmaris on Friday. The vessel, Big Boss Diamond, was carrying 148 people, including 20 children, when it began taking on water and started leaning to one side. Passengers were forced to jump into the sea and wait for rescue crews as nearby tourists captured the incident on video. Rescue teams safely brought all … Continue reading Pirate-themed party boat sinks, forcing passengers, including children, to jump into sea

Israeli forces seized the 12th-century Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon during their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite an existing ceasefire. The castle, previously occupied by Israel from 1982 to 2000, is seen as a symbol of Israel’s long and costly involvement in Lebanon. Analysts say the site offers limited military value because Hezbollah mainly relies on drones rather than ground forces. … Continue reading Israel seizes Crusader castle in Lebanon

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on Saturday against a boat in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing three men. U.S. Southern Command described the vessel as involved in narco-trafficking and linked to a designated terrorist organization, though it provided no evidence. The strike is part of an ongoing campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. … Continue reading US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean 

Ukrainian drones targeted energy and industrial sites across several Russian regions in an intensified infrastructure strike campaign. Ukraine confirmed attacks on the Saratov oil refinery and the Lazarevo oil-pumping station in the Kirov region, while denying claims it struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russian officials also reported drone strikes in the Rostov, Voronezh, and Belgorod regions, where three civilians were injured. In Russian-controlled Crimea, … Continue reading Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery

A powerful explosion at a building storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people and injured around 70 others on Sunday. The blast occurred in Kaungtup village near the Chinese border, an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). Rescue workers reported dozens of deaths, including children, while more than 100 nearby homes were damaged. The TNLA said gelignite explosives … Continue reading Blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar kills more than 45 people

More than 1,100 suspected Ebola cases are under investigation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths reported so far. Africa CDC director Jean Kaseya called for faster action and criticized Africa’s reliance on external funding to manage outbreaks. A $319 million regional response plan has been adopted by the health ministers of DR Congo, Uganda, and South … Continue reading Africa CDC Says Over 1,100 Suspected Ebola Cases In DR Congo And Uganda

A man stabbed and wounded three people at a train station in Winterthur, Switzerland, in what authorities called an “act of terror.” The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national, was arrested shortly after the attack, which occurred around 8:30 a.m. Police said he had previously been flagged for distributing Islamic State propaganda and had recently been briefly held in a psychiatric facility. Three Swiss men … Continue reading Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an ‘act of terror’

At least 16 students were killed when a fire broke out in a girls’ dormitory at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya. Authorities said 79 others were injured, and the cause of the overnight blaze has not yet been determined. Rescue teams, including police officers, searched the school and surrounding areas as some students may have fled in panic. The incident occurred about 120 … Continue reading At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm

Italian authorities have seized more than 200 million euros in assets linked to the drug trafficking network of late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. The confiscated assets include gold bars, large sums of cash, luxury watches, and about 20 high-end properties. Denaro, who died in prison in 2023, had been a fugitive for 30 years and was convicted of multiple murders, including involvement in deadly … Continue reading Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking

An Australian mother of four, Rayann El Houli, was held in custody after appearing in court charged with traveling to Syria and joining the Islamic State group. She was arrested in Melbourne months after returning to Australia with her children and another woman from Lebanon. Authorities say she is part of a broader series of recent returns of women and children from Syrian camps linked … Continue reading Australian woman held in custody on charges of traveling to Syria to join Islamic State

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, while two others remain missing. The group became trapped on May 19 after heavy rain caused flash flooding that blocked the cave’s exit. Rescue divers have made difficult trips through narrow, flooded passages to bring the survivors food and supplies and continue searching for the missing. Rescuers … Continue reading 5 of 7 people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the military to expand control over Gaza to 70% of the territory, raising fears of a collapse of the October ceasefire. Israeli forces have gradually increased their presence beyond the original ceasefire lines, while armed militias backed by Israel have reportedly pressured Palestinians to leave areas near the border zones. Critics, including UN-linked observers and analysts, … Continue reading Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and causing a fire that was later extinguished. Romanian officials said the drone entered their airspace during renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and condemned the incident as an irresponsible escalation. Radar tracked the drone to the city of Galati, where it crashed into a residential building. Romania scrambled two … Continue reading Romania condemns ‘irresponsible escalation’ after Russian drone hits apartment building