Around 145 people, mostly teenage girls, were stabbed with syringes during France’s nationwide Fête de la Musique festival, sparking fears of chemical injections. Victims reported feeling unwell and were hospitalized for toxicology tests. Attacks occurred across the country, with 13 in Paris and 50 in Angoulême. Authorities have arrested 12 suspects, including one man in Metz identified via CCTV. It’s unclear if the syringes contained … Continue reading 145 revellers stabbed with syringes in wave of attacks at music festival

Pope Leo XIV issued a passionate plea for peace during his Sunday Angelus prayer, urging global diplomatic efforts amid escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Condemning war’s human toll, the pope stressed that “no armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers” and called for diplomacy over violence. He also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning … Continue reading Pope Leo warns of ‘irreparable abyss’ in war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the target of a foiled assassination plot by a Polish pensioner with longstanding Soviet ties, according to Ukraine’s security chief. The man was allegedly activated by Russia to kill Zelensky at a Polish airport using a sniper rifle or drone. The plot was uncovered through joint efforts by Ukrainian and Polish intelligence. This comes amid ongoing threats against Zelensky, who … Continue reading Zelensky narrowly escapes assassination attempt by Russian sniper

Iran’s parliament has voted to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes, potentially blocking $1 billion in daily oil shipments and driving prices higher. The closure awaits approval from Iran’s Supreme Council. The narrow strait is vulnerable to disruption through naval mines, missile attacks, and small boat swarms, tactics Iran may use based … Continue reading Iran orders closure of Strait of Hormuz

Russia is prepared to assist Iran amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, but Tehran must first specify its needs, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. He confirmed that Russian President Putin will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss possible support and hear Iran’s proposals. This comes after U.S. airstrikes targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating tensions and drawing the U.S. directly into the conflict … Continue reading Russia ready to help Iran: Kremlin spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced he will travel to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin following recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Araghchi condemned the strikes as a violation of international law and warned Iran would respond in self-defense. The US, under President Trump, justified the attacks as necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev … Continue reading Russia: Many Nations Willing To Supply Iran With Nuclear Warheads

At sunrise on the summer solstice, around 25,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the sun align with the ancient monument’s Heel Stone, marking the longest day of the year. Visitors were allowed to walk among the stones for the rare event, while over 400,000 watched online. Temperatures soared across the U.K., prompting the first amber heat alert since 2023. Built around 2,500 B.C., Stonehenge … Continue reading Sunrise at Stonehenge draws druids and pagans to celebrate summer solstice

Nearly a year after it sank off Sicily, the luxury superyacht Bayesian has been raised from the seabed. The disaster killed seven of the 22 people aboard, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah. Italian prosecutors requested the yacht be inspected before full removal, as investigations continue into the cause. A UK report found that extreme winds over 80mph likely caused the vessel to … Continue reading Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily

Over 40 Iranian drones targeted multiple regions across Israel early Saturday, with most intercepted by the Israeli Air Force. One drone hit an apartment building in Beit She’an, causing damage but no injuries as residents took shelter. Drones were also intercepted near the Arava, Golan Heights, and Eilat. The attacks followed the Israeli Air Force’s elimination of Iran’s drone unit commander, Amin Pour Judaki. The … Continue reading More than 40 drones have penetrated Israeli airspace