Spain and Portugal are preparing for Storm Marta, just days after Storm Leonardo caused deadly floods and forced tens of thousands from their homes. Portuguese authorities mobilized over 26,500 rescuers and postponed Sunday’s presidential vote in three municipalities due to severe weather, while much of southern and northwestern Spain was placed on orange alert. Saturated ground from previous storms has increased the risk of flooding, … Continue reading Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression and of backing armed groups inside Ethiopian territory as tensions between the neighbors escalate. Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said Eritrean forces have occupied parts of Ethiopia’s border areas and called the incursions acts of “outright aggression.” He demanded that Eritrea withdraw its troops and end support for rebel groups, while saying Ethiopia remains open to dialogue if its … Continue reading Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

A drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in North Kordofan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, doctors said. The strike occurred near Er Rahad as families fled fighting, and wounded survivors were taken to hospitals already struggling with severe shortages. The attack came amid a surge in drone strikes, including one that destroyed a World Food … Continue reading RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan

Russian authorities have detained a man accused of shooting a senior military intelligence official in Moscow, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspect, Russian national Lyubomir Korba, was arrested in Dubai after fleeing Russia hours after the attack and was extradited with help from UAE authorities. He is accused of ambushing and shooting Deputy Military Intelligence Chief Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev in his … Continue reading Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Lindsey Vonn’s attempt to win the Olympic downhill at age 41 ended in a terrifying crash just seconds into her run, leaving her with a broken left leg. She was airlifted from the course and later underwent surgery in Italy, with doctors saying she is in stable condition. The fall likely ends the storied career of the four-time overall World Cup champion, who was competing … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn crashes at Olympics, has surgery on broken leg

Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, claiming the vessels were smuggling about 1 million liters of fuel, including diesel. The Revolutionary Guard’s navy transferred the tankers to Bushehr, and 15 crew members are in judicial custody, though their nationalities were not disclosed. The report did not identify the tankers’ flags, and Iran has previously detained vessels in the region … Continue reading Iran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf, state media says

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to resume high-level military-to-military communications that were suspended in 2021, the U.S. European Command announced Thursday. The agreement was reached during trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. European Command emphasized that such dialogue promotes transparency, de-escalation, and global stability, coinciding with the expiration of the last U.S.-Russia … Continue reading U.S. and Russia agree to resume high-level military-to-military communication

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a top Russian military intelligence official, was hospitalized in Moscow on Friday after being shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant in a residential building. Russian authorities have opened a criminal case for attempted murder and launched a manhunt for the shooter, while Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the attack an “act of terrorism” and blamed Ukraine, though investigators have not … Continue reading Russian military intelligence official shot in Moscow

A gunman attacked a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad on Friday before detonating a suicide bomb, killing at least 31 people and wounding more than 170. The explosion occurred after guards confronted the attacker at the gates of the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah mosque. Witnesses described bloodied bodies inside the mosque and dozens more injured in the surrounding gardens. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the bomber … Continue reading Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital

Russian investigators stopped the attempted smuggling of a massive meteorite fragment to the United Kingdom after it was falsely declared as a garden sculpture, customs officials said. The 2.8-ton object is believed to be part of the Aletai meteorite, one of the largest known iron meteorites, and prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation. Authorities discovered the item during an inspection of a sea container at … Continue reading Russia says 2.8-ton chunk of Aletai meteorite disguised as garden ornament found being smuggled to U.K.

German authorities have arrested two men, a 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek, on suspicion of attempting to sabotage Navy ships. The suspects are accused of tampering with corvettes at Hamburg shipyards, including introducing blasting grit into engines, puncturing water lines, and disabling safety systems, which could have caused serious damage or delayed deployments. Homes in Hamburg, Romania, and Greece were searched, and the investigation … Continue reading Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels

A bus returning from a religious festival in northeast Brazil overturned on a curve in Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people, including four children. About 60 passengers were on board, with some ejected from the vehicle and others trapped under the wreckage. Seven women and five men were among the fatalities, while survivors, including seriously injured children, were hospitalized. The bus had been returning … Continue reading Bus crashes in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people

Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in Woro village, Kwara state, western Nigeria, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the country. The assault occurred Tuesday evening, with attackers setting fire to shops and the king’s palace while many residents fled into the bush. Local authorities and the Red Cross confirmed the death toll, which may rise as more bodies are found. The … Continue reading Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in west Nigeria attack, says Red Cross

Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has caused at least 30 deaths over the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman found buried under nearly 3 meters of snow. The northern city of Aomori reported up to 183 cm (72 inches) of snow, breaking a 40-year record, while several other cities recorded over 135 cm (53 inches). Authorities have deployed troops to assist residents, especially the elderly, and warned … Continue reading Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people

French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning in an investigation into the distribution of sexual deepfakes, Holocaust denial content, and other potential criminal offenses on X. The Paris cybercrime unit, alongside French police and Europol, recently searched X’s offices as part of the probe, which also examines alleged child pornography, violations of personal rights, and fraudulent data extraction. … Continue reading Paris prosecutors summon Elon Musk after raid on X’s French offices

A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard vessel off Chios in the eastern Aegean has killed at least 15 people. Fourteen bodies were recovered at sea, and another migrant later died in hospital, while 25 others—including 11 children—were rescued along with two injured coast guard officers. A search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter, and divers continues for … Continue reading Greek coast guard ship and migrant speedboat collide, killing at least 15 people

Israeli air and tank strikes in Gaza on Wednesday morning killed at least 19 Palestinians, most of them women and children, following a militant attack that wounded an Israeli soldier. Among the dead were five children, including a 10-day-old infant and a 5-month-old, seven women, and a paramedic. The strikes came amid ongoing tensions since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect in October 2025, which Palestinians … Continue reading Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill almost 20

The U.S. military shot down an Iranian Shahed‑139 drone that approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea after attempts to de-escalate failed. An F‑35C fighter jet intercepted the drone, and no U.S. personnel or equipment were harmed. Hours later, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps harassed a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel, M/V Stena Imperative, in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the guided-missile destroyer … Continue reading US military shoots down Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Morocco deployed army rescue units to evacuate thousands of people after severe flooding hit parts of the country’s northwest. Torrential rains and rising river levels flooded neighborhoods in Ksar Kbir, forcing more than 20,000 people into shelters and camps. Authorities set up sandbags and barriers as waters began to recede, and schools in the area were closed until February 7. Nearby regions also saw evacuations … Continue reading Morocco deploys army to help evacuate thousands after floods

A 13-year-old boy in Western Australia swam about 4km through rough waters to save his mother and two siblings after they were swept out to sea while paddleboarding and kayaking. Strong winds pushed the family offshore at Geographe Bay, and the boy swam back to shore after his kayak took on water to raise the alarm. Rescue services launched a search, and a helicopter later … Continue reading ‘Superhuman’ teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

Russia said its forces helped Nigerien troops repel an ISIL (ISIS) attack on Niamey’s main airport last week, in which 20 attackers were killed and at least 11 captured. The assault targeted the airbase at Diori Hamani international airport, wounding four Nigerien soldiers, and was claimed by ISIL’s Sahel affiliate. Niger’s military leaders thanked Russia’s African Corps for its role, highlighting Moscow’s growing military presence … Continue reading Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport

German authorities arrested five men accused of running a network that smuggled at least €30 million worth of goods to around 20 Russian defense companies in violation of EU sanctions. Prosecutors say the group used a Lübeck-based trading company, front firms, and intermediaries inside and outside the EU to hide roughly 16,000 deliveries to Russia. Raids took place across several German cities, while five additional … Continue reading German police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia

A wild bull elephant named Oyewan killed a 65-year-old Thai tourist during a morning walk in Khao Yai National Park, marking the third fatality linked to the same animal. The victim’s wife escaped after park rangers intervened. Authorities will meet to decide whether to relocate the elephant or attempt to change its behavior. Thailand has seen a rise in deadly human–elephant encounters, with more than … Continue reading Elephant kills tourist at national park in Thailand

Iran has declared European armies “terrorist groups” in retaliation for the European Union’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization over its crackdown on protests. Iran’s parliament speaker accused Europe of acting under U.S. influence and against its own interests. The EU said the move was a response to violent repression during nationwide protests that erupted in late December, with … Continue reading Iran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

Pakistani security forces killed over 100 militants in Balochistan during counterterrorism operations over the past 40 hours, following coordinated attacks that killed 33 people, mostly civilians. The raids, which began Saturday, also left 18 civilians—including five women and three children—and 15 security personnel dead. Provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti claimed the militants were part of the “Indian-backed” Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), with some fighters reportedly … Continue reading Pakistan says it has killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after deadly attacks