Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States of “fabricating a war” against his government as Washington sends the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford toward the country, escalating regional tensions. Maduro denounced U.S. claims linking him to organized crime as false and said Venezuela is conducting military exercises to defend against possible “covert operations.” The U.S. has intensified military activity in the Caribbean, … Continue reading Venezuela’s Maduro says US ‘fabricating war’ as it deploys world’s largest warship

Norway’s Defence Minister Tore Sandvik has warned that Vladimir Putin is building up nuclear weapons and submarines in the Arctic, preparing for potential conflict with NATO. He said Russia is expanding its military presence on the Kola Peninsula, home to one of the world’s largest nuclear arsenals, aimed not only at Norway but also the UK, Canada, and the US. Despite heavy losses in Ukraine, … Continue reading Putin Amasses Nukes and Submarines in Arctic as Russia Readies for War with NATO, Norway Warns

Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully test-launched its new nuclear-powered 9M730 Burevestnik missile, known as “Skyfall” by NATO, claiming it has “unlimited range” and is nearly ready for deployment. The missile, dubbed the “Flying Chernobyl” due to its nuclear engine, has faced skepticism and a troubled testing history with multiple failures since 2016. Western experts have criticized the weapon as dangerous and impractical, with … Continue reading Russia tests nuclear-powered missile that has unlimited range, claims Putin

A Belfast court has acquitted a British soldier, known only as Soldier F, in the only trial of a member of the British armed forces over the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings, in which 13 unarmed Catholic civil rights marchers were shot in Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland. Soldier F was found not guilty of killing two men and attempting to kill five others; the trial, held … Continue reading Northern Ireland court finds soldier not guilty of murder over Bloody Sunday killings

A Russian drone strike in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, killed two journalists, Olena Gramova and Yevgen Karmazin, and wounded another, Alexander Kolychev. The attack, carried out by a Lancet drone at a petrol station, destroyed their car, according to Freedom Media and the Donetsk regional governor. Gramova had worked in journalism since 2014, while Karmazin joined Ukraine’s international broadcasting channels in 2021. Kramatorsk, one of the … Continue reading Russian drone kills two Ukrainian journalists on Donetsk eastern front line

Tropical Storm Melissa is spinning in the central Caribbean and poses a serious threat to Jamaica, which lies nearly directly in its projected path. Forecasters warn that the island could face prolonged damaging winds, life-threatening flash flooding, landslides, and coastal flooding starting Friday or Saturday, due to Melissa’s slow movement. Hurricane models show the storm could pass south, over, or north of Jamaica, increasing uncertainty … Continue reading Hurricane forecasts warn Jamaica to brace for Melissa’s fury

Britain urged allies to use frozen Russian assets to strengthen Ukraine’s position in future peace talks as President Zelenskyy arrived in London for meetings with international partners. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for cutting Russian oil and gas from global markets and providing Kyiv with long-range missiles, while Zelenskyy pressed the EU for similar support after their Brussels meeting. The EU agreed to help meet … Continue reading Britain pushes allies to boost Ukraine support as Zelenskyy lands in London

Just hours after a $102 million jewelry heist at the Louvre, another French museum, the Maison des Lumières in Langres, was robbed of 2,000 silver and gold coins worth over $100,000. Thieves broke into the Hôtel du Breuil-de-Saint-Germain on the night of Oct. 19, smashing display cases before fleeing; no arrests have been made. The Maison des Lumières, dedicated to philosopher Denis Diderot, received far … Continue reading Hours after Louvre heist, thieves steal 2,000 historical coins from French museum

Nicolás Maduro urged Donald Trump to avoid a “crazy war” as U.S. military actions against alleged drug traffickers raised tensions. Trump said he had authorised covert CIA action, denied sending B-1 bombers, and insisted the U.S. might not seek a formal declaration of war while vowing to target those bringing drugs. Since September 2, U.S. strikes have hit several boats and a semi-submersible, killing at … Continue reading Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles

President Donald Trump announced plans to expand U.S. military operations against drug traffickers from Venezuela, saying “the land is going to be next,” signaling a shift from sea to land strikes. He instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to brief Congress on the administration’s upcoming actions but did not specify targets. Trump emphasized that land-based operations would be more dangerous but necessary to stop drugs entering … Continue reading Trump Says US Will Shift to Strikes on Land After Boat Attacks

Three men aged 44, 45, and 48 were arrested in west and central London on Thursday on suspicion of assisting a Russian intelligence service, part of an ongoing national security investigation. They were detained under section 3 of the National Security Act, and searches continued at multiple locations in west London. While their nationalities were not disclosed, police said they were suspected of acting as … Continue reading Three arrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence service

A head-on collision between two buses on Uganda’s Kampala-Gulu Highway left 46 people dead and multiple others injured, authorities reported. The crash occurred early Wednesday near Kitaleba Village when both buses were attempting to overtake other vehicles, resulting in a head-on impact and a chain reaction that overturned additional cars. Earlier reports had mistakenly listed 63 fatalities, as some unconscious victims were initially counted as … Continue reading 46 Dead After 2 Buses Crash in ‘Head-On’ Collision in Uganda

A surfer and a friend who tried to rescue him both died off Frankston Pier near Melbourne during stormy conditions, police reported. The incident occurred Wednesday as wind gusts reached 130 kph (81 mph), breaking the surfer’s board and leaving him struggling in the water. A 43-year-old local attempted a rescue, but despite a police helicopter recovery, neither man survived. One emergency responder was briefly … Continue reading Surfer in distress and rescuer both die in stormy weather in Australia

The UK has deployed a small team of planning officers, including a senior commander, to Israel to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire at the request of the US. Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK will play an “anchor role” within the American-led Civil Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) alongside troops from Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE, but will not lead operations or enter Gaza. … Continue reading British officers sent to Israel to help monitor Gaza ceasefire

A series of explosions and suspected drone attacks across multiple Russian regions overnight killed at least 12 people and injured several others. In Kopeysk, Chelyabinsk region, a factory producing artillery ammunition for the Russian military exploded, killing 10 and leaving five in critical condition, while 12 employees remained missing. Separate incidents included a bomb-packed stroller near a bus stop in Stavropol, injuring a woman and … Continue reading Explosions and Drone Strikes Hit Russian Regions, Killing 12

Japan’s new foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, said the country plans to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening defense and adapting to emerging threats during President Donald Trump’s visit to Tokyo next week. The talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, are expected to focus on deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance, regional security cooperation with South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, and maintaining stable relations … Continue reading Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy

Sweden has offered to supply Ukraine with up to 150 of its advanced Saab Gripen-E fighter jets, marking the first major jet deal from a NATO member to Kyiv. The agreement, signed as a letter of understanding by President Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, leaves details such as costs, delivery schedules, and exact numbers (100–150 jets) to be determined. The Gripen-E is considered … Continue reading Ukraine could get 150 advanced Swedish fighter jets

Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever on a farm in Taichung, prompting the culling of 195 pigs and a five-day ban on pig movement and slaughter across the island. Authorities established a 3-kilometer control zone around the farm and carried out disinfection measures, while Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih said the virus strain will be isolated before reporting to the World Organization of … Continue reading Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs

Twenty-three people were arrested in Dublin following a second night of violent protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers, Irish police reported. The unrest began after a 26-year-old man, a foreign national who had been issued a deportation order, was arrested over the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl. Demonstrators threw missiles and fireworks at officers, resulting in two injuries, with police describing the … Continue reading Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest

Investigators in Paris have recovered DNA traces from a helmet and gloves linked to the gang behind the Louvre jewel heist, and new video shows the thieves escaping the museum, prosecutors confirmed. The daylight robbery on Sunday lasted just four minutes, during which the group used power tools to break display cases, threatened guards, and fled on scooters, dropping Empress Eugénie’s crown along the way. … Continue reading Police probe new video showing Louvre jewel thieves escaping

Tropical Storm Melissa moved slowly through the Caribbean, threatening Jamaica and southern Hispaniola with life-threatening flooding and landslides. Authorities in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica opened shelters, closed schools and courts, and warned residents in flood-prone areas to seek higher ground. The storm was producing up to 12 inches of rain in eastern Jamaica, with similar amounts expected in southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic, … Continue reading Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean as islands take cover

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss providing Ukraine with a 140-billion-euro ($163bn) loan using frozen Russian assets, a plan welcomed by President Zelenskyy but opposed by Moscow. EU officials, including Council President Antonio Costa, framed Ukraine as a “future member” and indicated a political decision on the loan could be made soon, though Belgium raised legal concerns about using assets held in … Continue reading Ukrainian president to meet with EU leaders as they make decision on war funding

King Charles has become the first British monarch since the Reformation to pray publicly with a Pope, marking a historic moment of Christian unity. During a state visit to the Vatican, he joined Pope Leo XIV in an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel, accompanied by the Queen and senior clergy from both churches. The visit, coinciding with the Papal Jubilee, included an exchange of … Continue reading King and Pope pray together first time since Reformation

The U.S. military conducted two airstrikes this week on suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific, marking the first such attacks in the region as part of an expanding campaign against narcotics trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said five people were killed in the strikes, which took place in international waters and targeted vessels believed to be smuggling cocaine. The operations bring the total number … Continue reading U.S. Widens Campaign Against Alleged Drug Boats With Eastern Pacific Strikes

A 24-year-old Chinese woman was arrested and charged over the theft of gold from Paris’s Natural History Museum, part of a recent wave of high-profile French museum break-ins. The September 16 heist involved nearly six kilograms of native gold, including nuggets from Bolivia, Russia, California, and Australia, valued at around €1.5 million ($1.7 million), though their historical and scientific worth is considered priceless. Investigators said … Continue reading Woman arrested over theft of gold worth $1.7 million from Paris Natural History Museum