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Large logistics hub destroyed in Russian-occupied Crimea
Ukrainian long-range drones have targeted Russian logistics and military infrastructure, including a second strike on a major Wild
topicThe Arday Case Is a Test for Academia
A London inquest has opened into the sudden death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who faced extensive plag
topic5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule
Thousands of Afghan allies remain in legal limbo as the Trump administration restricts their ability to resettle in the United Sta
topicKazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power
The pro-government Adilet Party won a landslide victory in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections, according to official announcemen
topicPrince Harry, Elton John and Others Told to Pay Daily Mail Publisher $13 Million
High Court Justice Matthew Nicklin ordered Prince Harry, Elton John, and five other public figures to pay an interim sum of £9.54
topicRussia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
Vladimir Putin issued a decree allowing the Russian government to seize control of companies and infrastructure facilities that ar
topicSomalia: Somali Pirates Hijack Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Yemen
Somali pirates hijacked a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden and diverted the vessel toward Somalia. This inci
topicAndrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say
Legal representatives for Andrew Tate, 39, and Tristan Tate, 38, have admitted the brothers rented supercars and a superyacht to c
Teens Return to TikTok After World’s First Usage Ban, Data Show
Australian teenagers are returning to TikTok eight months after the implementation of a world-first social media ban for those und
topicA year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
One year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a Gaza hospital, no individuals have been held accountable for the deaths. An
topicIran-linked hackers blamed for taking down U.K. power plant for first time, reports say
Hackers linked to Iran shut down a small UK power plant for four days in July. The incident marks the first time Iranian-linked ac
topicUK Tax Rises Back on the Table as Burnham Faces Fiscal Crunch
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out tax increases in the upcoming autumn Budget as he faces a fiscal crunch. While the Prime Min
topicIran War Updates: Trump says U.S. "achieving a very big victory," war "will continue for as long as necessary"
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed even as Tehran and Oman outline a plan for a temporary shipping lane. Iran insists t
topicCameroon president returns home after 10-week absence
Cameroon President Paul Biya has returned home following a 10-week stay abroad. The 93-year-old leader was away for 74 days, endin
topicUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits Russian oil refinery after Putin’s shopping centre strike killed 16 people
Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least 10 people across Russia and Russian-occupied territories on Saturday. Targets included an
topicTornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region
A tornado struck a small village in the Aude region of southwestern France on Monday, August 24, 2026. Authorities reported Tuesda
topicIran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on
Iran and Oman are discussing the creation of a temporary shipping lane and a joint mine clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
topicBritain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
The UK government has told TikTok and other social media platforms to remove videos that glorify dangerous driving after a series
topicKazakh oil refinery to process Russian crude, send fuel back to Russia amid shortage
Kazakhstan's oil refinery will process Russian crude oil and send a significant portion of its fuel output back to Russia amid a s
topicNew installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up
China is building new installations on an islet in the South China Sea, according to satellite images. This development has raised
topicArchaeologists investigate a feared young woman's 17th century vampiric grave in Poland
Archaeologists are examining a 17th-century grave in Poland believed to be that of a young woman feared to be a vampire. The grave
topicFar-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot, escorted by soldiers, used a sledgehammer to damage a Palestinian memorial in the occupied West Bank.
topicSome police officers can't fathom why a colleague would falsify 200 missing persons cases and lie
A Jeju police officer falsified around 200 missing persons cases, prompting administrative leave for four colleagues and calls for
topicDragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a $7 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris. The project is part of a larger inv