Italy’s famous “Lovers’ Arch” on the Adriatic coast collapsed on Valentine’s Day after days of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas, officials said. The natural arch, part of the Sant’Andrea sea stacks near Melendugno in Puglia, had long been a popular spot for proposals and tourist photos. Mayor Maurizio Cisternino called the collapse a “very hard blow” for the area’s image and tourism. Authorities … Continue reading ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day on Italy’s Adriatic coast

The United States plans to deploy additional advanced missile systems to the Philippines to deter potential aggression in the South China Sea, amid growing tensions with China. U.S. and Philippine officials condemned Beijing’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities” and outlined joint defense plans, including military exercises and support for Philippine military modernization. China has protested previous U.S. deployments, including the Typhon mid-range missile system … Continue reading US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm

A group of 34 Australian women and children attempting to leave Syria’s Roj camp for repatriation were turned back on Monday after Syrian authorities said their travel procedures were incomplete. The families, from 11 households, had planned to travel from the camp near the Iraq border to Damascus and then fly to Australia, accompanied by relatives who had traveled from home. Roj camp, controlled by … Continue reading Australians with alleged IS ties are turned back after departing Syrian camp

Iran fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks with the United States began in Geneva, escalating tensions in the region. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that while a U.S. warship in the Gulf is dangerous, Iran possesses weapons capable of sinking it. The negotiations, described by Iranian state media as indirect, are focused solely on Iran’s nuclear program amid increased … Continue reading Iran fires missiles, Khamenei threatens to sink US warship as nuke talks start

U.S. forces boarded the oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after it attempted to evade a quarantine order issued under Donald Trump’s administration. The vessel was tracked from the Caribbean and intercepted without incident in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. The Panama-flagged tanker is on the U.S. sanctions list and has been linked to transporting sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. … Continue reading US forces board sanctioned oil tanker after vessel tried to evade Trump quarantine

Cyclone Gezani has struck Mozambique’s Inhambane province, killing at least four people and cutting power to over 13,000 residents, while also disrupting water supplies in the city of 100,000. The storm hit a day after devastating Madagascar, where it killed at least 41 people, injured hundreds, and displaced more than 16,000, leaving $142 million in damages. In Madagascar, the cyclone’s eye passed over Toamasina, the … Continue reading Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage

The Israeli government approved a plan to claim large parts of the West Bank as “state property” if Palestinians cannot prove ownership, sparking accusations of “de-facto annexation.” The proposal, advanced by far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin, and Israel Katz, would resume land registration processes frozen since 1967, making it extremely difficult for Palestinians to prove ownership. The Palestinian presidency and Hamas condemned the decision, … Continue reading Israel approves proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’

An expert analysis found that 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who carried out a deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada before killing herself, had a long online history involving firearms, mass violence and graphic “gore” content. Analysts from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue said she was active on WatchPeopleDie, a website known for hosting violent material and previously linked to other attackers. Her … Continue reading Online activity of Canada school shooter shows a fascination with mass violence & violent content

The United Nations said more than 6,000 people were killed over three days in late October when Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a brutal offensive to seize el-Fasher in the Darfur region. A report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights detailed mass killings, executions, sexual violence and other abuses that may constitute war crimes and crimes against … Continue reading At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher

Five European countries — United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands — said tests showed that Aleksei A. Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxin found in South American poison dart frogs, directly challenging Russia’s claim that he died of natural causes in an Arctic prison in 2024. The governments stated that only Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to deploy the toxin and … Continue reading Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

Syrian forces have taken control of the strategic al-Tanf as U.S. troops withdraw from the long-standing presence there. The Syrian Arab Army said it secured the base and its surroundings while deploying units along the Syrian-Iraqi-Jordanian border. US Central Command described the pullout as an “orderly departure” and emphasized that U.S. forces remain ready to respond to any ISIL threats in the region. Al-Tanf was … Continue reading Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out

Tropical Cyclone Gezani killed at least 31 people and injured dozens after slamming into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina with winds exceeding 195 kph, collapsing homes and damaging infrastructure. Authorities said more than 6,000 people were displaced and about 75% of the city’s infrastructure was damaged or destroyed. The storm later weakened as it moved inland toward the capital, Antananarivo, with red alerts issued … Continue reading Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar

Israeli authorities have arrested several people and charged two suspects — a civilian and a military reservist — for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket. Prosecutors in Tel Aviv said the suspects face bribery and obstruction of justice charges, following reports that officials wagered on sensitive events such as a potential Israeli strike on Iran. The case marks the first publicly … Continue reading Israel accuses two of using military secrets to place Polymarket bets

Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with about 25 others injured. Police identified the 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was found at the school with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, while the suspect’s mother and stepbrother were also found dead at home. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said officers had previously responded … Continue reading Police visited home of Canada school shooting suspect multiple times over mental health concerns

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying more than 800 tons of food, milk and hygiene supplies docked in Cuba on Thursday as the island’s energy crisis worsens under a tightening U.S. blockade. Donald Trump’s recent threats of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba have contributed to fuel shortages and rationing across the country. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the situation as an “energy blockade” that … Continue reading Mexico delivers humanitarian aid to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

Two sailors suffered minor injuries when the USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply during a refueling operation in the Caribbean, military officials said. Both vessels were able to continue sailing, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation by United States Southern Command. In a separate incident, a Marine died after falling from the USS Iwo Jima during operations in the region. The … Continue reading Two Navy Ships Collide in Waters Near South America

A passenger plane carrying 55 people overran the runway and ended up in shallow water at a beach near Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport during an emergency landing on Tuesday. The Starsky Aviation flight, bound for Gaalkacyo, experienced a technical problem about 15 minutes after takeoff. All 50 passengers and 5 crew members were safely evacuated, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft … Continue reading Passenger plane in Somalia overshoots the runway into shallow seawater near the airport

Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 generators and medical supplies to Ukraine to aid civilians amid ongoing war and harsh winter conditions. The deliveries, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and melatonin, arrived in Kyiv and Fastiv, cities heavily affected by the conflict. Melatonin was highlighted due to widespread sleep deprivation among Ukrainians. The Vatican emphasized that further shipments of food and medicine are planned, with distribution … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV sends generators, medical supplies to Ukraine

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, on Wednesday, injuring at least three people. Authorities detained the shooter and freed all hostages, according to police officials. The incident occurred in Songkhla Province and prompted a swift law enforcement response. Gun violence is relatively common in Thailand, which experienced a 2022 attack by a former police officer that killed 36 … Continue reading Gunman takes hostages after firing shots at school in southern Thailand

Australian police defended their use of force during clashes with protesters in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, which followed a deadly antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach. Video showed officers charging, punching, and dragging protesters, including Muslim men praying, while 27 people were arrested and 10 officers assaulted. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon and other officials said officers acted with restraint under difficult circumstances, … Continue reading Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

A Hong Kong court found Kwok Yin-sang, father of wanted activist Anna Kwok, guilty of violating national security law by attempting to withdraw funds from her insurance policy. Anna Kwok, a Washington-based pro-democracy campaigner, is wanted by Hong Kong authorities for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, with a HK$1 million bounty on her arrest. Kwok Yin-sang and his son were charged under Article 23, marking … Continue reading Father of activist Anna Kwok convicted under Hong Kong national security law

A Russian drone strike destroyed a home in Bohodukhiv, northeastern Ukraine, killing a father and his three young children and seriously injuring their 35-week pregnant mother. Rescue workers pulled the mother from the rubble, but she sustained severe injuries, including burns, a traumatic brain injury, and hearing loss. The strike involved a Geran-2 drone, and local officials announced three days of mourning for the victims. … Continue reading Russian drone kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine

The U.S. Maritime Administration has advised U.S.-flagged ships to stay “as far as possible” from Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Tehran. Captains are instructed to refuse permission for Iranian forces to board, and if boarding occurs, crews should not forcibly resist, though this does not imply consent. The guidance recommends eastbound ships transit near the Omani side of the … Continue reading Pentagon urges ships to stay far from Strait of Hormuz

Mexican authorities announced Monday that five of the 10 workers who went missing from a Canadian-operated mine in Sinaloa have been identified among bodies found in clandestine graves last week. Vizsla Silver Corp., which operates the Concordia mine, confirmed families had recognized some of the deceased but is still awaiting official confirmation. Four suspects linked to the workers’ disappearances were arrested and led authorities to … Continue reading 5 missing workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico

King Charles has intervened publicly in the latest Epstein-related revelations, saying Buckingham Palace is prepared to support police inquiries into allegations involving his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A palace spokesman said the King has shown “profound concern” over the allegations, while stressing that the specific claims are for Andrew to address. Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing a complaint alleging misconduct in public office, following … Continue reading King ready to work with police over Andrew