At least 16 people were killed in strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied areas, and Russia as fighting continued during the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Russian attacks on Dnipro caused the highest casualties, while Ukraine launched drone strikes in Crimea, Luhansk, and inside Russia. Ukraine also hit a major oil refinery deep in Russian territory, highlighting its growing long-range drone capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy … Continue reading At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks were arrested at the country’s main international airport after authorities discovered a record 242 pounds of potent cannabis hidden in their luggage. The group had returned from a short trip to Bangkok, where the drugs were concealed in false compartments, and were handed over to police for court proceedings. Most of the monks were young students whose trip had been funded … Continue reading 22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday near Sarabetsu on Hokkaido, according to monitoring agencies. The quake occurred at a depth of about 81 kilometers, and officials reported no damage, injuries, or tsunami threat. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed it was outside the region covered by a recent megaquake advisory. The event followed a stronger 7.7 offshore quake a week earlier that had … Continue reading Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan

Police in Northern Ireland condemned a car-bomb attack on a police station in Dunmurry as an attempt to disrupt the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. The improvised explosive device, made from a gas cylinder, detonated after being delivered to the site in a vehicle driven by an unwilling delivery driver. Authorities said nearby residents were evacuated before the explosion, and no injuries were reported. Officials described … Continue reading Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station

Syria has begun its first public trial of officials linked to former president Bashar al-Assad, marking a major step in post-war accountability. Atef Najib, a former security chief and Assad’s cousin, is facing charges over abuses that helped spark the 2011 uprising. The case centers on the arrest and torture of teenagers in Daraa, which triggered protests that led to the Syrian Civil War. Assad … Continue reading Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured in a bus bombing in southwestern Colombia, officials confirmed. The attack occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, with victims including 15 women and five men. Regional governor Octavio Guzmán said 36 people were injured, including minors, some in critical condition. Authorities blamed dissident groups linked to the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, calling the … Continue reading Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20

Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and wounded dozens in Lebanon, according to the health ministry, as tensions continue despite a ceasefire. Israel Defense Forces said it targeted Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure, accusing the group of violating the truce. Residents in several towns were warned to evacuate as clashes intensified beyond the buffer zone. Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue acting to ensure its security, while … Continue reading Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon, Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond ‘buffer zone’

Mali’s defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed after a suicide car bombing targeted his residence in Kati, followed by a firefight. The attack was part of a series of coordinated assaults carried out by Islamist militants linked to al-Qaida, including the regional group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin. The government confirmed multiple civilian and military casualties but did not release an official death toll. The attacks … Continue reading Mali defence minister killed amid flurry of insurgent attacks

A fire broke out early Sunday at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base currently used by the US military. Emergency crews responded quickly, and images showed significant damage, including a collapsed roof. Officials confirmed no injuries and no damage to RAF aircraft, though the status of US equipment is unclear. The fire occurred in an unoccupied, disused building and was likely caused by faulty wiring, … Continue reading Huge blaze at UK base used by US bombers