At least five people were killed and 13 others wounded in an overnight Ukrainian strike on the Belgorod region in Russia, including three minors, according to regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The attack comes amid increased Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory following a surprise offensive into the Kursk region. In response, Russia’s Defense Ministry has sent more troops and artillery to the region. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, … Continue reading Five die in Ukrainian strike on Belgorod, as Russian raid harms journalists

A 26-year-old Syrian man, identified as Issa Al H., was arrested for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and injured eight others during the city’s anniversary celebration. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, stating the attack was carried out in revenge for Muslims. The suspect, who had applied for asylum in Germany, turned himself in and admitted to the attack, motivated by … Continue reading Syrian man arrested over deadly knife attack in Germany; Isis claims responsibility

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport near Paris after arriving on a private jet from Azerbaijan. His arrest, reportedly due to an outstanding warrant in France linked to allegations of insufficient moderation on Telegram, has sparked warnings from Moscow and criticism from Elon Musk, who claimed free speech in Europe is under threat. Telegram defended Durov, stating … Continue reading Telegram founder Durov arrested in France, sources says

The Israeli military launched “preemptive” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, following Hezbollah’s attacks in response to the killing of their top commander. This escalation is one of the most serious exchanges between the two, raising fears of a broader conflict and prompting diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions. Israel claimed to have destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers, while Hezbollah responded with rocket and drone strikes, … Continue reading IDF launches ‘preemptive’ strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets

Three people have died, and nine others are critically injured after a knife attack at the Festival of Diversity in Solingen, Germany. The attack occurred in a central square during the city’s 659th anniversary celebration, which was expected to draw 80,000 visitors. The attacker reportedly stabbed passers-by at random before escaping, prompting a major police response and a manhunt. The festival has been canceled, and … Continue reading German festival stabbings: 3 dead, 9 knifed in rampage at diversity event

Germany’s navy clarified that there was “no deeper message” behind playing the Imperial March, Darth Vader’s theme from “Star Wars,” as one of its warships sailed down the River Thames in London this week. The incident, captured on video and quickly going viral, involved the warship Braunschweig, which was in London for a routine supply stop during training exercises. The navy stated that the ship’s … Continue reading German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London

ISIS prisoners at a Russian penal colony in the Volgograd region have staged a violent mutiny, resulting in the deaths of several prison guards and the taking of hostages. The mutiny occurred during a disciplinary meeting at the IK-19 prison, with the attackers identifying themselves as ISIS members. At least three guards were killed, and seven others, including the prison head, were seriously injured. The … Continue reading Russia rocked by bloody prison mutiny as ISIS prisoners takes over jail 

Russia has warned of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) as Ukraine continues its unexpected incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, which began on August 6. Ukrainian forces have reportedly seized 1,250 square kilometers of territory and 92 settlements, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called for an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) investigation into … Continue reading Russia Issues New Nuclear Warning as Ukraine’s Kursk Invasion Expands

Germany is investigating suspected Russian surveillance drones flying over key nuclear infrastructure in the north, particularly near Brunsbüttel, a city close to the North Sea. The drones, possibly Russian Orlan-10s, have repeatedly breached the no-fly zone over these facilities, prompting concerns of potential sabotage. The Flensburg public prosecutor’s office and the Schleswig-Holstein state criminal police are leading the investigation. This comes amid heightened German efforts … Continue reading Russian Drones Spotted over Nuke Plants in Germany

Romanian police conducted new raids at the home of internet influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang. The raids, carried out by Romania’s anti-organized crime agency DIICOT, targeted four properties in Bucharest and Ilfov county, investigating additional allegations including trafficking of minors, influencing statements, and money laundering. Tate’s spokesperson acknowledged the raids but did … Continue reading Police raid Andrew Tate’s home probing alleged sex crimes against minors

A suspected Kenyan serial killer, Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, known as “the vampire” and accused of murdering 42 women, escaped from custody along with 12 other detainees from Nairobi’s Gigiri police station. The escape, allegedly aided by eight officers, including station commanders, involved the inmates cutting through a wire mesh and scaling a perimeter wall. Authorities discovered the breakout during a routine check when serving breakfast. … Continue reading Accused serial killer dubbed ‘vampire’ and suspected of killing 42 women escapes custody

A woman was killed by a crocodile while bathing in a river on Indonesia’s Maluku islands, with villagers later recovering parts of her body from the slaughtered animal. Halima Rahakbauw, 54, was attacked after spending the morning searching for clams. Villagers began searching when she failed to return home, eventually finding a sandal and body parts in the river. The crocodile, approximately four meters long, … Continue reading Crocodile kills woman bathing in a river in eastern Indonesia

Divers recovered four bodies from the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, with the search continuing for two more missing passengers. The yacht, the 56-meter British-flagged Bayesian, sank quickly during a storm on Monday, likely due to a waterspout. Fifteen people were rescued, but six remained missing, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his daughter, NPR has reported. The incident has prompted a … Continue reading Divers find 4 bodies during search of yacht wreckage off Sicily

Ukraine launched one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow since the war began, with at least 11 drones shot down by Russian air defenses on Wednesday. The war, primarily a battle of artillery and drones in eastern Ukraine, escalated on August 6 when Ukraine sent troops into Russia’s Kursk region. While Ukraine has been targeting Russian refineries and airfields with drones, major strikes on … Continue reading Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone strikes on Russian capital

Wildfires in western Turkey have raged for a third consecutive day, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures. Over the past week, more than 130 fires have erupted across the country, with eight major blazes still active in the provinces of Izmir, Aydin, Manisa, Karabuk, and Bolu. Thousands of firefighters, supported by aircraft and vehicles, are battling the flames. Although thousands have been evacuated, no … Continue reading Western Turkey wildfires continued raging for a 3rd day

Nicaragua has revoked the registration of 1,500 non-profit organizations, including over 400 religious groups, as part of an ongoing crackdown by President Daniel Ortega’s government. The organizations were accused of failing to report financial statements for up to 35 years. This move follows the recent cancellation of the Diocese of Matagalpa’s Caritas, led by government critic Bishop Rolando Alvarez. Civil liberties have significantly diminished under … Continue reading Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

A 22-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Manchester that left a 43-year-old woman dead and two others, a 17-year-old girl and a 64-year-old man, seriously injured. The stabbings occurred late Sunday evening at a property in the Gorton area. Greater Manchester Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of murder, with detectives believing he was known to the victims and that the … Continue reading Multiple Stabbing in Manchester Leaves One Woman Dead, Two Others Injured

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, often called “Britain’s Bill Gates,” is among six missing after a luxury superyacht, the 184-foot Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily. The yacht, carrying foreign tourists, capsized in bad weather, resulting in one confirmed death and six missing, while 15 people were rescued, including a 1-year-old girl. The Italian coast guard reported that the vessel overturned early Monday near … Continue reading British tech entrepreneur among missing after yacht sinks off Italian coast

Ukrainian forces have recently targeted and destroyed three key bridges in Russia’s Kursk region, undermining Russian efforts to retake the area and signaling Ukraine’s intention to hold the territory long-term. The strikes, confirmed by Ukrainian air force footage and open-source analysts, leave Russian forces reliant on vulnerable pontoon bridges for supplies. Ukraine now controls over 400 square miles and 80 settlements in Kursk since the … Continue reading Ukraine Strikes 3 Bridges in Russia

An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon killed 10 people, including a woman and her two children, in one of the deadliest incidents along the Lebanon-Israel border during the current conflict. The strike targeted a building in Nabatieh, which Israel claimed was a Hezbollah weapons depot, a claim denied by the building’s owner. In response, Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on a kibbutz in northern Israel … Continue reading Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10, health ministry says

At least 23 people were injured when two gondolas of a Ferris wheel caught fire at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany. The fire began in one gondola and spread to another, causing burn injuries to four people and one person to suffer injuries from a fall. Others, including first responders and police officers, were hospitalized for possible smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire … Continue reading At least 23 injured when fire breaks out on a Ferris wheel in Germany

The UK government plans to classify extreme misogyny as a form of extremism under its revised counter-extremism strategy. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a review to address the rising threats from harmful ideologies, including hatred of women. The review will focus on the increase in online and street extremism, including Islamist, far-right, and misogynistic ideologies. It will also explore the radicalization of young people … Continue reading Misogyny to be treated as extremism by UK govt

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered an eruption of the Shiveluch volcano, sending an ash column 5 miles into the air. The volcano is located 280 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the Kamchatka region. Despite the significant seismic activity, there are no reports of injuries or major damage, though buildings are being inspected, CNN has reported. No tsunami warnings were issued by Russian authorities, … Continue reading Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-mag quake, sending ash column 5 miles high

Ukraine and Russia were set to engage in indirect talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar, to negotiate an agreement halting strikes on energy and power infrastructure, effectively offering a partial cease-fire. However, these discussions were disrupted by Ukraine’s unexpected incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. The planned summit, which had not been previously reported, was postponed, with a video conference now scheduled for August 22, the … Continue reading Ukraine’s offensive derails secret efforts for partial cease-fire with Russia, officials say

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces have taken full control of the Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, marking the largest town reportedly seized by Ukraine so far. The town, with a prewar population of around 5,000, is strategically important due to its role in Russian natural gas flows to Europe. Zelenskyy mentioned that a Ukrainian military command office is being … Continue reading Zelensky says Kyiv troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha