German customs officials seized around 1,500 young tarantulas hidden in chocolate cake boxes at Cologne Bonn Airport in a shipment from Vietnam. Alerted by an unusual smell, officers found the spiders in plastic containers, with many not surviving the trip. The surviving tarantulas were handed to an expert, The Guardian has reported. Authorities are pursuing criminal charges against the intended recipient for customs and animal … Continue reading 1,500 tarantulas found hidden in cake boxes at German airport

German backpacker Caroline Wilga, 26, was rescued after surviving 11 nights lost in Western Australia’s outback. After crashing her van and hitting her head, she wandered off in a confused state, eventually surviving by drinking from puddles and sheltering in a cave. Found barefoot and exhausted over 30km from her van, she thanked those involved in her rescue and expressed deep gratitude for the community’s … Continue reading German backpacker lost in outback ‘beyond grateful’ to be found

Australia’s largest-ever military exercise, Talisman Sabre, is underway, involving over 35,000 troops from 19 nations. Live-fire drills with newly acquired HIMARS launchers were conducted in Queensland. The biennial U.S.-Australia exercise is also being held in Papua New Guinea for the first time. Chinese surveillance ships are expected to monitor the drills, as in past years, ABC News has reported. The exercise began as Australian Prime … Continue reading A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia

Eight people were detained after violent clashes in Torre-Pacheco, Spain, between far-right groups, local residents, and migrants. The unrest erupted Saturday following the beating of an elderly man earlier in the week, which prompted far-right calls for revenge against the town’s large migrant community. Among those arrested were suspects in the original assault and others involved in the clashes, ABC News has reported. Police reinforced … Continue reading Police detain 8 people after anti-migrant clashes in Spanish town

Dozens have been killed and over 200 wounded in armed clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias in southern Syria’s Suweida province. The violence began Sunday after the reported abduction of a Druze merchant and spread to multiple towns, despite government efforts to restore order. Shelling, drone attacks, and house burnings were reported. Israel said it struck tanks moving toward Suweida, citing potential … Continue reading Dozens killed in clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria

More than 70 people were arrested in the U.K. on Saturday during protests against the government’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Most arrests in London, Manchester, and Cardiff were for showing support for the now-proscribed group. The ban follows a June break-in at an RAF base where activists caused $9.4 million in damage protesting U.K. military support for Israel, NBC News has … Continue reading More than 70 arrested at U.K. protests in support of banned group Palestine Action

Russian attacks killed at least seven people and injured 17 across Ukraine since Saturday, Ukrainian officials said. President Zelenskyy reported over 1,800 drones, 1,200 guided bombs, and 83 missiles used against Ukraine in a week, calling it intensified terror. The frontlines remain mostly stable with slow Russian advances, ABC News has reported. Russia claims to have captured Nikolaevka and Karl Marx in Donetsk, while a … Continue reading Moscow ‘intensifying its terror’ as Russian strikes kill 7 and injure 17 across Ukraine, officials say

Ukraine says it has killed two Russian agents who resisted arrest after being tracked down following the assassination of senior intelligence officer Col Ivan Voronych in Kyiv on Thursday. The suspects had been monitoring Voronych’s movements before he was shot in broad daylight. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) coordinated the operation with national police, the BBC has reported. The killing comes amid record Russian air strikes … Continue reading Russia’s agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine

A small plane was involved in a serious collision at London Southend Airport in Essex, England, on Sunday around 4 p.m. Emergency services responded with multiple ambulances and air support. Zeusch Aviation confirmed its flight SUZ1 was involved and is cooperating with the investigation. Nearby clubs were evacuated, and the airport was closed until further notice, with all flights canceled, ABC News has reported. The Air … Continue reading Emergency teams respond to plane ‘collision’ at London Southend Airport

An Israeli air strike on Sunday killed ten people, including six children, as they queued for water in central Gaza’s al-Nuseirat refugee camp. Israel’s military said a “technical error” caused the missile to miss its intended target, an Islamic Jihad militant, and said the incident is under review. Across Gaza, Israeli strikes have intensified, with Gaza’s Civil Defence reporting 19 more deaths the same day … Continue reading Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits ‘error’

Former NCT member Taeil, 31, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison in South Korea for raping an unconscious Chinese tourist along with two accomplices. The crime, which took place after drinking in Seoul’s Itaewon district, was described as “extremely grave” by the court. All three men must also complete a sexual violence treatment program, the BBC has reported. Taeil left … Continue reading K-pop singer jailed three and a half years for rape

Shalev Zevuloni, 22, was killed in a combined shooting and stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank. The attackers, two Palestinian Authority police officers recently returned from Qatar, were killed at the scene after exchanging fire. Following the attack, the IDF set up roadblocks around Hebron and Bethlehem, The Jerusalem Post has reported. Israeli leaders praised security forces for their quick … Continue reading Israeli murdered in shooting, stabbing attack in West Bank

Two people died in Guatemala when rocks fell on their vehicle during a series of earthquakes on Tuesday. Over 37 quakes and aftershocks, ranging from magnitude 3.0 to 5.7, were recorded, causing landslides, evacuations, and minor damage. The epicenter was in Sacatepéquez, with aftershocks in Escuintla and Guatemala departments, ABC News has reported. An orange alert was declared, and rescue efforts were underway for people … Continue reading Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths in Guatemala

A 19-year-old Australian surfer, Darcy Deefholts, was rescued Thursday after spending the night on uninhabited North Solitary Island, about seven miles offshore. He went missing Wednesday after surfing near Wooli, prompting a land and sea search. His father made an emotional plea for help online. Police and Marine Rescue NSW crews found him safely the next day, calling it a “miracle,” CBS News has reported. … Continue reading Rescuers find lost Australian surfer on uninhabited island

A senior Ukrainian security service officer, Col Ivan Voronich, was shot dead with a silenced pistol on a Kyiv street Thursday morning. He was killed with five close-range shots while leaving his apartment. Ukrainian officials blamed Russian special services. Voronich led a counter-terrorism unit and had fought Russia since 2014. Both sides have carried out assassinations during the war, with Ukrainian attacks killing Russian generals … Continue reading Top spy shot dead with silenced pistol in Kyiv

Six crew members were rescued from the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C after it was attacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, killing at least four sailors with 15 still missing. The Houthis said they targeted the Greek-owned ship with drones and missiles in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The ship sank off Yemen’s Hodeidah port after sustaining heavy damage. The attack follows … Continue reading Six rescued after attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel

Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has detained two Chinese nationals in Kyiv for allegedly attempting to steal classified military technology related to the Neptune cruise missile system. The suspects, a former student and his father, are accused of trying to pass the information to Chinese intelligence. The younger man was caught during a document handover, and both face espionage charges, Kyiv Independent has reported. The incident … Continue reading Ukraine detains Chinese spies tasked with stealing Neptune missile technology, SBU says

French authorities raided the far-right National Rally (RN) headquarters in Paris as part of an investigation into alleged illegal campaign financing between 2020 and 2024, including possible money laundering and forged documents. RN president Jordan Bardella called it a “harassment campaign” and an attack on democracy. No charges have been filed yet, Euro News has reported. The raid follows recent convictions of RN leader Marine … Continue reading French authorities raid far-right National Rally party HQ in campaign finance probe

Russia launched its largest drone attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, using 741 drones and 13 missiles, according to President Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s air force said it shot down most of the drones and several missiles, but impacts were recorded in multiple regions. Zelenskyy called it the biggest single-day aerial attack so far, criticizing Moscow for rejecting peace efforts. Poland raised its air defense alert … Continue reading Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine as Kyiv pushes US for air defense aid

Two active members of Canada’s armed forces are among four people charged in an alleged plot to form an anti-government militia and seize land in Quebec. Police say the group conducted military-style training, used prohibited weapons and explosives, and planned to create a violent anti-government “community.” Three suspects face terrorism-related charges, while all four face weapons charges. The RCMP began investigating in March 2023, seizing … Continue reading Canadian soldiers charged over plot to seize part of Quebec

Executions in Saudi Arabia hit a record high in 2024, with 345 people executed last year and 180 in the first half of this year, according to Amnesty International. Activists highlight the kingdom’s growing use of the death penalty for nonviolent drug offenses, which make up about two-thirds of recent executions. Many foreign nationals on death row face unfair trials and lack legal representation, the … Continue reading Executions in Saudi Arabia reach a record high mostly over drug cases, Amnesty says

Monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River on Tuesday, destroying the main Friendship Bridge linking Nepal and China at Rasuwagadi and leaving 20 people missing—14 Nepalis and six Chinese. Rescue teams, including an army helicopter, have saved 55 people so far. The flooding swept away homes, trucks, and parked vehicles at the border. The disaster has halted trade along this key route, forcing … Continue reading Monsoon floods sweep away 20 people and the main bridge linking Nepal to China

At least 11 people were killed and over 500 arrested during anti-government protests across Kenya on Monday, according to police. The demonstrations marked the 35th anniversary of the pro-democracy Saba Saba march and were fueled by anger over corruption, police brutality, and recent deaths in custody. Security forces used tear gas, water cannons, and reportedly live fire to disperse crowds in cities including Nairobi. Despite … Continue reading 11 dead and hundreds arrested in Kenya’s anti-government protests

Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 wounded in a Hamas roadside bomb attack in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, on Monday night. The bombs, detonated in succession during a ground operation, struck foot soldiers from the Kfir Brigade’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion and Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade. A Hamas cell also opened fire during the ambush. Israeli forces responded with air support to prevent possible abductions. … Continue reading 5 IDF soldiers killed, 14 injured by roadside bombs in northern Gaza

A 35-year-old man died by suicide after running onto the tarmac at Milan Bergamo Airport and throwing himself into the engine of a Volotea Airbus A319 preparing for takeoff. He was not a passenger or airport employee and had entered the restricted area without a ticket, evading police before the fatal act. The incident led to temporary suspension of airport operations, flight cancellations, and diversions. … Continue reading Man ‘commits suicide’ by ‘throwing self’ into jet engine on runway