A fast-spreading mystery illness linked to bats has killed 60 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly half dying within 48 hours, the WHO reported. The disease, causing hemorrhagic fever symptoms, has infected over 1,000 people, with outbreaks in Équateur Province. Scientists suspect a new virus, as Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out. The outbreak worsens Congo’s healthcare crisis, already strained by … Continue reading Mystery Disease Linked to Bats Kills Scores in Congo

A new search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has begun, over a decade after its disappearance in 2014. Maritime firm Ocean Infinity has resumed the hunt under a “no-find-no-fee” deal with Malaysia, covering 15,000 sq km of the southern Indian Ocean. If successful, the company will receive $70 million. The renewed effort brings hope to victims’ families still seeking answers, The Guardian has reported. Previous … Continue reading MH370: search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight resumes after 11 years

Taiwan deployed forces Wednesday in response to China’s “live-fire” drills near the island, condemning them as a threat to regional security. China sent 32 aircraft and warships for joint drills, designating a live-fire zone 40 nautical miles off Taiwan’s southern coast without prior warning. Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the move as a violation of international norms and vowed to strengthen its defenses, CBS News has … Continue reading Taiwan deploys forces, accuses China of causing “high degree of danger” with military drills off its coast

A massive power outage plunged most of Chile, including Santiago, into darkness on Tuesday, prompting President Gabriel Boric to declare a state of emergency. The blackout affected 14 of 16 regions, cutting electricity to 8 million homes, disrupting transport, and knocking out internet and phone services. Authorities blamed a high-voltage transmission failure but have not identified the cause. By Wednesday, 90% of affected areas had … Continue reading State of emergency declared after blackout plunges most of Chile into darkness

Hamas has transferred four bodies to the Red Cross, with Israel expected to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in return. This marks the final exchange under Phase 1 of the ceasefire deal, which officially ends Saturday. The bodies are being identified, and Israel has delayed previous releases over past identification errors. If confirmed as hostages, Hamas and its allies would still hold 59 captives, with … Continue reading Four bodies transferred to Red Cross by Hamas, Israeli security official says

A Colombian man was arrested at Cartagena’s Rafael Nunez International Airport while boarding a flight to Amsterdam after police found 19 cocaine capsules worth over $10,000 hidden under his toupee. The 40-year-old was caught through a scanner and charged with drug trafficking. Video footage showed officers removing the wig, revealing 220 grams of cocaine, the Mirror has reported. Authorities have arrested over 450 people for … Continue reading Man found to have stashed $10,000 worth of cocaine under his toupee

Three American women from Revere, Massachusetts, were found dead at a luxury beach resort in Belize, with authorities investigating possible drug overdoses. The women, aged 23 to 26, were last seen entering their rooms Thursday night. When they failed to respond, resort staff entered their room Saturday morning and found them motionless, with froth on their mouths. Police discovered alcohol and gummies but have not … Continue reading 3 American women found dead at beach resort in Belize

A highway overpass under construction collapsed in Cheonan, South Korea, killing four workers, including two Chinese nationals, and injuring six others. Five of the injured are in serious condition. Dashcam footage captured the sudden collapse, but no passenger cars were in the area, CNN has reported. Authorities have mobilized rescue efforts, with Acting Interior Minister Koh Ki-dong ordering all available resources to be deployed. Written … Continue reading Highway overpass collapses, killing at least four construction workers in South Korea

A U.S. woman was detained in Paris after allegedly throwing her newborn from a hotel window in the 20th arrondissement. The baby received emergency care but did not survive. Authorities are investigating it as a homicide of a minor under 15, with the Child Protection Brigade leading the case. Officials suggest it may involve pregnancy denial, where a mother is unaware of or unable to … Continue reading American woman detained in Paris after newborn baby fatally thrown from window

Taiwan’s coast guard detained the Chinese crew of a Togolese-registered vessel suspected of cutting an undersea fiber optic cable linking Taiwan and Penghu. The ship, Hong Tai 168, had been loitering near the cable before the cut was confirmed. Taiwan diverted communications to other cables, avoiding service disruption. Officials classify the incident as potential “gray zone” activity by China. The event follows tensions over the U.S. … Continue reading Taiwan coast guard detains Chinese-crewed vessel suspected of cutting undersea cable

Iran has placed its defense systems around nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an Israeli and U.S. attack, deploying additional air defense launchers. U.S. intelligence has warned that Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear facilities this year, intensifying Iranian preparations. Iran, weakened by past Israeli strikes, is fortifying sites and pressuring Russia for S-400 missile systems. IRGC aerospace commander General Amir Ali Hajizadeh announced … Continue reading Iran on ‘high alert’ amid fears of attack on nuclear sites

A 37-year-old Algerian-born man on France’s terrorism watchlist carried out a stabbing attack in Mulhouse, killing a 69-year-old Portuguese man and wounding several others, including police officers. The suspect, who shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack, was arrested at the scene. President Emmanuel Macron called it an “Islamist terrorist act” and vowed to continue fighting terrorism. French authorities had attempted to deport the suspect, but … Continue reading Macron says deadly knife attack in eastern France an ‘Islamist terror act’

French fugitive Mohamed Amra, who staged a deadly prison escape in May 2023, was arrested in Romania, along with 10 alleged accomplices. Amra, 30, fled after being sentenced for burglary and was under investigation for violent crimes linked to Marseille’s organized crime. His escape, which killed two guards, led to an international manhunt. Nicknamed “La Mouche” (The Fly), Amra was suspected of running drug operations … Continue reading Notorious fugitive known as “The Fly” arrested after deadly prison escape in France

Israel deployed tanks to the West Bank for the first time since 2002, with officials preparing for an extended military presence to combat terrorism in refugee camps. Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops would remain for at least a year, preventing displaced Palestinians from returning. The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the move as an escalation. This comes as a ceasefire with Hamas remains in place, … Continue reading Israel moves tanks into West Bank for first time since 2002

Ukrainian amputee soldiers are returning to the front lines to fight Russia, with many brigades having at least one amputee back on duty. President Zelensky revealed 380,000 Ukrainian personnel have been wounded, 46,000 killed, and tens of thousands are missing. Soldiers like Andrii Rubliuk, who lost both arms and a leg, and Maksym Vysotskyi, who lost a leg to a landmine, have rejoined the fight. … Continue reading Ukrainian amputee soldiers returning to the front line

Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition with early kidney failure, pneumonia, and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said Sunday. While alert and responsive, he continues receiving high-flow oxygen and treatment for anemia. Doctors warn his condition is fragile due to age and pre-existing lung disease, but no signs of sepsis have been reported. Prayers have poured in globally, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan … Continue reading Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure

Former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on relocating Gaza’s population, saying he was only recommending the idea, not enforcing it. His initial proposal, which suggested U.S. control over Gaza and pressuring Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians, faced rejection from both countries. Trump acknowledged their opposition but defended his plan as viable, NDTV has reported. His remarks came as Arab … Continue reading Trump says he will ‘recommend’ rather than force Gaza expulsion plan

Chinese warships conducting exercises off Australia’s east coast issued surprise warnings to airliners over the Tasman Sea, alerting them to a live-fire drill. Australian authorities, unaware of the exercise, only learned about it from commercial pilots. Flights from Sydney to New Zealand diverted but were not in danger. Australian officials criticized China for the lack of prior notice, while China defended the drill as legal … Continue reading China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says

Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized with pneumonia and chronic bronchitis but is in stable condition, doctors said Friday. He is receiving oxygen as needed and responding well to treatment for a bacterial and viral lung infection. There are no signs of sepsis, a major concern. The Vatican reported slight improvement in his condition, with his heart functioning well, Fox News has reported. He is expected … Continue reading Pope Francis is ‘fine,’ condition not life-threatening, doctors say

Hamas released six more hostages in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal, including four kidnapped during the October 7 attack on Israel and two Israeli men held since 2014 and 2015. In exchange, 602 Palestinian prisoners will be freed later Saturday, including 50 serving life sentences. This marks the final hostage release in the deal’s first phase, with negotiations ongoing for the next stage … Continue reading Six Israeli hostages freed ahead of Palestinian prisoner release

A 19-year-old Syrian refugee stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial, intending “to kill Jews,” German authorities said. The victim, wounded in the throat, survived after emergency surgery. The suspect, arrested hours later with bloodstained clothes, had planned the attack for weeks. The incident adds to a series of violent attacks by refugees ahead of Sunday’s key election, where immigration has become a major … Continue reading Berlin Stabbing Extends Chain of Attacks Ahead of German Election

NATO continues its largest combat drills of 2025 in Romania amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments under President Trump. The Steadfast Dart 2025 exercises involve 10,000 troops from nine nations, testing NATO’s rapid deployment abilities near Ukraine. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s calls for Europe to take the lead on security have raised concerns about a reduced American military presence. Analysts warn this could weaken NATO’s eastern flank … Continue reading NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under Trump

The U.S. Air Force launched a Minuteman III ICBM early Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base to demonstrate nuclear deterrence capabilities. The unarmed missile traveled 4,200 miles to a Pacific test range at 15,000 mph. The Air Force emphasized the launch was a routine test, not a response to global events. The Minuteman III, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, will be replaced by the LGM-35A … Continue reading US launches unarmed nuclear missile to show  ‘readiness’ amid fears of WWIII

More than 30 people were killed in a bus crash on a mountain road in southwestern Bolivia, with 14 others injured, including four children. The bus plunged nearly 800 meters into a ravine between the cities of Potosí and Oruro. Authorities believe speeding may have caused the crash, as the driver reportedly lost control. This is the deadliest road accident in Bolivia this year, the … Continue reading Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people

Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine overnight, sending 176 drones across six directions. Ukraine’s air force downed 103 drones, with another 67 lost due to interference. The strike caused damage in several regions, including a high-rise in Kirovohrad and a large fire in Kyiv. The attack occurred as Russian negotiators prepared for peace talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia. Ukraine, not invited … Continue reading Russia launches massive drone strike on Ukraine as it begins talks with US