After the U.S. Department of Justice said in July that an exhaustive review of the Jeffrey Epstein files found no basis to charge additional individuals, Congress mandated the release of millions more documents, prompting investigations overseas. In the U.K., Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, while authorities are also investigating Peter Mandelson. Norway charged former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland with … Continue reading Europe Is Finding Plenty to Investigate in the Epstein Files

Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said the arrest was part of an ongoing assessment into claims that he shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy. Officers searched properties in Norfolk and Berkshire, including residences on royal … Continue reading Prince Andrew arrested over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in Epstein files

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses destroyed over 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, marking one of the largest such attacks this year. Most drones were downed over the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Crimea, and the Krasnodar region, causing minor injuries to a 9-year-old boy and damage to homes, vehicles, and gas pipelines. In Krasnodar, Ukrainian strikes sparked a fire at the Ilsky Oil … Continue reading Russian Military Reports Largest Wave of Ukrainian Drone Attacks Since Early January

The government of Gabon has ordered an immediate and indefinite block on social media platforms, citing the spread of false information, defamation, and data protection concerns. Residents of the capital, Libreville, reported that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok were inaccessible, though messaging apps like WhatsApp continued to function. The move comes amid growing protests over the rising cost of living and low wages in the oil-rich … Continue reading Gabon blocks social media after protests and strikes

British police have expanded their review of Jeffrey Epstein’s links to the UK, confirming for the first time they are assessing claims that he used private flights into British airports to traffic women. The move follows comments by former prime minister Gordon Brown, who cited newly released U.S. files alleging Epstein flew women into Stansted Airport. Four forces — including Essex Police, Thames Valley Police, … Continue reading British Police investigating claims that Epstein trafficked women through UK airports

French authorities arrested nine suspects in connection with the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon. Prosecutor Thierry Dran said six suspects are believed to have taken part in the beating, while three allegedly assisted them. The attack occurred on the sidelines of a far-right protest against a left-wing politician, and video footage aired by TF1 showed multiple people assaulting victims with what witnesses … Continue reading France arrests nine in right-wing activist’s death

Drivers in Cuba are facing waits of weeks or even months to refuel as worsening fuel shortages grip the island. The government now requires motorists to use a state-run app called Ticket to schedule gas station appointments, but many report thousands of bookings ahead of them. Subsidized fuel sales in local currency have been halted, with gasoline now sold only in U.S. dollars at $1.30 … Continue reading Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasolin

The U.S. government has released intelligence alleging that China conducted a secret nuclear test in 2020 at its Lop Nur site, detected as a small 2.75-magnitude seismic event in Kazakhstan. Christopher Yeaw, assistant secretary for arms control and nonproliferation, described the tremor as “quite consistent” with a nuclear explosion, though independent experts caution that the evidence is limited and inconclusive. Ben Dando of NORSAR noted … Continue reading U.S. releases new details on alleged secret Chinese nuclear test

United States Southern Command said it carried out strikes on three suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, killing 11 people. The military claimed the vessels were operating along known trafficking routes and were run by designated terrorist organizations, though it has not released supporting evidence. The strikes are part of a broader campaign that has involved more than 40 operations and over … Continue reading Military strikes three more alleged drug boats in Pacific, Caribbean

The United States has moved more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East within the past 24 hours as part of a growing military buildup near Iran. Independent flight trackers observed F-16, F-22, and F-35 aircraft heading to the region. The buildup comes amid indirect nuclear negotiations, with a U.S. official telling The Jerusalem Post that recent talks in Geneva showed progress but significant … Continue reading US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran

Italy’s famous “Lovers’ Arch” on the Adriatic coast collapsed on Valentine’s Day after days of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas, officials said. The natural arch, part of the Sant’Andrea sea stacks near Melendugno in Puglia, had long been a popular spot for proposals and tourist photos. Mayor Maurizio Cisternino called the collapse a “very hard blow” for the area’s image and tourism. Authorities … Continue reading ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day on Italy’s Adriatic coast

The United States plans to deploy additional advanced missile systems to the Philippines to deter potential aggression in the South China Sea, amid growing tensions with China. U.S. and Philippine officials condemned Beijing’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities” and outlined joint defense plans, including military exercises and support for Philippine military modernization. China has protested previous U.S. deployments, including the Typhon mid-range missile system … Continue reading US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm

A group of 34 Australian women and children attempting to leave Syria’s Roj camp for repatriation were turned back on Monday after Syrian authorities said their travel procedures were incomplete. The families, from 11 households, had planned to travel from the camp near the Iraq border to Damascus and then fly to Australia, accompanied by relatives who had traveled from home. Roj camp, controlled by … Continue reading Australians with alleged IS ties are turned back after departing Syrian camp

Iran fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks with the United States began in Geneva, escalating tensions in the region. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that while a U.S. warship in the Gulf is dangerous, Iran possesses weapons capable of sinking it. The negotiations, described by Iranian state media as indirect, are focused solely on Iran’s nuclear program amid increased … Continue reading Iran fires missiles, Khamenei threatens to sink US warship as nuke talks start

U.S. forces boarded the oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after it attempted to evade a quarantine order issued under Donald Trump’s administration. The vessel was tracked from the Caribbean and intercepted without incident in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. The Panama-flagged tanker is on the U.S. sanctions list and has been linked to transporting sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. … Continue reading US forces board sanctioned oil tanker after vessel tried to evade Trump quarantine

Cyclone Gezani has struck Mozambique’s Inhambane province, killing at least four people and cutting power to over 13,000 residents, while also disrupting water supplies in the city of 100,000. The storm hit a day after devastating Madagascar, where it killed at least 41 people, injured hundreds, and displaced more than 16,000, leaving $142 million in damages. In Madagascar, the cyclone’s eye passed over Toamasina, the … Continue reading Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage

The Israeli government approved a plan to claim large parts of the West Bank as “state property” if Palestinians cannot prove ownership, sparking accusations of “de-facto annexation.” The proposal, advanced by far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin, and Israel Katz, would resume land registration processes frozen since 1967, making it extremely difficult for Palestinians to prove ownership. The Palestinian presidency and Hamas condemned the decision, … Continue reading Israel approves proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’

An expert analysis found that 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who carried out a deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada before killing herself, had a long online history involving firearms, mass violence and graphic “gore” content. Analysts from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue said she was active on WatchPeopleDie, a website known for hosting violent material and previously linked to other attackers. Her … Continue reading Online activity of Canada school shooter shows a fascination with mass violence & violent content

The United Nations said more than 6,000 people were killed over three days in late October when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a brutal offensive to seize el-Fasher in the Darfur region. A report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights detailed mass killings, executions, sexual violence and other abuses that may constitute war crimes and crimes against … Continue reading At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher

Five European countries — United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands — said tests showed that Aleksei A. Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxin found in South American poison dart frogs, directly challenging Russia’s claim that he died of natural causes in an Arctic prison in 2024. The governments stated that only Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to deploy the toxin and … Continue reading Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

Syrian forces have taken control of the strategic al-Tanf as U.S. troops withdraw from the long-standing presence there. The Syrian Arab Army said it secured the base and its surroundings while deploying units along the Syrian-Iraqi-Jordanian border. US Central Command described the pullout as an “orderly departure” and emphasized that U.S. forces remain ready to respond to any ISIL threats in the region. Al-Tanf was … Continue reading Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out

Tropical Cyclone Gezani killed at least 31 people and injured dozens after slamming into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina with winds exceeding 195 kph, collapsing homes and damaging infrastructure. Authorities said more than 6,000 people were displaced and about 75% of the city’s infrastructure was damaged or destroyed. The storm later weakened as it moved inland toward the capital, Antananarivo, with red alerts issued … Continue reading Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar

Israeli authorities have arrested several people and charged two suspects — a civilian and a military reservist — for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket. Prosecutors in Tel Aviv said the suspects face bribery and obstruction of justice charges, following reports that officials wagered on sensitive events such as a potential Israeli strike on Iran. The case marks the first publicly … Continue reading Israel accuses two of using military secrets to place Polymarket bets

Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with about 25 others injured. Police identified the 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was found at the school with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while the suspect’s mother and stepbrother were also found dead at home. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said officers had previously responded … Continue reading Police visited home of Canada school shooting suspect multiple times over mental health concerns

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying more than 800 tons of food, milk and hygiene supplies docked in Cuba on Thursday as the island’s energy crisis worsens under a tightening U.S. blockade. Donald Trump’s recent threats of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba have contributed to fuel shortages and rationing across the country. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the situation as an “energy blockade” that … Continue reading Mexico delivers humanitarian aid to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis