Romania’s government has more than doubled the number of bears that park rangers can legally kill, approving the culling of nearly 500 bears this year after a deadly attack on a hiker caused a nationwide outcry. The new law, passed in an emergency parliamentary session on Monday, authorizes the culling of 481 bears to control “overpopulation,” more than twice the 220 bears culled last year. … Continue reading Romania to kill 500 bears to curb overpopulation after deadly attack

At least five people were killed and many injured across Bangladesh on Tuesday during clashes between young government supporters, police, and students protesting a government job quota system. Tens of thousands of students participated in the nationwide protests, which marked the first significant opposition to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government since her fourth term began in January. The protesters are demanding changes to the public … Continue reading Five killed in violent protests over public sector jobs quota in Bangladesh

U.S. Central Command has recommended the permanent dismantling of the Gaza pier, which has faced weather and mechanical issues since its installation in May. Despite being operational for only about 20 days, the pier delivered nearly 20 million pounds of aid. Currently located in Ashdod, Israel, the Pentagon has announced it will soon cease operations, though it might be used one final time to deliver … Continue reading U.S. military recommends permanently dismantling pier that’s helping deliver aid into Gaza

In November, a senior North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea, marking the highest-ranking defection since 2016. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service confirmed the defection, initially reported by the Chosun Ilbo newspaper, which identified the diplomat as Ri Il-kyu, a counsellor responsible for political affairs at the North Korean embassy in Cuba. Ri’s role included preventing diplomatic ties between South Korea and … Continue reading North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016

Rights groups have accused France of “discriminatory hypocrisy” for refusing to allow its athletes to wear the hijab during the Paris Olympics, starting in ten days. Amnesty International and ten other organizations stated that the ban prevents athletes from exercising their right to play sports without discrimination. They had appealed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reverse the ban, but the IOC responded that … Continue reading France faces backlash over hijab ban for athletes at Olympics

Kenyan police have arrested Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who confessed to murdering 42 women, including his wife, and dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip. Since Friday, nine bodies in plastic bags have been retrieved from the Mukuru slum dump site. Khalusha, 33, was arrested near a Nairobi bar early Monday. He claimed the murders occurred between 2022 and last … Continue reading Kenyan police say suspected serial killer has confessed to murdering 42 women

Israeli forces killed at least 17 people in an attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The Sunday attack on the UN-run Abu Oraiban school injured over 80 people and marked the fifth assault on a school-turned-shelter in eight days. Most of the dead were women and children, said Palestinian Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud … Continue reading Israel bombs yet another UN-run school in Gaza, killing 17

China and Russia are conducting joint naval activities in the South China Sea, as announced by the Chinese navy. On Monday, the Chinese navy detailed its fourth joint patrol with the Russian navy since 2021 on a social platform. The naval formation entered the South China Sea via the Balintang Channel the previous day. The patrol began near South Korea’s Jeju Island in the East … Continue reading Moscow, Beijing Send Multiple Warships to Contested South Sea

Russia accused the US of funding a plot to assassinate Vladimir Putin. Loyalists called for Putin to halt foreign trips due to threats from the US, Britain, and Ukraine. The Russian foreign ministry claimed Ukraine, with US funding, was planning to kill Putin. This followed comments from Lt-Gen Kyrylo Budanov, head of Kyiv’s military intelligence agency, confirming unspecified failed attempts on Putin’s life. Senior Russian … Continue reading Russia blames US for Ukraine assassination attempt on Putin

King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety after a security risk was detected during an engagement in Jersey. While touring the Jersey Expo at Weighbridge Place in St Helier, they were enjoying the stands and were about to sample some Jersey ice cream when their security team advised them to cut the visit short. They were escorted to the Pomme D’or hotel, where … Continue reading King Charles and Queen Camilla rushed into safety of hotel after security scare

A Russian passenger jet crashed near Moscow on Friday, killing its crew of three. The Sukhoi Superjet 100, operated by Gazprom avia, went down in a forest near the village of Apraksino, about 90 kilometers southeast of Moscow. The aircraft was flying without passengers, having taken off from an aircraft plant in Lukhovitsy after undergoing repairs, and was en route to Moscow’s Vnukovo airport when … Continue reading Russian passenger jet crashes flying empty near Moscow, killing its crew

Finland’s Parliament has approved legislation allowing border guards to turn away asylum-seekers at the eastern border under certain circumstances. The law responds to a significant increase in asylum-seekers from countries like Somalia and Syria arriving via the 1,340-kilometer border with Russia. Helsinki accuses Moscow of “weaponizing migration” as part of hybrid attacks due to Finland’s NATO accession, a claim Moscow denies. The legislation passed with … Continue reading Finland passes bill to stop migrants at border

In Nigeria’s central Plateau state, a school building collapse has resulted in the deaths of 22 children and injuries to more than 130 others, according to local officials. The tragedy occurred at Saint Academy in Jos, the state capital, while students were in class. Volunteers, using excavators and their bare hands, worked to rescue trapped children from the rubble. The school, with over 1,000 pupils, … Continue reading School collapse in northern Nigeria leaves 22 dead and more than 100 trapped

In Mexico, a 10-foot-tall statue of Poseidon, erected in May off the coast of Progreso, Yucatan, has been ordered closed by environmental authorities for lacking proper permits. The statue, depicting an angry, trident-wielding Poseidon rising from the sea, had become a popular spot for tourist photos. However, it faced criticism from activist lawyers who argued that it offended local Maya Indigenous groups, who honor their … Continue reading Mexico ‘cancels’ Poseidon statue after dispute with local deity

The government has announced that prisoners who have served 40% of their sentence will be released to alleviate overcrowding. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that inaction could lead to the collapse of the criminal justice system and widespread disorder. She criticized former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his administration for ignoring warning signs. More than 10,000 prisoners were released early between October and June under … Continue reading UK to release thousands of prisoners due to overcrowding

China and Belarus began joint military exercises on Monday, just a few miles from the border of NATO-member Poland, ahead of the alliance’s summit. The drills, named Falcon Assault, will run until July 19 at a training ground near Brest, southwest Belarus, close to the Polish border. Major General Vadim Denisenko, chief of Belarusian special operations command, noted the global unrest and the need to … Continue reading China, Belarus start joint military drills near Polish border

Millions flock to Barcelona each year to experience its idyllic European charm. However, over the weekend, thousands of locals marched through the streets, spraying visitors with water guns in protest against mass tourism. Protesters were seen clapping, chanting “Tourists go home!” and carrying signs with anti-tourist slogans. They argued that the influx of visitors has driven up living costs for residents. According to the Guàrdia … Continue reading Barcelona protesters throw items and spray travelers with water while shouting ‘tourists go home’

A Moscow court has ordered the arrest in absentia of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, her spokesperson Kira Yarmysh announced on Tuesday. The Basmanny District Court accused Navalnaya of participating in an extremist organization and placed her on an international wanted list, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. The court’s decision followed a request by the Investigative Committee … Continue reading Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya in absentia

Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza City, chasing militants who had regrouped there, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee from an area heavily damaged in the early stages of the nine-month war. Hamas warned that these recent raids and displacements could jeopardize ongoing cease-fire and hostage release negotiations, which had seen progress in recent days. Israeli troops were once again battling militants in northern Gaza, … Continue reading Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks

NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract for member countries to produce more Stinger missiles, aiming to enhance each country’s weapons production capabilities. The contract was announced by outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a Chamber of Commerce industry day, emphasizing the need for a strong defense industry to provide strong defense. The Stinger, a portable surface-to-air defense system, can be used by … Continue reading NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract, plans to boost arms production

An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed four people, including senior Hamas official Ehab Al-Ghussein, according to Palestinian sources. Al-Ghussein had been managing Hamas affairs in Gaza City and northern Gaza for three months. The Israeli army confirmed the strike, stating it targeted a school building used by terrorists and aimed to minimize civilian harm, the BBC has reported. Eyewitnesses reported the attack on … Continue reading Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation

An American citizen injured by Hezbollah missile fire in northern Israel on Sunday is in worsening condition, according to the Galilee Medical Center. The 31-year-old man sustained shrapnel injuries to his upper body and underwent surgery Sunday evening. Two other individuals, a soldier and a civilian, were also hospitalized for injuries from the missile fire. Hezbollah launched dozens of projectiles and anti-tank missiles toward northern … Continue reading Injured American citizen’s condition ‘worsening’ after Hezbollah missiles fired toward Israel

The military junta leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced on Saturday that they would not rejoin the West Africa regional bloc, ECOWAS, further complicating efforts to address coups and violence in the region. This decision came during their first summit in Niamey, Niger’s capital, since their withdrawal from ECOWAS in January. They accused ECOWAS of failing its mandate and vowed to strengthen their … Continue reading Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the ECOWAS regional bloc

In central Indonesia, a woman was found dead inside the belly of a snake last week, marking the second fatal python attack in the province within a month. Siriati, 36, went missing after leaving her home Tuesday morning to buy medicine for her sick child. Her husband, Adiansa, 30, discovered her slippers and pants about 500 meters from their house in Siteba village, South Sulawesi … Continue reading Woman swallowed whole by a python in Indonesia, second such killing in a month

A massive Russian missile attack across Ukraine on Monday resulted in at least 31 deaths and over 150 injuries, according to officials. One missile hit a children’s hospital in Kyiv, leaving casualties trapped under the rubble. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to hold Russia accountable for what he calls acts of terror ordered by Putin. Zelenskyy detailed that more than 40 types of missiles struck … Continue reading Russian missiles hit children’s hospital in Kyiv as Zelenskyy vows retaliation