French police arrested nearly 300 people on Wednesday as “Block Everything” demonstrations spread across the country, paralyzing traffic, sparking fires, and triggering violent clashes with authorities. The nationwide protests erupted in response to President Emmanuel Macron’s policies and deep spending cuts, coming just days after Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted in a parliamentary confidence vote and replaced by Sébastien Lecornu. Protesters accused the government … Continue reading France arrests hundreds as ‘Block Everything’ protests erupt across country

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Peter Mandelson, the country’s ambassador to the United States, over his previously undisclosed ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision came after The Sun published emails from the 2000s showing Mandelson offering support to Epstein, even urging him to fight for early release before his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Foreign Office minister … Continue reading UK fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has commenced its first-ever in absentia hearing against Joseph Kony, the elusive leader of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Kony faces 39 charges, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, stemming from decades of violence across Uganda, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite a 2005 arrest warrant and extensive international efforts, Kony remains … Continue reading ICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University doctoral student, was kidnapped by a militia in Iraq in 2023 and has now been released, as announced by President Trump. She holds dual Israeli and Russian citizenship and spent more than 900 days in captivity before being turned over to the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Her family, especially her sister Emma—who is an American citizen—expressed profound joy, with Emma … Continue reading Princeton Doctoral Student, Held in Iraq for Over 900 Days, Is Finally Free

After the Nepali government imposed a sweeping ban on major social media platforms, mass protests erupted—led largely by Gen Z—escalating into violence across Kathmandu. Demonstrators torched the parliament building, stormed prisons, and set fire to politicians’ homes, including that of former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal, where his wife was inside during the blaze. The unrest turned deadly, with at least 19 people killed and … Continue reading Violent Gen Z protests spiral with at least 19 killed in Nepal

Polish and NATO forces shot down drones that violated Poland’s airspace during a Russian aerial attack on Ukraine. Fighter jets were scrambled after more than a dozen drones entered Polish territory, marking the first direct involvement of NATO forces in the conflict. The Polish military confirmed weapons were used to neutralize the drones, and operations to recover debris were launched. Polish and allied aircraft, along … Continue reading Polish and NATO forces scramble to shoot down Russian drones

Israel launched an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders, killing at least five members, including relatives of top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. Hamas claimed Israel failed to assassinate its negotiating team, which was discussing a new US ceasefire proposal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike as justified against those behind the October 7, 2023 attacks, while Qatar condemned it as a violation of … Continue reading Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli attack in Doha, but confirms six deaths