Attacks on Ebola treatment facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are increasing as health officials warn the outbreak could worsen in both the DRC and Uganda. Several health centers and medical tents have been stormed or set on fire by angry residents, often sparked by disputes over the handling of bodies under strict burial protocols. Aid groups say the violence is driven by … Continue reading Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears

Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party on Sunday, using tear gas and rubber bullets against supporters gathered outside during a tense standoff. The raid followed a court decision that nullified the election of party leader Özgür Özel and sought to reinstate former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The CHP has rejected the ruling as politically motivated, saying it is part of a … Continue reading Turkish police storm offices of main opposition party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, as a passenger train passed, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 70. The blast overturned and set fire to two train cars and caused heavy damage to nearby buildings and vehicles in the area. Authorities said many of the wounded were in critical condition, and hospitals in Quetta … Continue reading Suicide bombing near a railway track in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23 people

A nine-story building under construction collapsed early Sunday in Angeles City north of Manila after a severe thunderstorm, leaving at least 21 people missing. Rescue teams reported hearing voices from beneath the rubble as they searched for survivors, while 24 workers were rescued or escaped safely. More than 100 responders, including police and firefighters, used their hands and sniffer dogs to navigate the unstable debris … Continue reading 9-story building under construction in the Philippines collapses; 21 missing

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires, widespread damage, and hours of explosions across the city. Ukrainian officials said at least two people were killed and 77 injured, with damage reported in every district and several cultural sites affected, including the destruction of the Chernobyl museum. Ukraine’s air force said Russia used 600 drones and 90 missiles, including … Continue reading Russia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attack

A 39-year-old spearfisher was killed in a shark attack on Sunday at Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. The man, from Cairns, was diving with friends when he suffered a fatal head injury during the attack. He was transported by boat to Hull Heads, where paramedics confirmed his injuries were unsurvivable. Witnesses had reported bull sharks in the area before the … Continue reading Spearfisher mauled in Australia’s second fatal shark attack in a week

Prisoners at Barinas prison in western Venezuela protested from the prison roof on Sunday, burning mattresses and demanding the removal of the prison director. Inmates accused guards and prison staff of opening fire on unarmed prisoners during what they described as a peaceful protest, leaving several wounded. Videos shared by a local prison rights NGO showed injured prisoners and included claims of poor treatment, including … Continue reading Venezuelan inmates take to prison roof to protest shootings, abuse

Russia joined several major energy producers and emitters in voting against a UN General Assembly resolution calling for stronger global action on climate change. The vote passed 141–8 with 28 abstentions and supported an International Court of Justice advisory opinion stating that failure to meet climate obligations could be unlawful and may require reparations. Alongside Russia, countries such as the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading Russia Joins U.S. and Iran in Voting Against UN Climate Change Resolution

British Defence Secretary John Healey said Russian fighter jets carried out two dangerous encounters with an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over the Black Sea in mid-April. In one incident, a Russian Su-27 flew within six metres of the aircraft and made repeated close passes, while a Su-35 later came close enough to trigger the plane’s emergency systems and disable autopilot. The RAF aircraft … Continue reading Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane