A prison riot in Machala, Ecuador, between rival gangs Los Choneros and Los Lobos left 13 inmates and a guard dead, with 14 others injured and some inmates escaping. The 40-minute clash involved guns, bombs, and grenades, highlighting the country’s overcrowded, gang-controlled prisons. Ecuador has seen a surge in violence, with prisons under military control since January 2024 and homicides rising sharply, CBS News has … Continue reading 14 killed, including a guard, in prison clashes in Ecuador as some inmates escape

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy prepared for a “very intense week” at the U.N. General Assembly, seeking support for a U.S.-led peace effort and a potential summit with Putin. International concern has grown over the conflict spreading, following Russian drones reaching Poland and fighter jets entering Estonian airspace, prompting an emergency U.N. Security … Continue reading Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes

At least 74 people were arrested in Moldova over an alleged plot to incite mass riots ahead of next weekend’s parliamentary elections, which President Maia Sandu blamed on Russian interference. Police carried out over 250 raids, saying the suspects were trained abroad and coordinated by criminal elements from Russia. Sandu accused the Kremlin of funding efforts to destabilize the country and warned voters not to let Moldova fall under … Continue reading Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections

A New Zealand mother, Hakyung Lee, 44, has been convicted of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases, a case that shocked the country. The remains were discovered in 2022 in an abandoned storage unit in Auckland, years after the killings. Lee, arrested in South Korea and extradited, claimed she was mentally unwell following her husband’s death and believed it was best for … Continue reading NZ woman found guilty of killing her two children in ‘suitcase murders’

Thousands of Italians staged nationwide strikes and protests on Monday in solidarity with Palestinians, causing major disruption in cities including Milan, Rome, Turin and Bologna. Clashes erupted outside Milan’s central station, where police were injured as a fringe group hurled stones and smoke bombs. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence as “shameful,” while critics accused her of failing to clarify Italy’s stance on Israel. … Continue reading Clashes break out as Italians strike demanding action over Gaza

British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been released from prison in Egypt after serving six years for sharing a Facebook post, following a pardon by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. His release came after sustained lobbying by the UK government and pressure from Egypt’s human rights council. Abd el-Fattah, a prominent figure of the Arab Spring, was convicted of spreading false news but widely seen as … Continue reading British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed from prison

Hak Ja Han, the 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church and widow of founder Sun Myung Moon, was arrested in South Korea on Tuesday amid a bribery investigation. Prosecutors allege church officials bribed former First Lady Kim Keon Hee and conservative lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong, both of whom are facing criminal charges. Han denies directing the payments, insisting a church official acted alone. A Seoul court … Continue reading Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president’s wife

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) with three counts of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs.” Prosecutors allege his involvement in at least 76 murders: 19 in Davao City between 2013–2016, 14 “high value target” killings during his presidency in 2016–2017, and 43 during nationwide “clearance” operations from 2016–2018. While prosecutors say thousands were … Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippines president, charged with crimes against humanity at ICC

Hong Kong shut down on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s strongest storm this year with winds up to 220 km/h, approached the coast of Guangdong. Authorities issued Typhoon Signal 8, suspending most transport and flights, while residents rushed to stock up on supplies and taped windows against potential damage. Over 370,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong, with officials warning of storm surges up … Continue reading Hong Kong shuts down ahead of world’s biggest typhoon this year

Hurricane Gabrielle has rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm east of Bermuda, packing 140 mph winds but expected to remain mostly offshore. Bermuda could still see rain, gusty winds, and large swells, while dangerous rip currents will affect much of the U.S. East Coast through midweek. Two additional disturbances in the Atlantic are being monitored, with one east of the Lesser Antilles showing medium … Continue reading Hurricane Gabrielle isn’t alone. Two more Atlantic systems could develop this week