An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killed at least 28 people and injured 54, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The school housed displaced civilians, mostly women and children. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a Hamas command center inside the school, though this could not be independently verified. Harrowing footage showed severely injured children being rescued, CNN has … Continue reading Israeli strike kills at least 28 Palestinians at school in central Gaza, Red Crescent says

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who was captured by Russian forces while reporting from occupied eastern Ukraine, has died in Russian detention, Ukrainian officials confirmed. Roshchyna, 27, disappeared in August 2023 and was later confirmed to be in Russian custody. The circumstances of her death are still unclear. Reporters Without Borders expressed shock and condolences, while Russian media reported she died while being transferred to Moscow, … Continue reading Ukrainian reporter died in Russian detention, Kyiv says

Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut killed 22 people and injured 117, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes targeted residential areas in Bachoura, with unconfirmed reports suggesting Wafiq Safa, a Hezbollah security official, may have been the target. Rescuers worked through the rubble, and many injured were taken to the hospital. The attacks follow weeks of escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, with no comment … Continue reading 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut, Lebanon says

Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, has ended his seven-year term, warning of deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations and the risk of nuclear conflict over Ukraine. In an interview with Newsweek, Antonov criticized U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine, arguing that Washington is ignoring Russia’s warnings and escalating tensions. He accused American politicians of recklessly prolonging the conflict for electoral gain and stifling voices of reason, Newsweek … Continue reading Moscow Ambassador Exits USA With Warning of ‘Nuclear Catastrophe’

Russia has captured its second town in Ukraine’s Donetsk region within a week, seizing Hrodivka following Vuhledar. Ukrainian forces report over 150 daily assaults across the front. Russia’s air campaign has intensified, with President Zelenskyy stating that Russia dropped 800 glide bombs and launched 400 drones and 20 missiles last week. Zelenskyy urged allies to provide long-range weapons to counter Russia’s airstrikes, Al-Jazeera has reported. … Continue reading Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week

North Korea announced it will fully sever its border with South Korea, cutting off all remaining roads and railways. This move follows months of fortifying its border and leader Kim Jong Un’s decision to abandon peaceful reunification efforts. North Korea’s army cited heightened military tensions and recent U.S.-South Korea joint exercises as reasons for the action. South Korea called the move a “desperate measure” from … Continue reading North Korea to cut off road and rail links to South Korea

Ukraine’s military claims to have struck a Russian weapons depot in Bryansk, targeting munitions, including those supplied by North Korea. The drone attack aimed to disrupt Russia’s logistics and reduce its offensive capabilities. Following the strike, Bryansk authorities declared a state of emergency due to detonations. Russia said 24 drones were intercepted. This comes after reports that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian troops, … Continue reading Ukraine claims drone hit on North Korean weapons cache in Russia’s Bryansk

Israel’s defense minister warned of a “lethal” and “surprising” retaliation against Iran following its recent missile attack, while Israeli forces continue operations in northern Gaza and Lebanon against Hezbollah militants. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Biden discussed Israel’s response, with Biden opposing strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a rocket attack that killed two people in northern Israel, the Associated Press … Continue reading Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be ‘lethal’ and ‘surprising’

A congressional report reveals that U.S. federal research funds are unintentionally advancing China’s military technology, including hypersonic weapons and AI. Due to weak regulations, American universities have collaborated with Chinese institutions, funded by Pentagon and U.S. intelligence grants, aiding China’s military despite worsening U.S.-China relations. Over 8,800 Pentagon-backed projects involved Chinese researchers, with many having direct military applications, the Washington Free Beacon has reported. Top … Continue reading Hundreds of Millions of US Research Dollars are Helping China’s Military

British doctor Thomas Kwan, 53, admitted to attempting to murder his mother’s partner, Patrick O’Hara, by injecting him with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine. Kwan, motivated by inheritance, posed as a nurse to deliver the injection, causing O’Hara to develop a severe flesh-eating disease. O’Hara required intensive care and surgery. Kwan, identified through surveillance footage, had a collection of dangerous chemicals at home. Though … Continue reading UK doctor admits trying to kill his mother’s partner with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine

Campaign groups behind the controversial suicide capsule, “Sarco,” have suspended applications following a criminal investigation into its first use. A 64-year-old woman from the U.S. became the first to use the device on Sept. 23 in Switzerland, prompting intense public and legal scrutiny. The president of The Last Resort, Florian Willet, is in pretrial detention, and Swiss authorities are investigating the case, as reported by … Continue reading ‘Suicide Capsule’ Use Suspended in Switzerland

Alejandro Arcos, the newly sworn-in mayor of Chilpancingo, Mexico, was murdered just days after taking office in Guerrero, a state plagued by drug violence. Unverified reports suggest he was beheaded, though police have not confirmed details. His death follows the murder of the city government’s secretary, Francisco Tapia, three days earlier. Guerrero’s governor expressed outrage, and authorities are investigating the killings, as reported by Sky … Continue reading Mexican mayor Alejandro Arcos murdered days after taking office

A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, the Manawanui, ran aground and sank off Samoa during a reef survey, but all 75 crew and passengers were safely rescued. The incident occurred near Upolu’s southern coast, and several vessels and a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon assisted in the rescue. The cause of the grounding is under investigation. The vessel, which cost NZ$103 million in … Continue reading New Zealand Navy ship sinks off Samoa

A 30-year-old woman, Sabrina Kauldhar, was arrested and charged with three murders over three days in Canada, earning her the label of a serial killer from police. The attacks occurred in Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Hamilton between Tuesday and Thursday. Kauldhar was arrested in a Toronto hotel after police linked her to the killings. Her victims included a 60-year-old woman in Toronto, a 47-year-old man … Continue reading Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days labeled a serial killer by police in Canada

Hezbollah rockets struck Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city, early Monday, injuring at least 10 people and damaging several buildings. The group claimed to target a military base south of Haifa with “Fadi 1” missiles, with two rockets hitting Haifa and five others impacting Tiberias, 40 miles away. Israeli police reported minor injuries, with some individuals hospitalized. In response, Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters and … Continue reading Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s Haifa and Tiberias, 10 injured

British climber Fay Manners and her American partner, Michelle Dvorak, survived two days stranded on Chaukhamba mountain in India after losing their supplies when a rope snapped. Without essential equipment, they endured brutal conditions at over 20,000 feet, relying on emergency texts to prompt a rescue. Despite a failed helicopter search and severe cold, the pair managed to abseil down the mountain. French climbers eventually … Continue reading Climbers rescued after three days on mountain

Southern African countries, facing the worst drought in over a century, are culling wild animals like elephants and hippos to feed their starving populations. Namibia plans to kill over 700 animals, while Zimbabwe is set to cull 200 elephants, distributing the meat to those affected by the El Niño-induced drought. The region’s drought has left 68 million people in need of aid, severely impacting crops … Continue reading Drought-Stricken Countries Kill Elephants to Feed the Hungry

Thousands of Hungarians protested outside the state television headquarters, accusing the government of using it as a “propaganda machine” and calling for independent public media. The rally, led by the opposition TISZA party, targeted Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s control over media, with party leader Peter Magyar criticizing biased coverage. TISZA, which has 39% support, poses the biggest challenge to Orban ahead of the 2026 elections, … Continue reading Thousands protest in Hungary demanding end to state media ‘propaganda’

While “Jurassic Park” is fiction, scientists are working on reviving extinct species like the mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger, aiming to create hybrids. Researchers are also exploring ancient DNA for new drugs and reviving historical plants for their potential medicinal value. In the 1980s, archaeologists discovered a 1,000-year-old seed in the Judean Desert, which grew into a 10-foot-tall tree, CNN has reported. DNA sequencing identified … Continue reading Scientists grow mystery tree from 1,000-year-old seed

Typhoon Krathon, a weakened Category 1 storm, hit southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, causing two deaths, grounding hundreds of flights, and closing financial markets for a second day. The storm made landfall near Kaohsiung, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, prompting warnings for residents to stay indoors. Kaohsiung’s mayor urged people to avoid dangerous conditions. Two fatalities occurred on Taiwan’s east coast, and the island saw … Continue reading 2 dead as weakened and ‘weird’ Typhoon Krathon slams into Taiwan

At least 78 people drowned and many more are missing after an overcrowded boat carrying 278 passengers capsized near the shore of Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The boat, MV Merdy, was approaching the port of Kituku near Goma when the disaster occurred. The vessel was built for only 80 passengers, leading to severe overcrowding. Many survivors blame the lack of … Continue reading At least 78 dead and dozens missing after ferry disaster in DR Congo

At least 70 people were killed and 3,000 displaced when the Gran Grif gang attacked the town of Pont-Sonde in central Haiti. Armed with automatic rifles, gang members shot at the population, set fire to 45 homes and 34 cars, and left 16 people seriously injured. The UN condemned the attack, describing it as “horrifying,” while Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille vowed to resist the … Continue reading At least 70 people killed in gang attack on Haitian town: UN

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, hitting over a dozen targets in Yemen. The strikes, in coordination with the UK, targeted extremist bases and weapons installations following attacks on US warships in the Red Sea. Key locations included Hodeida, Sanaa, and Bayda provinces. The Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at US vessels, which were intercepted, the U.S. Sun has reported. The … Continue reading US launches attacks on Iran-backed Houthis

Israel launched heavy airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah’s leadership, including Hashim Safieddine, the likely successor to slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. The strikes follow a series of Israeli attacks aimed at dismantling Hezbollah, including intelligence operations and a widespread air campaign. It remains unclear if Safieddine was killed. In a broader escalation, Israel also struck near the Lebanese-Syrian border, where refugees have fled, and … Continue reading Heavy Israeli Airstrikes Target Likely Successor to Hezbollah Leader in Beirut

A top Hamas commander, Fatah Sharif, killed in an airstrike in Lebanon, was confirmed as a suspended UNRWA employee. Sharif had been suspended in March due to allegations of ties to Hamas, which intensified scrutiny on UNRWA. Israel had previously accused the agency of employing militants. Sharif was reportedly not open about his affiliation with Hamas, and his death has fueled criticism of UNRWA’s hiring … Continue reading Top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon was UNRWA employee placed on administrative leave