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

A North Korean defector was detained in South Korea after stealing a bus and ramming it into a barricade on a bridge near the border in an attempt to return to North Korea. The man, in his 30s, had defected over a decade ago but struggled to adapt to life in the South. The incident occurred at the Tongil Bridge in Paju, and the defector … Continue reading North Korean defector steals bus in bid to return home from the South

An unexploded World War II bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwest Japan, damaging a runway and canceling over 80 flights, though no one was injured. The explosion created a 23-foot-wide crater, and bomb disposal experts confirmed it was a 500-pound American bomb likely dropped during the war. The airport, built in 1943 by the Imperial Japanese Navy, has seen unexploded ordnance before. The cause … Continue reading 500-pound bomb dropped during World War II explodes at Japanese airport

Eight Israeli soldiers were killed, and others wounded in three clashes with Hezbollah during heavy fighting inside Lebanon. The largest incident involved Israeli commandos near the village of Misgav Am, while two other soldiers from the Golani brigade died in a separate clash. Hezbollah claimed to have killed Israeli soldiers and destroyed three tanks with rockets in Maroun-el-Ras. The fighting marks the first significant clashes … Continue reading Eight Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Police in Denmark and Sweden are investigating explosions and gunfire near Israeli embassies amid escalating Middle East tensions. In Copenhagen, two blasts occurred near the Israeli embassy, leading to the arrest of three Swedish nationals. In Stockholm, the Israeli embassy was targeted in a shooting, though no injuries were reported, CNA has reported. The incidents coincide with growing international concern following missile exchanges between Iran … Continue reading Explosions, shooting around Israeli embassies in Nordic capitals

Russia plans to allocate 32.5% of its 2024 budget for defense, a record increase aimed at supporting its war effort in Ukraine. The draft budget sets aside 13.5 trillion rubles ($145 billion), significantly more than last year. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to face resource strains, with Ukraine seeking further Western support and Russia’s economy under pressure, leading to high inflation and interest rate hikes. … Continue reading Russia proposes record defense spending as it pursues victory in the Ukraine war

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border, including areas near the Matterhorn, due to melting glaciers caused by climate change. Glacier ridgelines that once marked the border have shifted, prompting both nations to adjust the boundary. Switzerland approved the agreement, but Italy has yet to sign. The changes will affect popular ski resorts and areas like Plateau Rosa and Zermatt, the BBC … Continue reading Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

A bus carrying 45 students and teachers on a school trip caught fire in suburban Bangkok, leaving more than 20 feared dead. The bus, fueled by natural gas, caught fire around noon in Pathum Thani province. Rescuers were delayed in accessing the bus due to the risk of further explosions. Three teachers and 20 students remain missing. Initial investigations suggest the fire was caused by … Continue reading More than 20 students and teachers are feared dead in Thailand school trip bus fire

Seven people were killed and dozens wounded in a terrorist shooting at a light rail station in Jaffa on Tuesday evening. Six victims were taken to Ichilov Medical Center, two in critical condition, while twelve others, including a child, were treated at Wolfson Medical Center, five in serious condition. Initially believed to be a criminal act due to recent shootings in the area, it was … Continue reading Seven murdered in Jaffa terror shooting, many more wounded

Following Iran’s launch of over 180 missiles at Israel, the IDF announced plans for extensive airstrikes across the Middle East. Israeli and U.S. defense systems intercepted most of the rockets, with the IDF emphasizing strong cooperation. Senior Israeli officials vowed severe retaliation, with one stating Israel now has full legitimacy for an unprecedented strike on Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed the attack was in response … Continue reading IDF vows ‘powerful airstrikes throughout Middle East’ after Iran missile attack

Pope Francis concluded his contentious visit to Belgium by reaffirming his traditional views on women and abortion, and calling for Catholic bishops to stop protecting predator priests. During a press conference on his flight home, he praised the late King Baudouin for abdicating for a day in 1990 to avoid signing an abortion legalization law, describing his actions as courageous. Francis faced criticism for labeling … Continue reading Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims

At least 15 people have died in Mexico due to Hurricane John, confirmed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The storm initially made landfall as a category three hurricane, weakened, and then regenerated, earning the term “zombie storm.” Heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding, cutting off residents and causing significant damage. Local media report death tolls of over 20, with some estimates as high as … Continue reading Mexico counting dead from ‘zombie storm’ John