Syria has begun its first public trial of officials linked to former president Bashar al-Assad, marking a major step in post-war accountability. Atef Najib, a former security chief and Assad’s cousin, is facing charges over abuses that helped spark the 2011 uprising. The case centers on the arrest and torture of teenagers in Daraa, which triggered protests that led to the Syrian Civil War. Assad … Continue reading Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured in a bus bombing in southwestern Colombia, officials confirmed. The attack occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, with victims including 15 women and five men. Regional governor Octavio Guzmán said 36 people were injured, including minors, some in critical condition. Authorities blamed dissident groups linked to the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, calling the … Continue reading Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20

Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and wounded dozens in Lebanon, according to the health ministry, as tensions continue despite a ceasefire. Israel Defense Forces said it targeted Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure, accusing the group of violating the truce. Residents in several towns were warned to evacuate as clashes intensified beyond the buffer zone. Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue acting to ensure its security, while … Continue reading Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon, Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond ‘buffer zone’

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

The UK has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will ban anyone born after 2009 from ever legally buying cigarettes or tobacco. The law, approved by parliament and awaiting royal assent from King Charles III, creates a “generational smoking ban.” It will apply across United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The policy makes the UK one of the few countries to … Continue reading UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008

Nearly 490 alleged members of Mara Salvatrucha went on trial in El Salvador, accused of tens of thousands of crimes, including around 29,000 murders. The mass trial is part of President Nayib Bukele’s sweeping anti-gang crackdown, which has led to the arrest of over 91,000 suspects. Prosecutors say the group acted as a “parallel state” and include top leaders among those being tried. The crackdown … Continue reading Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members

British counterterrorism police arrested eight more people over suspected arson attacks in London, including seven linked to a foiled plot targeting a Jewish community venue. Authorities said the exact target is still unknown, but the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into a possible conspiracy. The case follows a March attack in Golders Green where ambulances outside a synagogue were set on fire, with … Continue reading Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

Two Israeli soldiers will receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duty after one smashed a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon and another photographed it. The IDF said their actions violated its values, while six other soldiers present will face separate consequences. The incident sparked widespread condemnation, including from Israeli leaders and international figures, after images circulated online. The military … Continue reading Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Ukraine has repaired the Druzhba pipeline, allowing Russian oil supplies to Europe to resume once a formal request is made. The pipeline dispute had involved Ukraine, the EU, Hungary, and Slovakia, which still rely on Russian oil. Hungary had delayed a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, using the issue as leverage, but recent political changes may unblock the funding. President Zelensky confirmed the repairs … Continue reading Ukraine reopens damaged Druzhba pipeline to unlock €90 billion EU loan

Two United States officials and two Mexican law enforcement officers were killed in a car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, while on an operation targeting drug cartel activity. The Mexican officials were identified as a senior investigation agency director and an officer working on dismantling illegal drug laboratories. US officials have not yet been publicly named, but they were part of a joint security effort. US and Mexican … Continue reading US and Mexican officials assigned to cartel case killed in car accident

Ugandan and Congolese forces say they have rescued at least 200 civilians from captivity by the ISIL-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The captives were freed from a camp near the River Epulu and were reportedly in poor health after facing forced labour, starvation, and abuse. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), originally formed in Uganda and now based in eastern DRC, has carried … Continue reading Ugandan and Congolese forces rescue 200 people from ISIL-linked ADF

The head of Ukraine Patrol Police, Yevhen Zhukov, resigned after two officers were criticized for allegedly fleeing a deadly mass shooting in Kyiv. The attack left six people dead and 14 injured when a gunman opened fire and later took hostages before being killed by police. Authorities suspended the officers and launched an investigation, with Interior Minister Igor Klymenko condemning their actions as unprofessional. President Volodymyr Zelensky also criticized their inaction and … Continue reading Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

The United States and the Philippines launched one of their largest joint military exercises, Balikatan, involving more than 17,000 troops. This year’s drills also include expanded participation from Japan and Canada, reflecting stronger regional cooperation. The exercises feature live-fire maneuvers and mock combat scenarios near the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. China has criticized the drills as provocative, while U.S. and Philippine officials say they are meant to strengthen defense and disaster response capabilities, the AP … Continue reading US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeast coast near Iwate, prompting tsunami warnings and mass evacuations. Although waves reached only about 80 cm and warnings were later lifted, officials caution that a stronger quake—possibly magnitude 8.0 or higher—could occur within the next week. More than 170,000 people were ordered to evacuate, with disruptions to transport and some power outages reported. No major damage or injuries were … Continue reading Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning

A shooting at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico left one person dead and at least 13 injured. Authorities say a man opened fire at the site, killing a Canadian woman before taking his own life. Police recovered a firearm, a bladed weapon, and ammunition at the scene. Victims included tourists from multiple countries, with several still hospitalized, CNN has reported. Officials expressed condolences and pledged support as the incident … Continue reading Gunman opens fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, killing Canadian and injuring others

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago are investigating after 56 bodies, mostly infants, were discovered abandoned in a cemetery in Cumuto. The remains include 50 babies and six adults, with officials suspecting possible unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses. Some of the adult bodies had morgue identification tags and signs of autopsies, prompting a forensic inquiry. Police have secured the site and deployed specialist units to determine the origin … Continue reading Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery

Russian drone strikes killed at least two people and wounded several others in Ukraine on Sunday, including a teenager in Chernihiv and a man in Kherson. Ukrainian officials said the attacks involved hundreds of drones, many of which were intercepted, but several still hit targets and caused fires and destruction. In response, Ukraine struck a drone production facility in Taganrog in southwestern Russia, reportedly damaging a factory involved in military drone manufacturing. … Continue reading Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

A large fire destroyed about 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Sandakan, Sabah state on Borneo, displacing thousands of residents. The blaze broke out in a water village of stilt houses, where strong winds and low tide conditions helped it spread quickly. More than 9,000 people were affected, though no deaths have been reported so far. Emergency crews struggled to contain the fire due to … Continue reading Fire in Malaysia destroys 1,000 homes, thousands displaced

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that a photo showing a soldier in southern Lebanon destroying a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer is genuine. The military said the incident occurred during operations in the region and strongly condemned the behavior. It stated that the soldier’s actions do not reflect the values expected of its personnel and launched an official investigation. The case is being reviewed by the Northern Command, … Continue reading IDF says image of soldier destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon is real, vows action