Czech authorities have detained five teenagers, most under 18, for being radicalized online by the Islamic State and promoting hate against minorities, Jews, and the LGBTQ+ community. Two have been charged with terror-related crimes after attempting to set fire to a synagogue in Brno in January 2024. The group was also involved in online efforts to recruit fighters for ISIS. Weapons were seized during raids … Continue reading Czech authorities detain 5 teens over online radicalization by IS and charge 2 with terror plot

Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza when a Palestinian militant detonated a bomb on their armored vehicle, one of the deadliest incidents for Israel in Gaza in months. The attack in Khan Younis came just after a ceasefire ended Israel’s brief war with Iran. Fighting in Gaza has continued since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, which killed around 1,200 people and … Continue reading Bomb attached to their armored vehicle kills 7 Israeli soldiers in Gaza

Families of inmates at Tehran’s Evin Prison are sharing accounts of damage and casualties after an Israeli airstrike hit the facility on Monday. The strike, part of Israel’s broader offensive against Iran, was confirmed by the IDF, which called the prison a “symbol of oppression.” Iranian media reported damage to the prison and the death of a doctor, though full casualty details remain unclear. Evin, … Continue reading Israeli strike damages Tehran’s Evin Prison, families report chaos

The UK will purchase 12 U.S.-made F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, strengthening its nuclear posture and joining NATO’s dual-capable aircraft mission. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce the move at the NATO summit, urging allies to boost support for the alliance. The decision also reinforces the UK’s commitment to NATO and is expected to support 20,000 UK jobs, with Britain contributing 15% … Continue reading UK to buy 12 nuclear-carrying F-35A jets from the United States and join NATO nuclear mission

NATO leaders met in The Hague to discuss increasing defence spending to 5% of GDP, amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump’s leadership, saying the U.S. would no longer shoulder the burden alone. Most members support the new targets, though Spain and Slovakia voiced concerns. Spain is aiming for just 2.1%, calling the percentage debate “misguided.” The summit also … Continue reading Nato set to agree big spike in defence spending at ‘historic summit’

Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, 26, was found dead after falling from a cliff near the crater of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano in Indonesia. She survived the initial fall during a group hike but could not be reached for days due to dangerous terrain and poor weather. Despite being spotted alive on Saturday, rescuers lost track of her amid thick fog and were only able … Continue reading Brazilian tourist who fell off Indonesian volcano found dead

Two young bears, Mish and Lucy, escaped their enclosure at Wildwood Devon wildlife park in the UK and devoured a week’s supply of honey and snacks before falling asleep. The incident, which lasted about an hour, posed no threat to the public, though visitors were briefly moved to a secure area. Keepers safely returned the bears using recall training. The park blamed the escape on … Continue reading 2 bears escape wildlife park enclosure, eat a 7-day supply of honey, then fall asleep

In one of the deadliest 48-hour periods in months, Russian attacks killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians, including a 5-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, just as NATO allies gathered for a key meeting. On Tuesday, a missile strike on Dnipro killed 15 people and injured over 170, causing unprecedented destruction to homes, schools, and hospitals. A day earlier, nine were killed in a Kyiv apartment … Continue reading Russian attacks kill dozens of Ukrainians as Kyiv’s allies gather for a key NATO summit

A stark new UK Government security strategy warns that the public must “actively prepare” for potential war on home soil amid rising global threats. The document highlights growing nuclear risks, including from Iran, and warns that arms control has failed to keep pace. It cites increased aggression from powers like China, Russia, and North Korea, who are collaborating in cyber, space, and underwater warfare, and … Continue reading Brits must ‘actively prepare’ for war on UK soil, govt warns

At least 43 Palestinians were killed Monday in ongoing Israeli attacks across Gaza, bringing the war’s death toll to over 56,000, with more than 131,000 wounded. Among the dead were 20 people seeking food at aid centers run by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which the UN has condemned for allegedly weaponizing aid. Critics describe the sites as “human slaughterhouses” amid worsening famine … Continue reading Israel kills at least 43 Palestinians in Gaza, including aid seekers