A riot erupted in Leeds, UK, after police responded to an incident involving agency workers and children on Thursday evening. West Yorkshire Police were called to Luxor Street, Harehills, at 5 p.m., where they encountered a disturbance involving the workers and children. As officers moved the workers and children to safety, tensions escalated, leading to “pockets of disorder.” Social media footage showed a large crowd, … Continue reading Riots Break Out In London, Bus Set On Fire, Police Car Flipped Over

Three police officers were injured during anti-immigration protests at a site designated for housing asylum seekers in Dublin, authorities reported. This incident is the latest in a series of clashes in a deprived northern suburb of the Irish capital. Initially, a public gathering at the site on Friday was peaceful but later escalated into public disorder. A fire broke out, and police faced verbal and … Continue reading Police Injured In Fresh Dublin Anti-immigration Riot

An Israeli air strike in Adloun, Lebanon, about 30 kilometers from the border, injured civilians on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported. The strike followed rocket and drone attacks by Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas on Israeli positions. Since Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel, Hezbollah has engaged in near-daily cross-border fire in support of Hamas. The National News Agency reported that the air … Continue reading Hezbollah, Hamas launch rocket salvos at Israel

Israeli fighter jets bombed Houthi-affiliated sites in Yemen on Saturday, retaliating for a deadly drone attack in Tel Aviv the previous day, according to multiple U.S. and regional officials. This marked Israel’s first public strike against the group amid rising tensions. The airstrikes targeted gas and oil depots and a power station in Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah, a critical hub for oil exports … Continue reading IDF Bombs Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthi Militia

Less than two weeks before Venezuela’s presidential election, the head of security for key opposition figure María Corina Machado has been arrested, intensifying concerns about the fairness of the election on July 28, when Nicolás Maduro seeks a third term. Machado, who was barred from running due to alleged fraud violations she denies, revealed on X that her security chief, Milciades Ávila, was detained on … Continue reading Venezuela: fears of unfair election grow as opposition security chief arrested

Search teams rescued nine crew members, mostly Indians, and recovered one body after an oil tanker, the MT Prestige Falcon, capsized in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman, Omani state media reported Wednesday. The tanker capsized late Monday about 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, according to Oman’s Maritime Security Agency. The cause of the incident and the condition of the tanker … Continue reading Nine crewmembers rescued after oil tanker capsizes in Arabian Sea off Oman

Paraguayan authorities seized over 4 tons of cocaine, valued at approximately $240 million, hidden in a sugar shipment destined for Belgium, according to the country’s anti-drug agency, Senad. The operation, dubbed “Operation Sweetness,” is the largest drug bust in Paraguay’s history and took place at the seaport in the capital, Asuncion. Following the detection of a suspicious shipment, Senad coordinated with other government agencies to … Continue reading Paraguay carries out largest cocaine bust in its history as 4 tons are found in sugar shipment headed to Europe

Initial autopsy results revealed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and American guests at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, with one guest suspected of poisoning the others over a bad investment, Thai authorities said Wednesday. The bodies were discovered Tuesday in the luxury hotel, located at a busy central intersection in the capital. The six guests were last seen alive Monday afternoon … Continue reading Traces of cyanide are found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel

Germany plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine next year, reducing it from around 8 billion euros in 2024 to 4 billion euros in 2025, according to a draft of the 2025 budget seen by Reuters. This reduction comes amid concerns that U.S. support for Kyiv could diminish if Donald Trump returns to the White House. German Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated that Ukraine’s … Continue reading Germany slashes Ukraine funding in savings push

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