British and French warplanes carried out a joint airstrike on an underground facility used by Islamic State militants to store weapons and explosives in central Syria, the U.K. Ministry of Defence said. The strike occurred Saturday night in a mountainous area north of Palmyra, with RAF Typhoon jets and French aircraft targeting access tunnels using precision-guided bombs. Initial assessments indicate the site was successfully hit, … Continue reading UK confirms joint airstrike targeting suspected ISIS weapons facility in Syria

German leftwing militants have claimed responsibility for an arson attack that damaged high-voltage cables in Berlin, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses. The group, calling itself Vulkangruppe, said it targeted wealthy districts to protest climate change, fossil fuel use, and the energy demands of AI data centres. Up to 45,000 households initially lost electricity and heat during freezing weather, affecting hospitals, … Continue reading Leftwing militants claim responsibility for arson attack on Berlin power grid

At least 30 villagers were killed and several others are missing after gunmen attacked Kasuwan-Daji village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, setting fire to homes and the local market. Residents and church officials say the death toll may exceed 40, with children among those abducted, though exact numbers remain unclear. Locals reported that the attack lasted several hours and said security forces had not yet … Continue reading Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured in a U.S. military operation in Caracas and flown to New York, where they are being held ahead of a federal court appearance on Monday. They face U.S. charges related to drug trafficking and alleged ties to gangs designated as terrorist organizations, which Maduro denies. President Trump said the U.S. would temporarily oversee Venezuela during … Continue reading Trump says U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela, Maduro expected in court Monday

Denmark has become the first country to shut down its state-run postal letter service after a 90 percent drop in letter sending over the past 25 years. The final letter was delivered this week, ending a 401-year-old service operated by PostNord. Letter volumes fell from nearly 1.5 billion in 2000 to just 110 million last year, while high costs made the service economically unviable. PostNord … Continue reading Denmark ends its postal service after 401 years

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring 12 others. The epicenter was near Acapulco in Guerrero, which sustained moderate damage, while Mexico City experienced structural impacts and power outages affecting most of the city. Authorities are inspecting dozens of buildings and homes for safety, and landslides have been reported on Guerrero highways. Mexico’s Seismic … Continue reading Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico

North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s military reported, with Japan confirming it has likely already landed. This follows the country’s last missile test in November. Leader Kim Jong Un has called for more than doubling the production of tactical guided weapons during a recent factory visit. He has also inspected a nuclear-powered submarine and overseen several … Continue reading North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan