Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in England after police received a report about three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the U.S.-used air base.  Police evacuated nearby homes and declared a major incident while bomb-disposal specialists examined the vehicles.  The men were initially arrested on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act and were later detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.  RAF Fairford … Continue reading Bomb squad searching vans near U.S. air base in Britain as five men arrested on terrorism charge

A fire at a Starlink satellite communications station in central Poland is being investigated after the country’s digital affairs minister called it possible Russian sabotage. Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the blaze may have been intended to disrupt internet access to institutions, including the Ukrainian military, and described it as a potential form of hybrid warfare. The fire damaged the station’s power infrastructure, but firefighters quickly … Continue reading Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was ‘sabotage,’ digital affairs minister says

Thousands of people demonstrated across Madrid and other Spanish cities after 87-year-old María del Carmen “Maricarmen” Abascal was evicted from her apartment where she had lived since 1956. The Madrid Tenants’ Union organised a demonstration of about 10,000 people, according to the Spanish government’s delegation in Madrid, with protesters calling for stronger protections against evictions and action on Spain’s housing crisis. The eviction was the … Continue reading Spain protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from her home by force

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded several others as the United States increased diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the war. Six people were killed in an attack on a farm in Kharkiv region, while two others died in attacks on Kyiv, including one near a damaged maternity hospital. Ukraine said the assault involved 282 drones along with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, … Continue reading Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy

Fighting between Ethiopian government forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) escalated Thursday, raising fears that a fragile 2022 peace agreement could collapse. The renewed clashes began Wednesday in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, with the TPLF describing the situation as a full-scale war. Ethiopia’s military claimed it had launched a counteroffensive that killed 272 TPLF fighters and wounded about 260 others, though the figures … Continue reading Ethiopia’s military says it killed hundreds of TPLF rebels

One person was killed and four others were injured when a 31-year-old Ukrainian man allegedly attacked clergy and worshippers with a knife at a Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, southern Poland. Police said the suspect entered the country from Germany earlier that day, took a knife from the abbey’s kitchen and attacked four men and one woman, including a priest in a confessional. Three of the … Continue reading Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack

Pakistan said it carried out airstrikes on terrorist training sites in Afghanistan, claiming three targets were destroyed and 28 militants were killed. Afghanistan’s Taliban government disputed the claims, saying the strikes hit civilian homes in Kunar and Paktika provinces and killed three people. Neither side’s claims about the targets, damage, and casualties could be independently verified. The strikes followed a suicide bombing and 20-hour gun … Continue reading Pakistan says strikes in Afghanistan killed ’28 terrorists’

A Sri Lankan court found 15 men guilty of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 260 people and wounded about 500. The attacks targeted three churches and three hotels and were inspired by the Islamic State, killing 42 foreigners and devastating communities across Sri Lanka. Authorities filed more than 23,000 charges against 24 suspects in 2021, including murder, terrorism conspiracy, … Continue reading Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombings

Andy Burnham said the UK will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive air-to-air refuelling support following attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The support is expected to begin within days and initially involve one RAF Voyager aircraft based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The UK government described the assistance as time-limited and said it was agreed after a Saudi request for military support. The Houthis … Continue reading UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

Typhoon Dujuan left at least four people dead and 22 injured in Japan, while thousands of homes near Tokyo remained without power. The storm moved away from Japan, allowing authorities to lift or downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings. Search crews continued looking for six people missing after landslides caused by torrential rain. More than 45,000 households in Chiba were without electricity, while hundreds … Continue reading Four people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides

A 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire on a police officer outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur, triggering a shootout involving up to 30 shots. The alleged shooter, identified as Sean Ward, suffered life-threatening injuries, while Const. Jeff Smith, a 13-year police veteran, was seriously wounded and remained in intensive care. About two dozen people were inside … Continue reading 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue

Saudi Arabia said Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh, marking the first reported attack on the capital since fighting escalated with the Iran-backed group. Saudi forces said the missile was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage, while other attempted attacks on Saudi locations were also thwarted. The Houthis claimed they targeted sensitive sites and Saudi oil facilities but provided no evidence, … Continue reading Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

President Donald Trump said in a Sept. 20 Fox News interview that he is deciding whether to escalate the U.S. war with Iran, warning that “very big things” could happen if Iran does not comply with his demands. “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave,” said Trump during the interview. Trump also said he is open … Continue reading Trump ‘deciding’ whether to ‘blow the entire nation up’ in Iran threat

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania’s celebrated Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and wildlife officials suspect poison is to blame, reports Reuters. The animals were found Friday, and early tests suggest they died after consuming a toxic substance. The incident underscores long-running tensions between predators and livestock owners in parts of East Africa, where poisoning has repeatedly threatened lions and other large carnivores. Ngorongoro, a UNESCO World … Continue reading Ten Lions Found Dead in Park May Have Been Poisoned

Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones and missiles at targets across Russia, including hundreds aimed at Moscow, in what Moscow’s mayor called the largest drone attack on the capital. The strikes damaged a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building, while authorities said two people were killed and 20 wounded in the wider Moscow region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine used domestically produced missiles … Continue reading Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea from its eastern coastal Wonsan area, with the missiles flying roughly 280 and more than 370 miles before landing in the water. The launches came days after North Korea reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state and rejected a U.N. resolution calling for an end to its nuclear activities. The United States, South Korea and … Continue reading North Korea launches missiles as it dials up pressure against U.S.

President Donald Trump announced a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would expand the U.S. military presence on the Arctic island. Trump described the agreement as giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland’s security, while Denmark and Greenland said it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination. The agreement does not transfer Greenland to the United States and instead builds on the existing … Continue reading U.S. to build a ‘large Military presence’ in Greenland

Congress is investigating reports that top-secret F-35 components being shipped from Australia to the United States were rerouted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that some components, including an F-35 canopy containing stealth technology, went missing during the shipment. Officials are concerned that if the parts reached China, they could potentially be studied or reverse-engineered to reveal sensitive military technology. The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin … Continue reading Top Secret F-35 Fighter Jet Technology Was Mistakenly Diverted to China

Thousands of people gathered across Kosovo to watch the verdict in the war crimes trial of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders. The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague found Thaci, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi guilty of war crimes against civilians and political opponents during the 1998–99 Kosovo War. The court dismissed the charges of crimes against … Continue reading Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President Thaci

Police in South Africa have found the body of a ninth woman near Johannesburg, raising concerns over a series of killings reported in the area during the past two months. The victims, all women in their 20s or 30s, were found naked or partially clothed, and some had similar bruising. Police say it is too early to determine whether the deaths are connected to a … Continue reading Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings

Scientists have identified a tiny wild cat in Bolivia’s cloud forests as a previously unknown species, the first new living feline species formally described in more than a century. Named Leopardus tilcayo, or “tilcayo” by local communities, the cat lives in the Yungas forest and is smaller than an average house cat, weighing about 1.4 kilograms. DNA analysis of 38 tiger cats from across South America … Continue reading New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

A woman’s body was found in eastern Johannesburg, where several other women have been found dead in recent months, prompting fears of a possible serial killer. South African police said the cases appear to have similarities but have not confirmed that they were committed by the same person. Authorities have warned women to exercise caution, particularly while jogging in the affected areas, as investigations continue. … Continue reading Body of 7th woman found in same area of South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer

Thousands of rail passengers in the Netherlands faced major delays and cancellations after suspected saboteurs deliberately placed pipes and other materials on tracks at numerous locations. ProRail said the materials caused track-circuit failures and disrupted services across central and northern parts of the country. The cities of Zwolle, Deventer, and Amersfoort were among the areas hit hardest during the morning rush hour. Police launched an … Continue reading Suspected sabotage to trains during Dutch rush hour after pipes left on track

China has introduced new travel restrictions that can prevent certain citizens from leaving the country if they are considered a threat to industrial or technological security. The rules target people who violate technology import and export regulations, particularly those involving artificial intelligence. China’s State Council said the measures are intended to protect national sovereignty, security, and development interests. The restrictions can also apply to Chinese … Continue reading China imposes new travel restrictions over tech security

Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement before it entered restricted airspace near Mecca. The Saudi-led coalition described the incident as a serious threat to the safety of worshippers and civilians in Islam’s holiest city. The coalition’s spokesman said the security of Mecca and the two holy mosques is a “red line” and warned of possible … Continue reading Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca