Drone attacks by Sudan’s RSF paramilitary forces disrupted the planned reopening of Khartoum International Airport on Wednesday, more than a year and a half after it was closed due to civil war. Explosions and drone strikes were reported across the capital, delaying domestic flights intended to mark government control of the city, which has been largely calm since the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) pushed RSF … Continue reading Drone attack on Sudan’s capital Khartoum appears to delay main airport’s reopening

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy began serving his five-year prison sentence on Tuesday at La Santé prison in Paris. He is the first former French president in living memory to be incarcerated and only the third in French history to go to prison. Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, was sentenced in September for criminal conspiracy over plans to secure campaign funds from … Continue reading France’s ex-president Sarkozy says an ‘innocent man is being locked up’ as he enters prison

Polish authorities detained a Ukrainian citizen on Tuesday for allegedly working with Russian intelligence on a sabotage campaign, the country’s top prosecutor said. Prosecutors claimed the suspect and others planned to send shipments containing explosives and incendiary materials to Ukraine, intended to spontaneously ignite or explode during transport. The alleged goal of the operation was to intimidate populations and destabilize EU countries supporting Ukraine. Two … Continue reading Polish authorities detain 8 in suspected sabotage plot, says Tusk

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles Wednesday, its first such tests in five months, just days before President Donald Trump’s planned trip to South Korea. South Korea’s military said the missiles, fired from an area south of Pyongyang, flew about 350 kilometers northeast but did not land in the sea. Officials in Seoul said their forces remain on alert and are coordinating closely with … Continue reading North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles ahead of Trump’s Asia trip

Russia launched large-scale overnight attacks on Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring five, including a toddler, officials said Wednesday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported waves of drone and missile strikes that caused fires and destruction across multiple districts. In the Dniprovskiy area, one person was killed and 10 rescued after drone debris struck a residential tower. Another person died in the Dnipro district, … Continue reading Russia launches deadly wave of drone, missile attacks across Ukraine

The Louvre reopened Wednesday for the first time since the daring daylight theft of France’s crown jewels. Four thieves stole eight priceless pieces from the museum’s Apollo Room in just four minutes, sparking a massive manhunt. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the jewels are worth about €88 million ($102 million) and that around 100 investigators are working to recover them. Authorities fear the thieves may … Continue reading Louvre reopens after jewel heist with thieves still on the run

South Korea has taken a North Korean soldier into custody after he crossed the heavily guarded military demarcation line. The soldier was tracked and monitored by South Korean forces before being secured. Media reports suggested the soldier expressed a desire to defect after being approached by a South Korean soldier. If confirmed, he would join tens of thousands of North Koreans who have fled the … Continue reading South Korea arrests North Korean soldier for crossing fortified border

A Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off a Hong Kong runway and hit a security patrol vehicle before both fell into the sea, killing the two people in the car. The four crew members aboard the plane were unhurt. The aircraft, operated by Turkey-based ACT Airlines under a wet lease to Emirates, was arriving from Dubai around 3:50 a.m. The pilots did not request assistance … Continue reading A cargo aircraft skids off a Hong Kong runway into the sea, killing 2 airport workers

The Louvre is facing intense scrutiny after thieves stole priceless jewels in just seven minutes. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted the heist was a major security failure for France. Police believe the robbery was executed by an organised crime group, with 60 investigators working on the case. Four masked thieves used a furniture hoist and cutting equipment to access the Apollo gallery in full daylight. … Continue reading Louvre heist puts pressure on French government over museum security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that humanitarian aid into Gaza will only resume if Hamas halts what he called “massive bombings” and continues to turn over the remains of hostages, a stance the Prime Minister’s Office framed as a response to recent ceasefire violations. Earlier that day, Netanyahu ordered the suspension of aid convoys and the closure of all crossings after Hamas breaches of … Continue reading Israel strikes in Rafah after Hamas violates Gaza ceasefire

Uruguay’s Senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, making it the first predominantly Catholic Latin American country to legalize the practice through legislation. The law allows seriously ill patients experiencing “unbearable suffering” to seek euthanasia performed by a healthcare professional, with no time limits or mandatory waiting periods, though mental competence must be confirmed by two doctors. The bill, supported by the ruling Broad Front … Continue reading Uruguay’s legislature votes to legalize euthanasia, a first for South America

A knife attack in Cascais, Portugal, on Wednesday morning left one American tourist dead and another seriously injured. The victims, a 35-year-old who died at the scene and a 33-year-old hospitalized in Lisbon, were attacked following a minor verbal dispute. Police arrested a 23-year-old suspect, who had retrieved a knife from his car and fled before being apprehended. The Portuguese Judicial Police described the altercation … Continue reading U.S. tourist killed and another injured in knife attack in Portugal, police say

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s power grid with hundreds of drones and missiles, causing blackouts across eight regions and damaging key energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump in Washington to request more U.S. air defenses, long-range missiles, and joint drone production, while also pushing for tougher sanctions on Moscow. Trump, after a call with Putin, said they would meet in Budapest … Continue reading Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine

Yemen’s Houthis announced the killing of their Chief of Staff, Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, one of the group’s top military leaders, saying he died “while fulfilling his duties.” Israel claimed responsibility, with Defense Minister Israel Katz confirming al-Ghamari was targeted in an Israeli strike. The Houthis vowed retaliation, stating Israel will “receive its deterrent punishment” for its actions. The strike comes six days into a … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility

Four people were killed in Nairobi after security forces fired shots and teargas to disperse crowds at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga lay in state. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics who ran unsuccessfully for president five times and served as prime minister in 2008, died at 80 while receiving medical treatment in India. Chaos erupted when mourners breached a stadium gate, … Continue reading Four dead as Kenyan security forces fire on crowds mourning Raila Odinga

Japan has recorded a record seven deaths caused by bears this fiscal year, the environment ministry announced, surpassing the previous high of five in 2023–24. Experts attribute the rise to food shortages, such as acorns, worsened by climate change, which has also altered bear hibernation patterns. Most victims have been elderly, and more than 100 others have been injured by bites or claw attacks. Recent … Continue reading Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high

A Polish court is reviewing whether to extradite a Ukrainian man, Volodymyr Z., to Germany, where he is accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attacks. Arrested near Warsaw on Sept. 30, the 46-year-old is alleged by German prosecutors to be a trained diver who helped place explosives on pipelines near Denmark’s Bornholm island. His lawyer denies any wrongdoing and plans to argue … Continue reading Poland considers extradition to Germany of suspect in Nord Stream pipeline attack

Taiwan has banned officials, students, and teachers from attending events in China marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s “retrocession” from Japan, accusing Beijing of twisting history to support its claims over the island. The handover in 1945 returned Taiwan from Japanese rule to the Republic of China (ROC), which Taipei sees as a restoration, while Beijing presents it as evidence that Taiwan rightfully belongs to … Continue reading Taiwan bars officials and students from China’s ‘retrocession’ events

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander overseeing U.S. military operations in Latin America, including lethal strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, is retiring from the Navy on Dec. 12, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday. Holsey, who became commander of U.S. Southern Command in November 2024 after serving as deputy commander, led a major military buildup in the region, with some 10,000 troops deployed … Continue reading Admiral overseeing operations in Caribbean Sea stepping down, Hegseth announces

A U.S. military drone strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Thursday left two to three survivors, according to a U.S. official. The large vessel was operating in international waters when it was hit, leaving it partially submerged. Search and rescue efforts were launched, though it remains unclear if any survivors were recovered or the extent of their injuries. The strike marks the … Continue reading US military drone strike on drug ‘submersible’ in Caribbean leaves survivors, official confirms

Venezuela is mobilizing troops and a massive civilian militia along its Caribbean coast as President Nicolás Maduro vows to resist what he calls U.S. aggression amid the largest American military buildup in the region since the 1980s. State media portrays the United States as a predatory power seeking to seize Venezuela’s oil, while propaganda footage shows citizens training and armed forces conducting drills. Despite the … Continue reading Venezuela Mobilizes Troops and Militias as U.S. Military Looms Offshore

Sweden will establish its first emergency grain stocks in the north, investing 575 million kronor ($60 million) to ensure food security in the event of a crisis or war. The reserves will be located in Norrbotten, Västerbotten, Västernorrland, and Jämtland, regions currently dependent on grain transported from the south. Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin emphasized that northern Sweden is strategically important for the military and … Continue reading Sweden to set up emergency grain reserves so it’s prepared for crisis

A fire broke out Tuesday at a garment factory and adjacent chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing at least 16 people and injuring others, with authorities warning the death toll could rise. The blaze began on the third floor of the four-story factory before spreading to the warehouse storing bleaching powder, plastic, and hydrogen peroxide. Fire officials said neither facility had approval or fire safety … Continue reading Garment factory fire kills 16 workers in Bangladesh

Ecuador has experienced multiple explosions targeting bridges, with authorities blaming the local gang Los Lobos and Colombian ex-FARC dissidents in retaliation for recent military operations against illegal miners. Transport Minister Roberto Luque described the attacks as “terrorism,” while Interior Minister John Reimberg said the blasts followed the destruction of illegal mining sites and the detention of ex-FARC members. No casualties have been reported from the … Continue reading Explosions hit Ecuador, local criminal gang and ex-FARC dissidents blamed

South Korea has issued a “code black” travel warning for parts of Cambodia, urging citizens to leave areas affected by employment scams and detention cases targeting Koreans. The ban covers border towns Poipet and Bavet, and the Bokor Mountain region, where a 22-year-old Korean student was allegedly tortured to death in August. Around 60 South Koreans remain detained after a crackdown on scam operations, with … Continue reading South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia amid deepening scam crisis that has left 80 missing