Flash floods and landslides across Indonesia’s Sumatra island have killed 164 people, with 79 still missing as rescue efforts remain hindered by destroyed roads, bridges, and power outages. Heavy monsoon rains, intensified by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, caused rivers to overflow and sweep through villages, submerging thousands of homes. More than 3,000 families have been displaced, and aid deliveries are slowed by difficult terrain and damaged … Continue reading Death toll rises to 164 after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Army officers in Guinea-Bissau announced on state television that they had overthrown President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, suspended the presidential election process, closed the country’s borders, and imposed a curfew. The officers said they had formed a “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order” to govern the nation indefinitely. Embalo later confirmed to France 24 that he had been deposed, though the military did not … Continue reading Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau

French authorities believe they have arrested the fourth and final member of the team that stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in a dramatic daylight heist on October 19. The 39-year-old suspect, who has a criminal record, now faces preliminary charges of organized robbery and criminal conspiracy for his alleged role in the €88 million theft. Police say the robbery was carried out by … Continue reading Paris prosecutor says arrested man is thought to be 4th member of Louvre heist gang

Two sanctioned Russian-linked oil tankers, the Kairos and the Virat, caught fire in the Black Sea near the Turkish coast, but all crew members were safely rescued. The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded about 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli province while traveling from Egypt to Russia, and the Virat was struck roughly 35 nautical miles away. Turkish authorities are investigating, citing possible causes including external attacks or … Continue reading Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey’s coast, rescues underway

Three elderly nuns—Rita (82), Regina (86), and Bernadette (88)—made headlines after escaping a Catholic care home and returning to their abandoned convent at Goldenstein Castle near Salzburg. Church authorities had insisted they move to the care home due to their health, accusing them of breaking vows of obedience, but officials now say the sisters can remain at the convent “until further notice.” A church proposal … Continue reading Rebel nuns win reprieve in Austrian convent dispute

Israeli authorities are investigating the killing of two Palestinian men in Jenin after video showed them appearing to surrender before being shot by Israeli forces. The Palestinian Authority condemned the incident as a “war crime,” while Palestinian Islamic Jihad said the men were fighters who had run out of ammunition before being “executed.” Israeli officials said the men were wanted for alleged terror activities and … Continue reading Israeli ​military kills two men after they appeared to surrender during operation in West Bank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, resigned hours after anti-corruption investigators raided his home, triggering a major political shock during ongoing peace negotiations. Yermak, long considered the most powerful figure in Ukraine after Zelensky, had been embroiled in a corruption scandal involving alleged embezzlement in the energy sector, though he was not formally accused. His departure comes just before he was scheduled … Continue reading Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns amid corruption probe

A massive fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing complex has killed at least 128 people, with around 200 still missing and nearly 80 injured. Authorities say the blaze began in flammable netting around scaffolding, rapidly spreading across seven buildings fueled by styrofoam and bamboo structures. Fire alarms in all eight blocks failed to activate, intensifying public anger and calls for government transparency and … Continue reading Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128, with 200 still missing and 8 more arrested