At least four people were killed and more than 30 injured during nationwide protests in Kenya over steep fuel price increases. Police arrested at least 348 people as demonstrations and a public transport strike disrupted major cities, including Nairobi and Mombasa. Protesters blocked roads and clashed with police, who responded with tear gas, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill. The government defended the … Continue reading Four reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests

Russian airstrikes damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Danube port city of Izmail, though officials said there were no casualties or major destruction. Drone attacks also struck several Ukrainian regions, including Kharkiv, where rescuers searched rubble after an attack injured civilians. Meanwhile, Russian authorities said they shot down four Ukrainian drones headed toward Moscow and reported additional attacks in regions including Kursk, Rostov, and Yaroslavl. Damage … Continue reading Russia attacks Ukraine’s Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any US military attack on Cuba would lead to severe violence and “incalculable consequences.” He said Cuba poses no threat to the United States but accused Washington of carrying out ongoing economic and political aggression against the island. Relations between the two countries have worsened as the Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Cuban agencies and officials while signaling … Continue reading Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Two people were arrested in Japan after an intruder broke into the enclosure of Punch, a viral macaque at a zoo near Tokyo. The zoo confirmed that the animals were checked and showed no signs of harm or unusual behavior. In response, officials announced stronger security measures, including larger restricted viewing areas, intrusion-prevention nets, and constant patrols. Online footage showed a person in a blue … Continue reading 2 arrested after person breaks into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan, zoo says

Bolivia has seen violent clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, who marched into La Paz after a six-day protest over the country’s severe economic crisis. Demonstrators, some carrying dynamite and slingshots, faced riot police and demanded President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation as tear gas and explosions filled the capital. The unrest, including nationwide rallies and roadblocks, has caused major shortages of … Continue reading Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital

A humpback whale found dead near Denmark’s Anholt island was confirmed to be the same whale rescued and released earlier this month after repeated strandings along Germany’s Baltic coast. Nicknamed “Timmy” and “Hope,” the whale had drawn widespread attention and debate over whether rescue efforts would help or harm the exhausted animal. After becoming stranded multiple times, the whale was transported by barge and released … Continue reading ‘Timmy,’ humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, is found dead off Denmark

At least 87 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo’s Ituri province, with health officials warning of active community transmission. Authorities reported 336 suspected cases and 13 confirmed infections, with the outbreak spreading across the Mongwalu, Rwampara, and Bunia health zones. Health workers are intensifying screening and contact tracing, but ongoing insecurity caused by militant violence is hampering containment efforts. Officials … Continue reading Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 87

At least four people were killed and several others wounded in one of the largest reported Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the war began. Russian authorities said they destroyed 556 drones, though some struck Moscow and nearby regions, damaging buildings and disrupting airports. The strikes reportedly targeted military and industrial sites, including a missile factory, electronics facilities, and oil infrastructure, raising concerns about weaknesses … Continue reading Moscow rocked by blistering drone strikes leaving 4 dead