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 Australia has withdrawn its diplomats from Tehran, suspended embassy operations, and warned citizens against … Continue reading Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks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

Britain’s asylum housing crisis has intensified after a High Court ruling blocked the use of a hotel in Epping, fueling calls for similar legal challenges nationwide. The government, legally required to house asylum-seekers, currently accommodates over 32,000 in hotels, though arrivals continue to rise sharply, with more than 111,000 asylum applications in the past year—the highest on record. The Epping case, sparked by protests after … Continue reading Court ruling complicates UK government’s efforts to house asylum-seekers

Iran has held its first military drill since its 12-day war with Israel, launching cruise missiles from navy vessels in the Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean. The exercise, called “Sustainable Power 1404,” aimed to showcase strength after Israeli strikes damaged Iranian air defenses and nuclear facilities. Defense officials said new missiles have been deployed to counter future threats. The drill comes as Iran suspends … Continue reading Iran’s navy launches country’s first military drill since 12-day war with Israel

A drone strike destroyed a 16-truck U.N. food convoy bound for famine-hit North Darfur, Sudan, the U.N. said Thursday. All drivers and staff survived, but the attack— the second on aid convoys in three months—wiped out desperately needed supplies. Sudan’s war, which erupted in April 2023 between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has killed about 40,000 people and displaced nearly 13 million, the … Continue reading Drone attack destroys 16 trucks carrying UN food to Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur region

German prosecutors say a Ukrainian man, identified as Serhii K, has been arrested in Italy over suspected involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is accused of helping plant explosives that ruptured three of the four pipelines, cutting a key gas link between Russia and Europe during the energy crisis. Investigators allege he was part of a team that chartered a yacht from … Continue reading Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast

A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the remote Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina. The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 km, prompted initial tsunami warnings for parts of Chile’s Antarctic territory and raised alerts across several countries, including New Zealand, Canada, and American Samoa. Thousands in Chile evacuated buildings amid tremors, though no damage or casualties have been … Continue reading Huge 8.0 earthquake hits as millions in several countries on high alert for tsunamis

At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured in two major attacks in Colombia, intensifying the country’s worst security crisis in decades. A car bomb in Cali killed six and wounded over 60 near a military aviation school, while a drone strike brought down a police helicopter outside Medellín, killing 12 officers. Authorities blamed dissident Farc factions, with Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez attributing the … Continue reading At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks

Six severed heads were discovered on a road in Tlaxcala, central Mexico, in an area normally considered peaceful and far from cartel hotspots. A blanket left at the scene carried a warning to rival gangs, allegedly signed by “La Barredora,” a little-known group, though its involvement remains unclear. Authorities confirmed the victims were men and have launched an investigation, while federal officials have yet to … Continue reading Six severed heads found on Mexico street with ominous message

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, firing over 570 drones and 40 missiles mainly at western Ukraine, far from the front lines. A strike hit Flex Ltd, a Texas-based electronics manufacturer in Mukachevo, killing one person, injuring 15, and sparking a major fire with 600 workers inside. Ukraine called the attack deliberate targeting of civilian businesses, noting it followed earlier … Continue reading Russia bombs US factory in Ukraine in one of war’s largest attacks

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara from Irish rap group Kneecap, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court seeking to dismiss a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert in November. Prosecutors say the charge was filed within the legal time limit, while his lawyers argue it came a day late. Supporters rallied outside the court with Irish and … Continue reading Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears at UK court on ‘terrorism’ charge

Human Rights Watch reports that M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern DR Congo’s Rutshuru area in July, with total deaths possibly exceeding 300. Witnesses said the Rwanda-backed group executed civilians, including women and children, using guns and machetes, and forced mass burials or left bodies uncollected. The massacre occurred during M23’s campaign against the Hutu FDLR militia, despite ongoing peace efforts brokered … Continue reading DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

French authorities are investigating the death of 46-year-old livestreamer Raphael Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, who regularly appeared on Kick broadcasts showing him being assaulted and humiliated. He died during a live stream in Contes, near Nice, prompting prosecutors to order an autopsy and open a criminal inquiry. Junior minister Clara Chappaz condemned the violence as “absolutely horrific” and said Kick must answer for its … Continue reading French streamer dies live online after months of apparent mistreatment

Israel has called up 60,000 reservists ahead of a planned ground offensive to seize all of Gaza City, with five divisions expected to take part. Defence Minister Israel Katz approved the operation, which aims to defeat Hamas and secure the release of hostages, though only 20 are believed to still be alive. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are expected to be ordered south, raising international … Continue reading Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of planned Gaza City offensive

NATO scrambled fighter jets overnight after heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine targeted oil facilities and port infrastructure in Izmail, near the Romanian border, less than a mile from Alliance territory. The Romanian Air Force confirmed that German Typhoon jets were deployed to monitor the situation, though no drones entered NATO airspace. This marks the second such response in three days. The bombardments, which injured civilians … Continue reading NATO scrambles war planes as Russia launches strikes less 1 mile from border