Israel carried out airstrikes in western and central Iran after Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel, marking the first direct exchanges between the two countries since a ceasefire took effect two months ago. Iran described its missile attacks as the start of a week-long campaign of continuous strikes. The escalation followed Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs, which Israel said were retaliation … Continue reading Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel

More than 1.2 million people gathered in Madrid on Sunday for an outdoor Mass led by Pope Leo, making it one of the largest events of his week-long visit to Spain. Crowds filled the streets near Cibeles Square, cheering and waving flags as the pope arrived. In his sermon, Leo urged Catholics to support the poor, lonely, and marginalized, saying God stands with those who … Continue reading Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Israeli airstrikes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was renewed last week. Israel said the strikes were retaliation for a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli forces, which Hezbollah later confirmed. Analysts described the incident as the latest escalation in a ceasefire that has been repeatedly violated by both sides since late 2024. Israeli … Continue reading Israel hits Beirut’s suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, causing severe damage to buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia. The quake was followed by numerous aftershocks, with reports of collapsed structures, including a three-story restaurant building in General Santos City. Philippine authorities activated emergency response measures, closed schools in affected areas, and ordered evacuations to … Continue reading Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

A Serbian U.N. peacekeeper, Sergeant Milovan Jovanovic, died after mortar shells struck a UNIFIL position near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon, while two other peacekeepers were wounded. The attack marks the seventh U.N. peacekeeper death in Lebanon since fighting between Hezbollah and Israel resumed in March. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the incident, stressing that attacks on peacekeepers may constitute war crimes and must be investigated. Initial findings suggest the position was hit by indirect fire from … Continue reading UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in shelling in Lebanon

An inquest jury will examine whether police actions or delays in medical treatment contributed to the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton. Despite repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and could not breathe, he was arrested and handcuffed after his attacker, Vickrum Digwa, failed to reveal the stabbing. A full jury inquest is scheduled for September 2027 to investigate … Continue reading Henry Nowak inquest to probe actions of police

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, causing a large fire and sending smoke over the city. The drones reportedly traveled more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles), marking another deep strike inside Russian territory. The attack came a day after Russia launched a major drone and missile assault on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. Russian authorities confirmed that … Continue reading Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal

Kuwait said an Iranian missile and drone attack struck its international airport, killing one person and injuring dozens, raising concerns that the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is weakening. Iran said the attack was retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military targets, which the U.S. described as self-defense actions. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump rejected reports that Iran had suspended indirect talks with the … Continue reading Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Iran launches deadly attack on Kuwait airport

A 52-year-old Nepali Sherpa guide, Dawa Sherpa, who had been missing on Mount Everest for six days and was feared dead, was found alive crawling near the Khumbu Icefall. He was rescued by a cleanup crew, given food and water, and flown to a hospital in Kathmandu. His family had already begun funeral rituals after losing hope of finding him alive. Dawa was last seen … Continue reading Nepali Mount Everest guide found alive after being missing for six days

An American and a British soldier died in a training accident at an air base in Irbil, northern Iraq, on Sunday, according to U.S. and U.K. officials. Authorities have not released details about the incident, and the identities of the soldiers are being withheld pending family notifications. The U.K. Ministry of Defence and Defense Secretary John Healey expressed condolences and requested privacy for the soldier’s … Continue reading American soldier and British soldier die in training accident in Iraq

Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 100, with Kyiv and Dnipro among the hardest-hit cities. Ukraine said it intercepted most of the 656 drones and 73 missiles launched, but dozens of sites were still struck, causing widespread destruction and power outages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack a “brutal … Continue reading Major Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22

A bear injured four people in Fukushima, Japan, after attacking workers at a car parts factory and later injuring two others at a nearby factory and in a residential area. One victim suffered serious injuries, while the others were only mildly hurt. Authorities had not located the bear and believed it may have remained inside the factory. Japan has seen a sharp rise in bear … Continue reading Bear rampages through 2 factories and a residential area in Japan, injuring 4 people

An ex-Syrian general and a former senior police officer went on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of ordering or allowing torture of protestors during the early years of Syria’s civil war. Austrian courts are hearing the case because the defendants live in Vienna and the law allows jurisdiction over certain crimes committed abroad. Prosecutors say the alleged abuses took place in Raqqa between 2011 … Continue reading Syrian officials accused of torture during al-Assad era go on trial in Austria

Five people were killed and two others injured after an explosion and fire at a rocket propellant production line operated by Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon, South Korea. Officials said the blast likely occurred during the cleaning of explosive materials from rocket-making tools, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The victims’ bodies were severely damaged, making identification difficult, while two survivors escaped on their own, … Continue reading Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

An Israeli soldier was killed and three others were wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon overnight, according to the military. The soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, 20, of the Maglan Unit in the Commando Brigade. The explosive drone struck an Israeli position near Beaufort Castle in the town of Yohmor around 1 a.m. Tzarfati was killed and another soldier … Continue reading IDF soldier killed, three others wounded in Hezbollah drone attack

Typhoon Jangmi moved north toward Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday after striking Okinawa, causing minor injuries and widespread disruptions. Nine people were reported injured in Okinawa, while more than 300 flights, mainly involving Kyushu, were canceled. The storm, with winds reaching 126 kph, was located near Yakushima Island and moving northeast at about 35 kph. Power outages affected around 48,000 households in Kagoshima and Okinawa … Continue reading Typhoon moves north toward Kyushu after battering Okinawa

Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv killed at least nine people and injured more than 60 early Tuesday, following warnings of a major assault by Moscow. In Dnipro, missile and drone strikes killed five people and wounded 25, damaging homes, vehicles, and a children’s playground. In Kyiv, at least four people died and 51 were injured, including children, as strikes … Continue reading Nine dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine

A suspected World War II shell exploded beneath a stilt house in Indonesia’s Papua region, killing five people and injuring nearly 20 others. The powerful blast destroyed nine homes, sent flames and smoke into the air, and left three people missing. Police believe the explosion was caused by an old bomb or mortar left over from World War II, though investigations are ongoing. Authorities are … Continue reading Suspected World War II bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people

Rescue teams in Laos are searching for two people believed trapped in a flooded cave for nearly two weeks after heavy rain blocked the main entrance. Five of the seven originally trapped villagers have already been rescued, while efforts continue in Xaisomboun province. Teams from Laos, Thailand, and several other countries are pumping water out and searching for alternative entrances, including dry passages and air … Continue reading Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

The French Navy boarded an oil tanker suspected of violating international sanctions while sailing from Russia in the Atlantic Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron said the operation, supported by partners including the United Kingdom, followed international maritime law. Authorities said the vessel was suspected of flying a false flag, and document checks confirmed irregularities. Acting at the request of prosecutors, the ship was diverted after … Continue reading France’s Macron says French Navy boarded Russia-linked oil tanker

The United States said it bombed Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran shot down an American drone, prompting Iran to claim it launched a retaliatory strike while Kuwait reported incoming fire. Although a ceasefire remains in place, repeated attacks between the two sides continue to threaten peace efforts. Officials from both countries are still negotiating, but uncertainty remains over how close they are to … Continue reading US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

A pirate-themed party boat sank in Akvaryum Bay, Türkiye, shortly after leaving Marmaris on Friday. The vessel, Big Boss Diamond, was carrying 148 people, including 20 children, when it began taking on water and started leaning to one side. Passengers were forced to jump into the sea and wait for rescue crews as nearby tourists captured the incident on video. Rescue teams safely brought all … Continue reading Pirate-themed party boat sinks, forcing passengers, including children, to jump into sea

Israeli forces seized the 12th-century Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon during their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite an existing ceasefire. The castle, previously occupied by Israel from 1982 to 2000, is seen as a symbol of Israel’s long and costly involvement in Lebanon. Analysts say the site offers limited military value because Hezbollah mainly relies on drones rather than ground forces. … Continue reading Israel seizes Crusader castle in Lebanon

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on Saturday against a boat in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing three men. U.S. Southern Command described the vessel as involved in narco-trafficking and linked to a designated terrorist organization, though it provided no evidence. The strike is part of an ongoing campaign targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. … Continue reading US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean 

Ukrainian drones targeted energy and industrial sites across several Russian regions in an intensified infrastructure strike campaign. Ukraine confirmed attacks on the Saratov oil refinery and the Lazarevo oil-pumping station in the Kirov region, while denying claims it struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russian officials also reported drone strikes in the Rostov, Voronezh, and Belgorod regions, where three civilians were injured. In Russian-controlled Crimea, … Continue reading Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery