Authorities in Chiang Mai are investigating the deaths of 72 tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai, a popular tourist attraction where visitors interact with the animals. Tests found the tigers were infected with canine distemper virus, a highly contagious disease that can affect big cats, though officials are still examining how the outbreak began. The park, which houses more than 240 tigers across two facilities, has been … Continue reading Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

An explosion beside a police patrol car in Moscow killed one officer and wounded two others early Tuesday, Russia’s interior ministry said. The blast occurred just after midnight near Savyolovsky railway station when a man approached the vehicle and detonated an explosive device, dying at the scene. Authorities initially reported the suspect had fled but later confirmed he was found dead after reviewing surveillance footage. Investigative Committee of Russia has opened … Continue reading Explosion in Moscow kills Russian police officer after attacker detonates device

Australian police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was taken from his Sydney home in February in what investigators believe was a case of mistaken identity. His remains were found Tuesday near a golf club on the city’s northwestern outskirts after an extensive search. Detectives say Baghsarian had no criminal ties and are “million percent confident” the kidnappers targeted … Continue reading Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, on suspicion of abetting terrorist activities, escalating tensions between the Kremlin and the messaging platform. State media said the case was launched based on materials from Russia’s federal security service, which claims Telegram has been used in alleged Ukrainian-linked plots and refuses to cooperate with authorities. Durov, who lives abroad and also founded VK, condemned the move … Continue reading Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Files related to Prince Andrew’s role as a UK trade envoy are set to be published after the Government agreed to MPs’ demands, though some documents will be withheld until police investigations conclude. Andrew, who served as a trade representative from 2001 to 2011, faces allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein and was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office before being released under … Continue reading UK govt agrees to publish ‘Andrew files’

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan after clashes linked to Sudan’s civil war killed several Chadian soldiers and civilians. The government said the closure aims to prevent the conflict from spilling over, protect citizens and refugees, and maintain territorial stability, though humanitarian exceptions may be allowed. Fighting between Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and government-aligned militias recently killed five Chadian soldiers and three civilians in the border … Continue reading Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

Australia has launched a government-backed Royal Commission into antisemitism following the December 2025 mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The inquiry, led by retired judge Virginia Bell, will examine the attack, broader antisemitism, and social cohesion in the country, with a report expected by December 2026. Security arrangements at the event and the performance of intelligence and law enforcement agencies will be … Continue reading Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting

Civil servants have alleged that Prince Andrew charged massage services and other lavish expenses to taxpayers while serving as the U.K.’s trade envoy in the early 2000s. One former official told the BBC he objected to paying for the massages but was overruled by senior staff, claiming spending was poorly scrutinized and routinely approved. Another source described excessive costs for flights, hotels and entourage accommodations, saying oversight was minimal. … Continue reading Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, has been charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was allegedly shot in the back on 19 February in Johannesburg. He appeared in court alongside co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, with bail set to be requested at the next hearing on 3 March. Both men also face charges of obstructing justice, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, immigration violations, and theft linked to … Continue reading Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder over Johannesburg shooting