At least five people have died in a series of avalanches in Austria’s Tirol and Vorarlberg regions following heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions. In the St. Anton am Arlberg area, five off-piste skiers were caught in a massive avalanche, with victims including an American, a Pole and a young Austrian who later died in hospital. Separate avalanches in Nauders-Bergkastel and Klösterle killed a German man … Continue reading At least five people killed in string of avalanches in Austria

Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person in the Kyiv region and causing widespread damage in several suburbs. Emergency crews rescued eight people, including a child, from rubble, while strikes in Odesa hit energy infrastructure and sparked major fires. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia fired 297 drones and 50 missiles overnight, most of which were intercepted, though several struck … Continue reading Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has given Ukraine a two-day deadline to resume Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, threatening to cut off emergency electricity supplies if flows are not restored. He accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of acting “maliciously” toward Slovakia, citing economic losses after Ukraine previously halted Russian gas transit. Slovakia and Hungary remain reliant on Russian oil and have pressured Kyiv … Continue reading Slovakia threatens to cut electricity to Ukraine over Russian oil spat

Pakistan’s military said it killed at least 70 militants in airstrikes near the Afghanistan border, targeting alleged hideouts of Pakistani militants responsible for recent attacks, though state media later put the toll at 80. Deputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry provided no evidence for the claim. Afghanistan rejected the accusation, saying the strikes hit civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, including a madrassa and homes. … Continue reading Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border

Violent clashes broke out across western Mexico after Mexican forces killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” during a military operation in Jalisco. Authorities said he was wounded in a raid and died while being transported to Mexico City, as cartel members responded with roadblocks and burning vehicles in multiple states. U.S. officials confirmed providing intelligence support, though … Continue reading Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader “El Mencho” killed in military operation

The navies of Mexico and El Salvador announced seizures of more than 10 tons of cocaine in the Pacific this week, including Mexico’s interception of a narco-sub carrying four tons and El Salvador’s record 6.6-ton bust from a Tanzania-flagged vessel. Mexican officials said the operation was aided by intelligence from United States Northern Command and Joint Interagency Task Force South. The announcements contrast with recent … Continue reading 4 tons of cocaine seized from “narco sub” off Mexico 

At least 10 people were killed and 50 wounded in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, targeting what Israel said were Hezbollah command centers in the Baalbek area. A senior Hezbollah official was reported among the dead, though the group did not immediately comment. The strikes are among the deadliest in eastern Lebanon in weeks and threaten a fragile 2024 U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and … Continue reading Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official

Police searched the former home of Prince Andrew for a second day after he was arrested and questioned for nearly 11 hours on suspicion of sharing confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein. He was released under investigation and has not been charged, while Thames Valley Police continue searches at Royal Lodge near Windsor. The British government is now considering legislation to remove Andrew from the … Continue reading Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest