A drone and artillery attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a displacement camp in El-Fasher killed at least 60 people, including children, women, and the elderly. The assault struck the Dar al-Arqam center on university grounds multiple times, one of the deadliest since the RSF began besieging the city 18 months ago. El-Fasher, the last major city in North Darfur under army control, … Continue reading Sudan: Drone, artillery strike kills 60 at refugee camp

Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons and rammed a Philippine government vessel off Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, causing minor damage but no injuries, the Philippine coast guard said. Two other Philippine fisheries vessels were also targeted, with the Chinese side claiming the ships had entered Chinese waters near Sandy Cay without permission. The Philippines condemned the aggressive maneuvers, asserting they … Continue reading Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea

The trial of two British men accused of spying for China collapsed after the U.K. government refused to label Beijing a national security threat at the time of the alleged offenses. Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were charged under the Official Secrets Act for sharing information between 2021 and 2023, but prosecutors could not secure testimony confirming China as an “enemy.” The case was dropped … Continue reading UK prosecutor says spying case collapsed because government wouldn’t call China a threat

Heavy rains in Mexico have killed at least 44 people due to flooding and landslides, with Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, and Querétaro among the hardest-hit areas. President Claudia Sheinbaum met with governors to coordinate an emergency response as rescue teams dig through mud-filled villages. Hundreds of military and emergency personnel are conducting rescues and setting up shelters for stranded residents. Thousands remain without electricity and running … Continue reading At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico

Severe floods hit northeastern Catalonia, Spain, on Sunday, trapping people in vehicles and homes after torrential rains drenched the region, following similar downpours that caused chaos on Ibiza. Videos showed torrents of brown water sweeping through streets and submerging cars, while local streams and ravines overflowed, especially in towns like Santa Barbara and Godall. The national weather agency issued a red alert for Tarragona, warning … Continue reading Floods trap people in cars in Spain’s Catalonia region

Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, warned of an “attempt to seize power illegally” after an elite military unit, Capsat, sided with protesters and announced it was taking control of the army. The intervention follows weeks of youth-led demonstrations over water and electricity shortages, corruption, and calls for Rajoelina’s resignation. Capsat, which helped bring Rajoelina to power in a 2009 coup, said it would not fire on … Continue reading Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way

At least 27 people were killed in Gaza City during violent clashes between Hamas security forces and armed members of the Dughmush family, one of the deadliest internal confrontations since major Israeli operations ended. Fighting erupted in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood near the former Jordanian hospital, where Dughmush gunmen had taken refuge, prompting panic as dozens of families fled. Hamas said the Dughmush fighters had … Continue reading Gaza City clashes between Hamas and clan members leave 27 dead

Afghanistan said Sunday that its forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and captured 25 army posts in overnight border clashes, claiming the attacks were retaliation for repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan forces now had “complete control” of the border, though Pakistan has not confirmed any casualties. The fighting followed Afghan accusations that Pakistan bombed Kabul and an eastern … Continue reading Afghanistan says it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border operations

The US has been secretly supporting Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure to weaken Vladimir Putin’s economy and pressure him into negotiations. American intelligence has helped Kyiv target key refineries and energy facilities deep inside Russia, causing disruptions that raised domestic fuel prices and forced export cuts. This cooperation intensified after a July call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which Trump reportedly … Continue reading Ukraine hit Russian energy sites with US help