Two suspected metal thieves have been arrested in connection with a deadly building collapse in Görlitz that killed three people on May 18. Investigators believe the suspects may have damaged or tampered with pipes while searching the building for scrap metal and other valuables before the collapse. Authorities are investigating possible involvement in causing a fatal explosion and negligent homicide. The suspects, a 27-year-old Polish … Continue reading Two arrested after deadly building collapse in eastern Germany

Israel carried out airstrikes in western and central Iran after Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel, marking the first direct exchanges between the two countries since a ceasefire took effect two months ago. Iran described its missile attacks as the start of a week-long campaign of continuous strikes. The escalation followed Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs, which Israel said were retaliation … Continue reading Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel

More than 1.2 million people gathered in Madrid on Sunday for an outdoor Mass led by Pope Leo, making it one of the largest events of his week-long visit to Spain. Crowds filled the streets near Cibeles Square, cheering and waving flags as the pope arrived. In his sermon, Leo urged Catholics to support the poor, lonely, and marginalized, saying God stands with those who … Continue reading Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Israeli airstrikes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was renewed last week. Israel said the strikes were retaliation for a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli forces, which Hezbollah later confirmed. Analysts described the incident as the latest escalation in a ceasefire that has been repeatedly violated by both sides since late 2024. Israeli … Continue reading Israel hits Beirut’s suburbs in retaliatory attack against Hezbollah

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, causing severe damage to buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia. The quake was followed by numerous aftershocks, with reports of collapsed structures, including a three-story restaurant building in General Santos City. Philippine authorities activated emergency response measures, closed schools in affected areas, and ordered evacuations to … Continue reading Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

A Serbian U.N. peacekeeper, Sergeant Milovan Jovanovic, died after mortar shells struck a UNIFIL position near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon, while two other peacekeepers were wounded. The attack marks the seventh U.N. peacekeeper death in Lebanon since fighting between Hezbollah and Israel resumed in March. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the incident, stressing that attacks on peacekeepers may constitute war crimes and must be investigated. Initial findings suggest the position was hit by indirect fire from … Continue reading UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in shelling in Lebanon

An inquest jury will examine whether police actions or delays in medical treatment contributed to the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton. Despite repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and could not breathe, he was arrested and handcuffed after his attacker, Vickrum Digwa, failed to reveal the stabbing. A full jury inquest is scheduled for September 2027 to investigate … Continue reading Henry Nowak inquest to probe actions of police

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, causing a large fire and sending smoke over the city. The drones reportedly traveled more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles), marking another deep strike inside Russian territory. The attack came a day after Russia launched a major drone and missile assault on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. Russian authorities confirmed that … Continue reading Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal

Kuwait said an Iranian missile and drone attack struck its international airport, killing one person and injuring dozens, raising concerns that the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is weakening. Iran said the attack was retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military targets, which the U.S. described as self-defense actions. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump rejected reports that Iran had suspended indirect talks with the … Continue reading Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Iran launches deadly attack on Kuwait airport