A massive landslide destroyed the village of Tarasin in Sudan’s Central Darfur on Sunday, killing an estimated 1,000 people after days of heavy rain, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army. The rebel group said the village was completely leveled, with only one survivor, and appealed for urgent international aid. The ruling Sovereign Council expressed condolences and pledged support, while footage showed the devastated area in … Continue reading Sudan landslide kills more than 1,000 people after wiping out village in Darfur

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Monday, killing at least 1,124 people, injuring over 3,200, and destroying more than 8,000 homes, according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers struggle to reach remote mountain villages in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where many remain trapped under rubble. Difficult terrain, narrow roads, and bad weather have slowed … Continue reading Afghan earthquake death toll crosses 1,100, aid group says

France has ordered its hospitals to prepare for the possibility of all-out war with Russia, with plans to treat large numbers of wounded NATO troops by March 2026. Leaked documents show France expects to become a hub for battlefield casualties, integrating military care into its civilian health system. The move comes amid heightened fears of World War Three, with NATO on alert ahead of Russia’s … Continue reading France orders hospitals to be ready for ‘WW3’

Russia and China carried out their first joint submarine patrol in the Pacific this month, according to Russian state media. A Russian diesel-electric sub traveled about 2,000 miles from Vladivostok, operating with a Chinese vessel in the Sea of Japan and East China Sea. While Beijing has not officially confirmed the mission, Chinese state media cited it as evidence of deepening military cooperation. The patrol … Continue reading Russian and Chinese submarines conduct first-ever joint patrol in Pacific

An angler in Costa Rica caught a rare 6-foot-6 nurse shark with a bright orange body and white eyes, the first documented case of “xanthism” in the species. The catch, made in Tortuguero National Park, marks the first recorded orange shark in the Caribbean Sea, according to Marine Biodiversity researchers. The pigmentation condition gives animals yellow or golden tones, making this sighting a unique scientific discovery, USA … Continue reading First-ever orange shark be caught by fisherman in Costa Rica

At least 61 people, including 19 aid seekers, were killed Thursday as Israeli forces intensified strikes on Gaza City, targeting neighborhoods like Shujayea, Zeitoun, and Sabra. Residents reported mass displacement, with families fleeing toward the coast amid heavy bombardment that Gaza’s civil defence said destroyed more than 1,500 homes. Israel is preparing a major ground assault on Gaza’s largest urban center, which it calls Hamas’s … Continue reading Israel ramps up bombardment of Gaza City as at least 61 killed

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, was indicted Friday on charges of bribery and stock market manipulation, accused of amassing over 1 billion won ($720,000) in illicit gains. Prosecutors say she profited from a stock scheme between 2010–2012, took bribes from the Unification Church in 2022, and conspired with her husband, ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, to receive free polling data. Yoon, impeached … Continue reading Wife of jailed South Korean ex-president indicted for corruption

A Polish Air Force pilot was killed when his F-16 fighter jet crashed during preparations for the Radom Air Show, prompting cancellation of the event. The aircraft, from the 31st Tactical Air Base near Poznan, went down during a practice flight, erupting in flames with no ejection attempt seen. No bystanders were injured. Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and NATO allies paid tribute to the pilot, … Continue reading Pilot killed when F-16 jet crashes during preparations for a Polish air show

Russia launched one of its largest strikes since the 2022 invasion, hitting Kyiv and other cities with missiles and drones on Thursday, killing at least 23 and wounding dozens. Explosions damaged homes, infrastructure, and foreign diplomatic sites, though Russia claimed it targeted military facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the assault was Moscow’s response to peace efforts following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent summit with … Continue reading Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

A BBC investigation accused Leeds funeral director Amie Upton, 38, of keeping dead infants in her home, including allegedly placing one in a baby bouncer “watching cartoons.” Families told reporters they were shocked to discover their children’s bodies at Upton’s house instead of a professional funeral setting, describing the scenes as “like a horror film.” Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust has since banned her from its … Continue reading Funeral director ‘watched cartoons’ with dead babies

Colombia says 34 soldiers have been “kidnapped” by villagers under orders from a rebel group in Guaviare province after a clash that killed 10 FARC holdouts. The villagers are reportedly demanding the return of a slain rebel’s body. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez vowed to use all resources to secure the soldiers’ release and offered a $5,000 reward for information on the rebel commanders behind the … Continue reading Colombia says villagers taking orders from rebel groups kidnapped 34 soldiers

Pakistan has begun evacuating tens of thousands of people after India released water from overflowing dams, raising the risk of cross-border flooding amid ongoing heavy monsoon rains. Over 100,000 residents in Punjab province have been moved to safer areas as authorities warn rivers could swell further. The alert was communicated diplomatically rather than through the usual Indus Waters Commission, amid strained ties following a deadly … Continue reading Pakistan evacuates thousands as India releases water from swollen rivers

Two men in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly caned for hugging and kissing, acts deemed violations of Shariah law that can lead to banned sexual relations. Sentenced to 80 lashes each, the men were whipped in a city park in Banda Aceh, witnessed by about 100 people. Aceh is the only Indonesian province enforcing Shariah law, which also punishes adultery, gambling, and other moral offenses, … Continue reading 2 men publicly caned for hugging and kissing in Indonesia

Australian police are conducting a massive manhunt for Dezi Freeman, 56, suspected of killing two officers and injuring a third in Porepunkah, Victoria. Officers were fired upon while executing a warrant for alleged sexual offences. Freeman remains at large in dense bushland near his home, with authorities using helicopters, armoured vehicles, and local expertise to track him. Police confirmed Freeman’s family is safe and warned … Continue reading Australia police shooting suspect named as manhunt continues

An 18th-century portrait stolen by the Nazis, Portrait of a Lady by Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi, may have resurfaced in a surprising location: hanging above a sofa in a coastal Argentinian home, discovered via a real estate listing rather than official channels. The painting once belonged to Dutch-Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, whose collection was looted during WWII. Investigative journalists from the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad traced the artwork through … Continue reading Painting stolen by Nazis during WWII believed discovered in Argentine real estate listing

Israelis staged nationwide protests Tuesday demanding the release of hostages and an end to the Gaza war, blocking roads and planning a mass rally in Tel Aviv. Families of hostages accused the government of waging a war without clear objectives. Meanwhile, Israeli shelling hit Gaza City and nearby towns overnight, forcing more residents to flee as Israel prepares a new offensive. Local health officials said … Continue reading Israeli protesters hold day of disruption to demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador and three officials, giving them seven days to leave, after accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the incidents, linked by intelligence to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), “dangerous acts of aggression” aimed at sowing discord. Australia has withdrawn its diplomats from Tehran, suspended embassy operations, and warned citizens against … Continue reading Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks on cafe and synagogue

Venezuela has deployed 15,000 troops, along with drones, aircraft, and river security, to its border with Colombia to combat drug trafficking, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced, citing the seizure of 53 tonnes of drugs this year. The move follows U.S. accusations that President Nicolás Maduro and Cabello are tied to drug cartels, with Washington offering rewards of up to $50 million for Maduro’s capture. Maduro … Continue reading Venezuela Sends 15,000 Troops to Border as US Warships Approach

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Kursk region overnight sparked a fire at a nuclear plant, damaging a transformer but causing no injuries or radiation leaks, officials said. The attack, coinciding with Ukraine’s Independence Day, also hit power facilities, while separate drone debris ignited a blaze at the Ust-Luga fuel port in Leningrad region. Russia claimed to have intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported downing … Continue reading Russia says Ukrainian drones hit nuclear power plant during Independence Day strikes

Protests erupted across the UK on Saturday against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers, with counter-demonstrations by antiracism groups leading to clashes and arrests. The rallies followed a High Court ruling blocking a hotel in Essex from hosting asylum seekers after local opposition. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, facing record-high asylum applications and Channel crossings, says it will appeal the decision while pledging … Continue reading Scuffles, arrests as protesters across UK rally against asylum hotels

Vietnam evacuated tens of thousands, shut schools, and closed airports as Typhoon Kajiki — the strongest storm to hit the country this year — approached landfall Monday with winds up to 166 kph (103 mph). Authorities warned of destructive winds, storm surges, flash floods, and landslides, particularly in low-lying coastal areas. More than 40,000 people had already been moved to safety, with plans to evacuate … Continue reading Thousands evacuated, flights canceled as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall

At least 20 Palestinians, including medical staff, four journalists, and an aid worker, were killed in Israeli strikes on the Nasser Hospital compound in southern Gaza on Monday, according to hospital officials and Gaza’s health ministry. The IDF confirmed the strike, saying it would launch an inquiry and expressed regret for civilian casualties. Nasser is the only functioning hospital in southern Gaza, making the attack … Continue reading 20 Palestinians, including 4 journalists, killed in IDF strike on Gaza hospital

A flying object that crashed and exploded in a cornfield in eastern Poland early Wednesday was identified as a Russian drone, according to Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who called it a Russian provocation amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks. The blast damaged nearby homes but caused no injuries. Authorities confirmed no violations of Polish airspace from Ukraine or Belarus and said investigators are examining the site, … Continue reading Poland calls drone crash in the country’s east a Russian provocation amid peace talks

New Zealand has announced a NZ$2.7 billion ($1.6 billion) defense upgrade to replace aging aircraft, citing rising global tensions and growing competition in the Pacific. The package includes five U.S.-made MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR planes, replacing decades-old Seasprites and Boeing 757s. The purchase is part of a plan to double defense spending from 1% to 2% of GDP over the next decade. … Continue reading New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package

A new CSIS report reveals North Korea operates a secret missile base at Sinpung-dong, just 27 km from the Chinese border, capable of housing up to nine nuclear-armed ICBMs and mobile launchers. The site, operational since 2014, is part of Pyongyang’s undeclared missile infrastructure and could threaten East Asia and the U.S. mainland. Analysts say its proximity to China provides strategic protection, complicating potential strikes, … Continue reading North Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, report says