A Gaza-bound aid flotilla, supported by activist Greta Thunberg, was reportedly targeted by drone strikes while docked at a Tunisian port. The attack damaged the vessel, Handala, delaying its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Organizers of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition condemned the strikes, alleging they were deliberate and aimed at preventing aid delivery. No casualties were reported, but the incident has raised concerns … Continue reading Drone strikes Greta Thunberg-led Gaza flotilla in Tunisian port, organizers say

Tom Phillips, who had been evading authorities in New Zealand alongside his three children since December 2021, was fatally shot by police during a confrontation over an armed burglary in Piopio. Law enforcement officers responding to the burglary engaged Phillips, who allegedly opened fire with a high-powered rifle, prompting police to return fire; they believe the man killed was Phillips pending formal identification. Later that … Continue reading Tom Phillips, fugitive father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police

Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Australian mother, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 33 years after poisoning her former parents-in-law and aunt by lacing a beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms. Three of the four victims—her estranged in-laws—died in early August 2023, while the fourth, Reverend Ian Wilkinson, survived the poisoning only after a liver transplant and months of hospitalization. The sentencing … Continue reading Australian mother jailed for life after serving poisonous mushroom lunch

Multiple undersea communication cables in the Red Sea region were recently severed, causing significant internet disruption across parts of Asia and the Middle East. The outage impacted both high-speed connectivity for businesses and everyday online access for consumers. Telecommunications providers are scrambling to reroute traffic and initiate repairs, though replacements may take time due to satellite link limitations. The interruption highlights the vulnerability of global … Continue reading Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast

On the morning of September 8, 2025, two Palestinian attackers opened fire at a crowded bus stop in northern Jerusalem during rush hour, killing six people and injuring at least twelve others. An Israeli soldier and a civilian quickly returned fire, neutralizing the perpetrators on the scene. Eyewitnesses and paramedics described a chaotic scene of broken glass, scattered belongings, and unconscious victims strewn across the … Continue reading Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills 6

Russia launched an unprecedented aerial offensive against Ukraine, deploying over 800 drones and decoys in what observers are calling the largest strike of the conflict so far. The attack targeted multiple key cities—including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Kremenchuk—with one drone striking Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers building, marking the first-ever hit on government HQ. Though Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted a majority of the incoming … Continue reading Russia unleashes mass assault on Ukraine with over 800 drones

The US has designated two Ecuadorian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, part of the Trump administration’s broader push against Latin American cartels. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move in Quito, saying Washington intends to “wage war” on such groups. The step follows a US strike on Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, raising regional concerns over expanded military action, the Associated Press has reported. On … Continue reading US designates 2 more gangs in Latin America as foreign terrorist groups

In the past week, Ukraine has escalated deep drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, knocking out up to 21% of refining capacity and worsening Moscow’s fuel shortages, forcing it to extend a petroleum export ban. Russia responded with massive missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing 26. Ukrainian forces continue to defend key eastern cities such as Pokrovsk and Lyman, while Russia redeploys elite units … Continue reading Ukraine knocks out Russian refineries as Russia kills dozens in Kyiv

At a Paris summit, Western allies led by France and the UK pledged to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, including a potential “reassurance force” after any ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 allies were prepared to commit troops, though details remain unclear. Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the plan, warning that foreign forces in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” and insisting Moscow should act … Continue reading Putin rejects Western security in Ukraine, warning troops would be target

A series of powerful earthquakes, including a 6.2-magnitude tremor on Thursday, have devastated eastern Afghanistan, raising the death toll from Sunday’s quake to over 2,200. Entire villages in Kunar province were destroyed, with nearly all homes damaged, leaving tens of thousands homeless. Rescue efforts are hampered by landslides, rough terrain, and severe shortages of aid, as international support has dwindled since the Taliban takeover. Aid … Continue reading Third earthquake hits Afghanistan as death toll rises above 2,200

The US Defense Department said two Venezuelan fighter jets flew close to the guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham in international waters, calling the move “highly provocative” and warning Caracas not to interfere with US counter-narcotics operations. Venezuela has not commented on the incident, instead highlighting President Nicolás Maduro’s activation of the National Militia amid rising tensions. Washington accuses Maduro of ties to drug cartels and has deployed warships … Continue reading Pentagon warns Venezuela after claiming military aircraft flew by Navy vessel

Recent investigations reveal that safeguards in physician-assisted suicide laws are frequently ignored, challenging claims that such measures can be tightly controlled. In U.S. states where assisted suicide is legal, oversight is weak, rules are routinely violated, and regulations are being loosened, creating “suicide tourism” destinations. Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) program illustrates the extreme outcome, with euthanasia now accounting for 1 in 20 deaths … Continue reading In Canada, ‘medical aid in dying’ becomes leading cause of death

At least 60 people have died after a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized in Niger State, Nigeria, while heading to Dugga for a condolence visit. Authorities said the accident was caused by overloading and a collision with a submerged tree stump. Women and children made up the majority of the victims, and rescue operations are ongoing to locate missing passengers, Al-Jazeera has reported. Boat … Continue reading At least 60 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria, officials say

A suicide bombing at a Balochistan National Party rally in Quetta killed 15 people and injured dozens, the province’s interior minister said. The attack occurred in a stadium parking lot as participants were dispersing, and the Islamic State claimed responsibility through its propaganda channels. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but poorest province, has long faced insurgency and separatist violence, with armed groups targeting both state forces and … Continue reading Bomb blast kills 15 near political rally in Pakistan

Two Colombian soldiers were seriously burned after being doused with gasoline and set on fire during an anti-drug operation in Putumayo, near the Ecuadorian border. The attack occurred as military personnel attempted to destroy a cocaine lab, and the army accused the Comandos de Frontera, a dissident FARC faction, of orchestrating the assault and coercing local civilians. Such violent incidents have become increasingly common in … Continue reading Colombian soldiers doused with gasoline, set on fire during mission to destroy cocaine lab

The death toll from the Lisbon streetcar crash rose to 17 after two more victims died in hospital, while 21 others, including a 3-year-old child, were injured. The victims represented a range of nationalities, highlighting the streetcar’s popularity with tourists during the busy summer season. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the derailment, and investigations are ongoing, with forensic teams working overnight on autopsies … Continue reading Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash rises to 17, Portugal observes national day of mourning

While attending a Chinese military parade with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin launched one of the deadliest attacks on Ukraine in the conflict, striking Kyiv and multiple locations with missiles and drones, disrupting railways and forcing NATO jets to scramble. Amid escalating tensions, Putin criticized NATO expansion as the “root cause” of the war and warned that resolving Ukraine’s crisis requires addressing … Continue reading NATO scrambles warplanes as Russia launches ‘biggest attack of the war’

Graham Linehan, co-creator of Father Ted and The IT Crowd, says he was arrested at Heathrow Airport over posts about transgender people that police allege incited violence. Linehan, 57, has a history of controversial comments about trans women, including calling them violent criminals in women-only spaces. He was released on bail with a ban on posting to X after being hospitalized for high blood pressure during questioning. His … Continue reading TV writer Graham Linehan’s arrest over social media posts sparks free speech outcry in the UK

Burkina Faso’s transitional military government has passed a law criminalizing homosexuality, imposing prison sentences of two to five years, fines, and deportation for foreigners. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala announced the measure, which takes immediate effect as part of broader family and citizenship reforms. The law was unanimously approved by 71 unelected members of the transitional assembly. Rights groups are expected to condemn the move, … Continue reading Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines

Israel has launched a ground operation in Gaza City, IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed, calling it a decisive stage in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised soldiers and reiterated demands for Hamas to release all hostages, disarm, and relinquish control of Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Gaza City could face destruction similar to Rafah and Beit Hanoun if Hamas … Continue reading Israel begins ground operation in Gaza City, IDF says

Mexican authorities say influencer Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay, her husband, and their two children were found executed and wrapped in plastic inside their pickup truck in Guadalajara, likely in a cartel-related attack. Investigators believe the family was killed at a nearby auto repair shop before their bodies were moved. Two suspects were briefly detained but later released, and armed men later kidnapped them outside the prosecutor’s … Continue reading TikTok influencer and her family found dead after cartel-style execution

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military struck a drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, killing 11 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang. He called it a warning against trafficking drugs into the U.S. and shared a video of the vessel exploding, though its authenticity was questioned by Venezuelan officials, who suggested it may have been AI-generated. Venezuela’s President Nicolás … Continue reading US strike on vessel in Caribbean targeted Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, killed 11

An 85-year-old man was killed and his 82-year-old wife injured when a herd of cows trampled them while hiking with their dog in Austria’s Ramsau am Dachstein. The couple was taken to a Salzburg hospital, where the man died before surgery. Local authorities are investigating, pending an autopsy, CBS News has reported. Fatal cow attacks are rare in Austria, which has issued hiking safety guidelines … Continue reading Hiker dies after getting trampled by cows in Austrian Alps

Hundreds of Yemenis gathered in Sanaa on Monday to mourn Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several ministers killed in an Israeli strike last week, the most senior officials lost since Israel and the U.S. began targeting the group. The funeral, held at Shaab Mosque, featured chants against Israel and the U.S., with coffins draped in Yemeni flags. The strike followed a Houthi missile attack … Continue reading Yemenis mourn killed Houthi prime minister as rebel group targets ship in Red Sea

The plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while landing in southern Bulgaria, with authorities suspecting Russian interference. Pilots had to rely on paper maps and alternative navigation methods but landed safely. The EU condemned the incident as part of Russia’s hostile tactics and vowed to strengthen defence and satellite capabilities. Bulgaria confirmed the GPS signal was neutralized, while Moscow … Continue reading EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming