Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has been re-elected with 56.8% of the vote, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, who received 33%. Chakwera, 70, conceded, pledging a peaceful transfer of power. The election was dominated by economic concerns, including soaring inflation, food shortages, and widespread poverty. Mutharika, 85, previously served as president from 2014 to 2020, when he was credited with infrastructure improvements and lower inflation, though … Continue reading Malawi’s ex-president Mutharika, 85, wins election by a landside

At least 64 people were killed in a night attack on the Saint Joseph parish in Ntoyo, North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, carried out by the Islamist rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Victims, gathered for a mourning ceremony, were hacked, shot, or bludgeoned, and some homes were set ablaze. The ADF, which pledged allegiance to Islamic State’s Central Africa Province in … Continue reading 64 killed in attack on Catholic parish in Congo

A massive sinkhole opened on a major road in Bangkok on Wednesday, damaging infrastructure, trapping vehicles, and forcing nearby evacuations. Officials said no one was injured, but three vehicles were caught in the collapse, which may have been triggered by construction at an underground train station. The sinkhole severed a four-lane road, pulled down power poles, and damaged water pipes, prompting electricity and water shutoffs. … Continue reading Massive sinkhole swallows part of a Bangkok road, forcing evacuations in Thailand’s capital

Italy and Spain announced they are sending ships to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla, after activists reported their aid vessels bound for Gaza were attacked by drones. The group claims Israel is behind the strikes, which they say caused explosions, damage, and communication disruptions just days before reaching Gaza. More than 500 unarmed participants from multiple countries, including Italy, Sweden, and Spain, are aboard the … Continue reading Italy and Spain deploy ships to help Gaza aid flotilla targeted in drone attack

Tropical Cyclone Ragasa, once the world’s strongest storm of the year, weakened into a tropical depression Thursday as it moved from southern China toward Vietnam, but it left widespread damage and casualties in its wake. In China’s Guangdong province, hundreds of thousands lost power, streets were flooded, and more than 10,000 trees were toppled. Over 2 million people were relocated before the storm hit. Taiwan … Continue reading A weakened storm Ragasa pushes across China’s south coast after flooding

Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark was shut down Wednesday evening after unidentified drones were spotted over its airspace, just two days after similar incidents closed Copenhagen Airport. Police confirmed flights were diverted as they investigated, though the number and origin of the drones remain unknown. The repeated disruptions have fueled suspicions of Russian involvement, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning the incursions are part of … Continue reading More mystery drones shut down another airport in Denmark

The U.S. State Department announced it is designating the gang Barrio 18 as a foreign terrorist organization, citing attacks on officials, security personnel, and civilians in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. The move places the gang alongside groups like MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and major drug cartels previously labeled as terrorist organizations under President Trump’s administration. Barrio 18 was also named a “Specially Designated Global … Continue reading U.S. designates Barrio 18 as foreign terrorist organization

The CEO of South Korean battery maker Aricell, Park Soon-kwan, and his son, a senior company executive, were each sentenced to 15 years in prison for a factory fire last year that killed 23 workers. The court ruled that Park failed to implement proper safety measures, and the fire was deemed preventable given the hazardous conditions. Investigators found the company lacked safety protocols, worker training, … Continue reading South Korea jails CEO of battery maker for 15 years over deadly fire

Iran has begun rebuilding missile-production sites hit by Israel during the 12-day war in June, according to satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press. However, key equipment—large “planetary mixers” needed to produce solid fuel—appears to be missing, limiting full restoration of the program. Missile production is a central part of Iran’s military deterrence, especially after its air defenses were heavily damaged during the conflict. Experts … Continue reading Iran starts rebuilding missile sites hit by Israel

Colombian rapper Bayron Sanchez, known as B King, has been found dead in Mexico, authorities confirmed, after disappearing on September 16 along with Colombian DJ Jorge Herrera (Regio Clown) in Mexico City. B King’s manager initially suspected a kidnapping but no ransom was demanded, prompting a missing persons report. Herrera’s body, found the following day, has yet to be formally identified. Colombian President Gustavo Petro … Continue reading Colombian rapper who went missing on tour found dead in Mexico, prosecutors say

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani condemned Israel’s September 9 strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha as a “treacherous attack” and “state terrorism” during his U.N. General Assembly speech. He criticized the bombing, which killed six people, as a political assassination carried out in a residential area with schools and diplomatic missions, undermining ongoing ceasefire efforts. Sheikh Tamim accused Israel of treating negotiations … Continue reading Qatar’s emir accuses Israel of trying to derail Gaza truce talks

A Gaza-bound flotilla of aid ships and pro-Palestinian activists reported explosions and multiple drone attacks near Greece, with communications on some vessels jammed, organizers said. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) confirmed the incidents, while activists, including German human rights worker Yasemin Acar and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, said several boats were targeted. Videos posted by the flotilla showed explosions and drones dropping devices on vessels, … Continue reading Explosions and drones targeting Gaza aid flotilla boats, activists say

The IDF has completed the encirclement of Gaza City, securing key areas including Sheikh Radwan, the coastline, Sabra, and Tel al-Hawa, according to military sources. Over 600,000 residents are estimated to have fled the city, while Hamas reportedly remains confused about IDF positions and the scale of the assault. Clashes have been limited so far, with Hamas avoiding major confrontations, though one Israeli commander, Maj. … Continue reading IDF encircles Gaza City as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II

Typhoon Ragasa has forced the evacuation of nearly 2 million people in southern China as it approaches densely populated coastal areas, following deadly flooding in Taiwan. The storm, packing hurricane-force winds, has disrupted Hong Kong and southern China, triggering landslides, flooding, and massive waves. In Taiwan, at least 17 people died and 17 remain missing after a natural dam in Hualien County collapsed, releasing 68 … Continue reading Nearly 2 million evacuated as deadly Typhoon Ragasa slams into southern China

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Russia on Monday at an emergency U.N. Security Council session that Moscow should not complain if its aircraft or missiles are shot down over NATO territory. The alert follows recent Russian incursions into Estonian and Polish airspace, including drones downed by NATO planes. Sikorski emphasized that any unauthorized entry into NATO airspace, deliberate or accidental, would be met with … Continue reading Poland warns Russia not to ‘whine’ if its jets are shot down in NATO airspace

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Hong Kong on Wednesday with fierce winds, flooding, and storm surges before moving toward southern China, where it is expected to make landfall along Guangdong’s coast. The storm smashed glass doors at hotels, flooded residential areas, and forced the suspension of flights, trains, and ferry services, with more than 760 people sheltering in temporary facilities. In Taiwan, at least 17 people … Continue reading Super Typhoon Ragasa: 17 killed in Taiwan and Hong Kong battered as storm moves towards China

Norwegian police said Tuesday they were investigating an explosion near the Israeli embassy in central Oslo, warning the public to stay clear after finding additional undetonated explosives. No injuries were reported, but officials said the blast was likely caused by a planted hand grenade left on a tramline. Police arrested a 13-year-old suspect and are probing whether others were involved, though they suggested the attack … Continue reading Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo

A prison riot in Machala, Ecuador, between rival gangs Los Choneros and Los Lobos left 13 inmates and a guard dead, with 14 others injured and some inmates escaping. The 40-minute clash involved guns, bombs, and grenades, highlighting the country’s overcrowded, gang-controlled prisons. Ecuador has seen a surge in violence, with prisons under military control since January 2024 and homicides rising sharply, CBS News has … Continue reading 14 killed, including a guard, in prison clashes in Ecuador as some inmates escape

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy prepared for a “very intense week” at the U.N. General Assembly, seeking support for a U.S.-led peace effort and a potential summit with Putin. International concern has grown over the conflict spreading, following Russian drones reaching Poland and fighter jets entering Estonian airspace, prompting an emergency U.N. Security … Continue reading Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes

At least 74 people were arrested in Moldova over an alleged plot to incite mass riots ahead of next weekend’s parliamentary elections, which President Maia Sandu blamed on Russian interference. Police carried out over 250 raids, saying the suspects were trained abroad and coordinated by criminal elements from Russia. Sandu accused the Kremlin of funding efforts to destabilize the country and warned voters not to let Moldova fall under … Continue reading Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections

A New Zealand mother, Hakyung Lee, 44, has been convicted of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases, a case that shocked the country. The remains were discovered in 2022 in an abandoned storage unit in Auckland, years after the killings. Lee, arrested in South Korea and extradited, claimed she was mentally unwell following her husband’s death and believed it was best for … Continue reading NZ woman found guilty of killing her two children in ‘suitcase murders’

Thousands of Italians staged nationwide strikes and protests on Monday in solidarity with Palestinians, causing major disruption in cities including Milan, Rome, Turin and Bologna. Clashes erupted outside Milan’s central station, where police were injured as a fringe group hurled stones and smoke bombs. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence as “shameful,” while critics accused her of failing to clarify Italy’s stance on Israel. … Continue reading Clashes break out as Italians strike demanding action over Gaza

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been released from prison in Egypt after serving six years for sharing a Facebook post, following a pardon by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. His release came after sustained lobbying by the UK government and pressure from Egypt’s human rights council. Abd el-Fattah, a prominent figure of the Arab Spring, was convicted of spreading false news but widely seen as … Continue reading British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed from prison

Hak Ja Han, the 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church and widow of founder Sun Myung Moon, was arrested in South Korea on Tuesday amid a bribery investigation. Prosecutors allege church officials bribed former First Lady Kim Keon Hee and conservative lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong, both of whom are facing criminal charges. Han denies directing the payments, insisting a church official acted alone. A Seoul court … Continue reading Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president’s wife

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) with three counts of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs.” Prosecutors allege his involvement in at least 76 murders: 19 in Davao City between 2013–2016, 14 “high value target” killings during his presidency in 2016–2017, and 43 during nationwide “clearance” operations from 2016–2018. While prosecutors say thousands were … Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippines president, charged with crimes against humanity at ICC