New photos obtained by CBS News show extensive damage to U.S. military bases and equipment across the Middle East following Iranian missile and drone attacks. The images, provided anonymously by active-duty service members, show destroyed buildings, damaged barracks, and military equipment hit by strikes. At Prince Sultan Air Force Base in Saudi Arabia, an E-3 Sentry aircraft was severely damaged, with its tail completely severed … Continue reading Widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks

Turkish authorities detained at least 47 people during raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists across 12 provinces. The raids were conducted under the government’s “My Family is Safe” campaign, which officials say is intended to protect family values. Authorities targeted LGBTQ+ groups including Kaos GL, while activists said websites and social media accounts connected to LGBTQ+ organizations were also blocked. Human … Continue reading Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after it entered the country’s airspace from neighboring Belarus. Lithuanian officials said the drone was heading west and was destroyed near the village of Pratkunai, outside Kaunas. Poland also scrambled fighter jets as a precaution following increased Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and the discovery of a suspected Russian military drone in the Baltic Sea. Officials … Continue reading Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte pledged continued support for Ukraine after Russian drone strikes occurred near the Polish border. Rutte said NATO would strengthen its defenses along its eastern border and would not be deterred from supporting Kyiv. Poland also announced increased security along its border with Ukraine after Russian drones struck a train and areas near border crossings. European officials said the attacks appeared intended … Continue reading NATO pledges more Ukraine support after Russia strikes near Poland

Fighting in Yemen intensified as government forces attacked Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea while the Houthis launched attacks toward neighboring Saudi Arabia. The Houthis recently captured the port city of Mokha and an island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, increasing their control over a crucial shipping route. The escalating attacks on Saudi oil facilities and Red Sea shipping are raising concerns about global … Continue reading Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

A key Saudi oil pipeline damaged in an attack could remain mostly out of service for three to five weeks while repairs are completed. The East-West Pipeline is especially important because Saudi Arabia has relied on it to transport oil to the Red Sea after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted. The pipeline had been carrying between 2.6 million and 4 million barrels … Continue reading Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials. Strikes hit cities including Pavlohrad, Dnipro, Mykolaiv and Sumy, as well as a civilian vessel near Odesa. Ukraine responded with a drone attack on industrial facilities in Russia’s Arctic Yamal-Nenets region, more than 3,000 kilometers from Ukraine. Ukrainian forces said they struck two major gas-processing plants, marking one … Continue reading Russian strikes kill 15 in Ukraine as Canada offers aid for air defences

A tour bus carrying 45 Dutch passengers crashed and overturned in eastern Switzerland, killing five people and injuring 40 others. The accident happened Thursday in a construction zone between the villages of Susch and Zernez after the bus struck a roadside barrier. Three of the injured passengers remain in serious condition, while others suffered moderate or minor injuries. Seven rescue helicopters and 13 ambulance crews … Continue reading Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland

A ferry fire in the Philippines has left dozens of people dead after the vessel caught fire while traveling between islands. Rescue crews recovered additional bodies as authorities continued searching the burned-out ferry. Several passengers were rescued, but the exact number of people aboard remained unclear as officials worked to account for everyone. Investigators are examining what caused the fire and why it spread so … Continue reading Death toll in Philippines ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured the strategic Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opening a new front in the regional conflict. The seizure follows the Houthis’ capture of the nearby port city of Mokha and threatens one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Saudi Arabia responded by launching an airstrike on Mokha’s airport as tensions between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni … Continue reading Houthis seize an island in a key strait, opening a new front in the Iran war

Three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico are facing trial for the murders. The victims were reportedly surfing in Baja California when they disappeared in April 2025. Prosecutors allege the suspects killed the three men while attempting to steal their pickup truck. The case has drawn international attention and renewed concerns about violence and crime in the region, … Continue reading Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico

Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes overnight, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more. A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk killed at least four people, including a child, and wounded 29 others. Russia said it intercepted nearly 600 Ukrainian drones, while debris caused fires and damage in several areas. Russian drones struck a border crossing between Ukraine … Continue reading Ukraine, Russia trade drone strikes, killing 6

Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, marking another step in their rapidly growing relationship. The one-kilometer, two-lane bridge crosses the Tumen River and connects Russia’s Khasan area with North Korea’s Tumangang region. The bridge is expected to handle up to 300 vehicles a day and could eventually support passenger traffic, expanding trade and travel between the two … Continue reading North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a major wave of drone and missile attacks against four cities in Saudi Arabia. The strikes targeted military sites and several oil facilities, including an Aramco refinery in Jizan, causing fires and damage. Saudi authorities said 73 people, including women and children, were wounded in the attacks. Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate, raising fears that the fighting could further … Continue reading Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war

A landslide struck one of the main starting points for climbers on Japan’s Mount Fuji after heavy rain hit central parts of the country. Three vehicles were buried by debris, but no injuries or deaths were reported from the landslide. Heavy rainfall in Shizuoka Prefecture also forced the closure of the Fuji Subaru Line, a major access road to the mountain. Elsewhere, two climbers were … Continue reading Landslide hits Japan’s Mount Fuji after heavy rain 

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of carrying out “unacceptable” activities that were incompatible with their diplomatic status. Hungary’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anita Orban said the decision was made to protect the country’s security and sovereignty, while stressing that diplomatic relations with Russia would continue. Russia condemned the move and promised a “harsh and painful” response, … Continue reading Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow promises harsh response

Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera and stole four paintings by renowned French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir in a heist that lasted less than three minutes. The stolen works were valued at about €9 million ($10.5 million), but police quickly arrived after the museum’s alarm was triggered, forcing the thieves to flee. Two paintings, “Portrait of Madame Pichon” and … Continue reading Thieves steal Renoir paintings from French museum, dropping two as they flee

The UK government has accused Israeli settler extremists of carrying out ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in parts of the West Bank, saying the actions have received support or tolerance from members of Israel’s government. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sweeping new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, including restrictions on settlement goods, services, financing, and certain arms exports connected to the occupation. The British government also declared … Continue reading UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank

Britain is planning a major military exercise to test how it could mobilise its large population of military veterans in preparation for a potential war. The exercise would involve retired soldiers being called back into service, with officials describing it as a scale of mobilisation not seen in Britain for many years. The plan comes as the UK faces growing concerns about threats from Russia … Continue reading UK Army to mobilize veterans in preparation for war

Iran claims that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy captured an advanced unmanned U.S. military submarine near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media said the vessel was intercepted during what the IRGC described as a complex intelligence and operational mission. The Iranian military claims the unmanned submarine is one of the United States’ most advanced autonomous underwater systems, which could potentially … Continue reading Iran declares capture of US sub near Strait of Hormuz

A powerful eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted air travel, leaving around 270,000 passengers affected and grounding more than 2,000 flights.  The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, has sent volcanic ash thousands of feet into the atmosphere, reaching areas around Jakarta and forcing several airports to close.  Schools in several affected regions have moved classes online, while authorities have advised … Continue reading Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and other war crimes, was buried in Serbia on Monday with military honors and a large crowd in attendance.  Mladic died last week while serving a life sentence for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the siege of Sarajevo and other atrocities during the Bosnian War. Many Serbs continue to view Mladic as … Continue reading War criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings

Nepal is dealing with severe flooding and landslides that have caused major destruction and raised concerns about the reliability of information coming out of the country. The disaster has highlighted questions about how China is reporting on the situation, particularly because of Beijing’s close relationship with Nepal and its influence over regional information. Reports and images coming from affected areas have been difficult to independently … Continue reading As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China’s reporting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally deployed a new warship called the Kang Kon, saying it is capable of delivering devastating retaliatory strikes against an enemy.  The destroyer was commissioned at the eastern port of Wonsan as North Korea continues efforts to strengthen and modernize its navy. North Korea said the Kang Kon carries the same weapons systems as the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon, which analysts … Continue reading North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics, according to Lebanese state media.  One strike destroyed a three-story residential building, killing nine people and injuring five others, while a separate drone strike hit a civilian vehicle carrying two medics. The strikes came as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah despite a U.S.-brokered … Continue reading Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount