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

Parisians and tourists swam in the Seine River this weekend for the first time in over a century after the city officially opened three free bathing sites following a major €1.4 billion cleanup. The project, accelerated for last year’s Olympics, improved sewage connections, water treatment, and stormwater storage. About 1,000 swimmers daily can access sites near the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the National Library until … Continue reading Paris reopens Seine River to public swimming after century-long ban

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on Monday, sending ash 18 km (11 miles) into the sky, blanketing villages and forcing at least 24 international and several domestic flight cancellations. No casualties were reported. The eruption, the volcano’s biggest since November 2024, triggered gas and lava flows up to 5 km down its slopes. Authorities maintained the highest alert level and expanded exclusion zones as volcanic activity increased, … Continue reading Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, sending ash cloud 11 miles in the air

At least 11 civilians were killed and over 80 injured, including children, in Russian attacks across Ukraine, as Moscow intensified drone and missile strikes on civilian areas. Meanwhile, Russia’s transport minister, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in an apparent suicide hours after President Putin dismissed him amid alleged corruption related to military fortifications. Ukraine, facing troop shortages and delays in Western aid, is ramping up … Continue reading Ukraine reports at least 11 dead and over 80 injured in Russian attacks

The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports and infrastructure in Yemen, including Hudaydah and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader, in response to repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel. The Houthis claimed to have repelled the strikes and retaliated by firing missiles and drones at Israeli targets, including Ben Gurion Airport. Meanwhile, Houthi forces attacked the bulk carrier Magic Seas in the Red … Continue reading Israel says it struck Houthi-held ports and cargo ship in Yemen

An Australian court found Erin Patterson, 50, guilty of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder for serving a 2023 lunch of beef Wellington laced with deadly mushrooms that killed her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson. Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, survived after weeks in hospital. Patterson, who claimed it was an accident, faces life in prison after … Continue reading Australian woman guilty of murdering relatives with poisonous mushrooms

Japan warned of more strong earthquakes near its southwestern islands after over 1,000 tremors in two weeks, including a 5.5-magnitude quake that forced some evacuations. Officials urged the public to ignore rumors of an imminent disaster fueled by a manga that some interpret as predicting a major quake this month. The Japan Meteorological Agency stressed that earthquakes cannot be precisely predicted, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia’s largest drone and missile attack of the war on Ukraine this week, which disrupted power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and raised nuclear safety concerns. Ukraine said over 500 drones and missiles targeted Kyiv, killing one and injuring at least 23. Fighting has also intensified elsewhere, with Russia advancing in northeastern regions. Both sides reported heavy drone attacks, … Continue reading UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine

Two American veterans working with the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) were injured in a grenade attack while delivering aid to Palestinians. They are in stable condition. GHF blamed Hamas for the assault, citing prior threats and claims that Hamas had offered bounties on its workers. The organization shared evidence of Iranian-made grenades used in the attack and criticized the international community for … Continue reading American veterans attacked, injured while distributing aid in Gaza with US-backed group

An arsonist set fire to the front doors of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on Friday night, forcing about 20 worshippers to flee safely through a rear exit. Police say the fire was quickly contained, with damage limited to the entrance. The suspect fled on foot and has not been identified. The attack comes seven months after another Melbourne synagogue was destroyed by arson. Victoria’s … Continue reading Arsonist sets fire to door at Australian synagogue with worshippers inside

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since Iran’s recent 12-day war with Israel, attending a ceremony at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosque ahead of the Shia festival of Ashura. The conflict began on 13 June with an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, leading to Iranian retaliatory strikes. The US also joined, hitting Iran’s nuclear facilities on 22 June. … Continue reading Iran supreme leader in first public appearance since Israel war