At least 31 inmates have died in a prison in southern Ecuador, including 27 who were hanged, following clashes between rival gangs at El Oro prison in Machala. Four prisoners were killed and over 30 injured in the initial violence, which erupted amid plans to transfer inmates to a new facility. Ecuador’s overcrowded prisons have repeatedly seen deadly gang violence, with hundreds killed in recent … Continue reading Dozens of inmates found hanged in Ecuador prison

Israel has confirmed the recovery of the remains of Hadar Goldin, a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014, ending an 11-year effort by his family to bring him home. Goldin, 23, was killed just hours after a ceasefire began during the 2014 Israel-Hamas war, and evidence found in a tunnel had long confirmed his death. His remains were the last from that conflict still held … Continue reading Israel confirms receiving the remains of a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014

Rescuers in Malaysia have recovered seven bodies and found 13 survivors after a boat carrying migrants from Myanmar capsized near Langkawi island. The vessel reportedly left Myanmar’s Rakhine state with about 300 people on board before splitting into three smaller boats as it neared Malaysia. One of the boats is believed to have sunk near Thailand’s Tarutao island, with some victims drifting into Malaysian waters. … Continue reading 7 Myanmar migrants dead and 13 rescued after boat capsizes near Malaysia

Britain is sending anti-drone equipment and Royal Air Force specialists to Belgium after a series of drone sightings near Belgian airports and military bases. The deployments follow temporary closures at Brussels Airport and Liège cargo airport, as well as reports of drones near a base storing U.S. nuclear weapons. U.K. military chief Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton said the source of the drones remains unknown, … Continue reading U.K. sends anti-drone troops to Belgium

Typhoon Fung-wong has struck the Philippines, prompting the evacuation of over 900,000 people and causing at least two deaths. The storm made landfall in Aurora province on Luzon as a super typhoon with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts up to 230 km/h (143 mph), before weakening to a typhoon over western Luzon. Authorities warned of destructive winds, life-threatening storm surges, and … Continue reading Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into the Philippines

BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News chief Deborah Turness have resigned following allegations of “serious and systemic” bias made by former adviser Michael Prescott. The accusations centered on the BBC’s coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza, and trans issues, particularly an edited Panorama segment that misleadingly spliced parts of Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech. Davie said his resignation was his own decision but acknowledged that the … Continue reading BBC boss to step down after ‘serious and systemic’ bias rocks network

The UK government has recovered £74 million from excessive profits made by companies running asylum accommodation, following a review of contracts after Labour took office last year. While welcomed, the sum represents only a small fraction of the £2.1 billion spent on asylum accommodation in 2024/25—equivalent to less than two weeks’ costs. Ministers have sought to cut expenses through room sharing, cheaper alternatives, and plans … Continue reading UK government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms

Spain’s former king Juan Carlos has, for the first time, recounted how he accidentally killed his younger brother Alfonso nearly 70 years ago. In his memoirs, published in France, Juan Carlos described the March 29, 1956 incident when, at age 18, he fired a .22-calibre pistol in a room at the family home in Estoril, Portugal, unaware a bullet remained in the chamber; the shot … Continue reading Spain’s former king reveals how he shot and killed his brother

Indonesia’s national police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, said a suspect linked to explosions at a mosque inside a school complex in North Jakarta was a student there, and authorities are investigating his background and motive. The blasts, which occurred during Friday prayers in Kelapa Gading, injured dozens but caused no deaths. The suspected perpetrator is among two people currently in surgery. Police found toy weapons … Continue reading Student suspect investigated after Indonesia mosque blast injures dozens

North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military reported Friday, following recent artillery tests and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit for annual security talks. The short-range missile traveled 700 km (435 miles) toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan), likely landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. The launch comes amid rising tensions as South Korea prepares to … Continue reading North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul

The Louvre’s president and director, Laurence des Cars, acknowledged ongoing security shortcomings following the theft of Crown jewels worth over €88 million three weeks ago. In an interview Friday, she said a “master plan” to upgrade the museum’s security, including improvements to video surveillance, is being implemented. A recent report by the French Court of Audit criticized the museum for prioritizing acquisitions and visible projects … Continue reading Louvre museum director defends security plan after audit slams spending

Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc in central Vietnam on Thursday after devastating the Philippines, where it killed at least 188 people, mostly in Cebu province. The storm brought torrential rains and powerful winds to areas already flooded from record rainfall, leaving homes destroyed, trees uprooted, and tens of thousands displaced. Survivors in the Philippines are now struggling to salvage belongings and clear debris as floodwaters recede, … Continue reading Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam after unleashing deadly destruction in the Philippines

China’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered service, marking a major milestone for the world’s largest navy, Chinese state media reported. Unlike China’s first two carriers, the Fujian was both designed and built domestically and features an electromagnetic catapult system capable of launching heavier aircraft, including the J-35 stealth fighter, J-15T heavy fighter, and KJ-600 early-warning plane. President Xi Jinping … Continue reading China aims to expand its power in the Pacific with its new Fujian aircraft carrier

U.S. forces conducted another strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, raising the death toll from the Trump administration’s campaign to at least 70. The strikes, launched in September, have targeted boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, destroying at least 18 vessels, though the U.S. has not publicly provided evidence linking them to … Continue reading US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70

Israeli jets carried out airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday, escalating their near-daily attacks after warning residents to evacuate. The strikes followed Hezbollah’s call for the Lebanese government to avoid negotiations with Israel. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah military infrastructure, accusing the group of rebuilding its capabilities nearly a year after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Lebanese officials condemned the strikes, saying they hit … Continue reading Israeli jets strike southern Lebanon towns

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the war in Sudan is spiraling out of control, urging an immediate halt to the fighting and violence. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), reportedly backed by the UAE, recently seized El Fasher in Darfur after an 18-month siege, with reports emerging of civilians being shot, including in a maternity hospital. The two-year civil war between the Sudanese Armed … Continue reading Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, UN secretary general says

Fierce street fighting continues in Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, as Russian forces advance on the strategic city, much of which lies in ruins. Ukraine’s general staff denied claims that its troops were encircled, but analysts warn the situation is deteriorating, with Russian forces only a few kilometres from surrounding Ukrainian positions. Kyiv deployed special forces in a daring operation to shift momentum, but the effort has … Continue reading Russian forces appear to tighten grip on strategic city of Pokrovsk

Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 66 people and left 26 missing in the central Philippines, with widespread flooding trapping residents on rooftops and sweeping away vehicles. Six of the fatalities occurred when a Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed in Agusan del Sur while en route to provide disaster relief. Cebu province, still recovering from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in late September, was hardest hit, prompting … Continue reading Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll rises to 66 as widespread flooding hits central Philippines

Gaza’s largest functioning hospital received the bodies of 15 more Palestinians returned from Israel, continuing exchanges outlined in last month’s fragile ceasefire. Since the U.S.-brokered agreement, the International Committee of the Red Cross has transported 285 bodies to Gaza, though identifying them is hindered by limited DNA testing. The returns coincide with Israel receiving the body of Itay Chen, an Israeli soldier killed in the … Continue reading Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza

Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore have seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, accused by the U.S. of leading a global cyber-scam syndicate. Chen, founder of Prince Holding Group, faces U.S. charges of wire fraud and money laundering, alongside a massive seizure of $14 billion in bitcoin, and joint sanctions from the U.S. and U.K. authorities. … Continue reading Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams

Japan has deployed troops to Akita Prefecture to help manage a surge in bear attacks, which have injured over 100 people and killed at least 12 since April. Both brown bears and Asiatic black bears have been increasingly seen near schools, train stations, supermarkets, and hot springs as they forage ahead of hibernation. The operation involves soldiers setting up food-lured box traps, transporting local hunters, … Continue reading Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the police operation against Rio de Janeiro’s Red Command gang, which left 121 dead, “a massacre.” The raid involved thousands of officers clashing with heavily armed gang members who reportedly used drones dropping explosives. Police identified 99 of the dead as criminals, including 42 with active arrest warrants, though the operation also claimed some police lives. The … Continue reading Brazil’s president calls for investigation after 121 killed in police operation against gang

A man drove his car into pedestrians and cyclists on France’s Ile d’Oléron on Wednesday morning, injuring at least ten people, four critically. The 35-year-old local suspect, known to police for prior behavioral and alcohol issues, shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack, intentionally set his vehicle on fire, and was subdued with a stun gun before being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The rampage … Continue reading Driver ‘shouting Allahu Akbar’ ploughs into crowd on French holiday island

Central Vietnam is grappling with severe floods and landslides that have killed at least 37 people, displaced tens of thousands, and left many areas without power or communication. Heavy rains in late October inundated villages, swept away homes, and blocked major highways, while rivers in Hue City reached dangerous levels. Rescuers and aid workers have delivered food, water, medicine, and shelter, and are helping restore … Continue reading Vietnam flood death toll rises to 37

Authorities in Tanzania are facing international scrutiny over deadly crackdowns on post-election protests, with the main opposition party, Chadema, claiming security forces have secretly disposed of hundreds of bodies. Protests erupted after the Oct. 29 election, which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with over 97% of the vote amid low turnout and barred opposition candidates. Security forces used live bullets and tear gas, enforcing a … Continue reading Tanzanian opposition claims security forces are secretly dumping bodies after election violence