Renewed fighting in Ethiopia risks drawing Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, and other regional powers into a wider Horn of Africa conflict
Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences closes after nearly two centuries, threatening public access to cherished exhibits and irreplaceable collections forever.
Finnish authorities close Helsinki’s seaway after an unidentified funnel-shaped metal object is found south of Kustaanmiekka in coastal waters nearby.
Nicole Linton, a former nurse, was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder for driving 130 mph through a red light in 2022, killing six people including a pregnant woman, her infant, and her unborn child.
Two people, a man and a woman aged 18-25, were shot dead at the Artist Lounge near California State University, Northridge. No arrests have been made as police continue investigating.
The Ottawa Redblacks lost their 21st consecutive game, a 34-16 defeat to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, setting a CFL record for the worst start to a season at 0-15.
Erin Davis has been officially named co-host of Vancouver's MOVE 103.5 morning show alongside Drew Savage, following Nat Hunter's departure in June.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar recounts fighting for his life after his co-pilot attacked him mid-flight, opening the cockpit door that allowed passengers to subdue the attacker and save 182 lives.
Toronto police have charged Kayaan Jiwan, 23, with luring, sending explicit material, and extortion after an investigation involving a 15-year-old girl contacted online.
Antisemitic flyers were distributed at a Belleville synagogue and nearby homes less than two weeks after a Yom Kippur attack, prompting a police investigation and renewed fear.
A 75-year-old New Brunswick man survived a black bear attack while picking blueberries, using a small knife to fight back and receiving over 80 stitches.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a hit-and-run collision at West Hunt Club and Merivale roads in Ottawa; police are seeking a dark SUV with front-end damage and witnesses.
An imitation firearm prompted a lockdown at Ross Sheppard High School in west Edmonton on Friday, with police clearing the building and lifting the lockdown after two hours; no injuries or arrests.
A multi-vehicle crash on the Lagos Coastal Road on Friday left one person dead and three critically injured. Authorities cite speeding and reckless overtaking as the cause, prompting calls for safety measures.
Abdul Rehman, a 25-year-old security guard, was shot dead near Memon Mall in Malir on Thursday after resisting extortion ("bhatta") demands. Police have launched an investigation into the attack.
Several students were injured in Jabalpur, MP, after a speeding car collided head-on with a school van on the Subhash Nagar-GarhaPurwa road, prompting emergency hospitalizations and police investigation.
A massive landslide hit Jorabat near USTM, partially burying a petrol pump, stranding traffic, and causing heavy damage. Emergency crews are clearing debris while safety advisories remain in effect.
Heavy fighting erupted in northern Taiz as Yemeni forces repelled a major Houthi offensive using heavy artillery and drones. Casualties were reported as clashes threaten local stability.
A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at a defunct hotel near Chennai's Teynampet Metro station, destroying stored scrap and plastic. Emergency crews quickly contained the blaze with no injuries.
Russian drone strikes severely damaged Kyiv’s strategic Southern Bridge, forcing authorities to close the key Dnipro River crossing, interrupting metro transit, and causing major traffic gridlock.
A reckless driving incident on a French coastal road on October 4, 2026, caused a fatal crash resulting in two deaths.
A landslide destroyed an Indonesian mountain settlement on October 4, 2026, causing three casualties and triggering rescue efforts.
A midnight house intrusion and assault in Canada on October 4, 2026, left a resident fatally injured, prompting a homicide investigation.
An armed attack on a highway transport vehicle in Pakistan on October 4, 2026, killed a security guard and triggered a police search.