Small protests in Damascus follow new alcohol sale restrictions, reflecting tensions over everyday life and social balance in Syria’s capital.
A body has been found after a fatal house fire in Edenderry, where a boy and his grand-aunt died in a suspected arson attack.
Doctors are being paid significantly more for special waiting list clinics as health systems try to reduce growing patient backlogs.
Argentina continues identifying victims of dictatorship-era disappearances, with each discovery offering closure while highlighting the enduring impact of an unresolved past.
Argentina, once seen as a model for confronting dictatorship, is facing debate as President Javier Milei’s policies reshape how the country approaches its historical memory.
A Chinese-owned tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz near Iran’s coast, drawing attention amid ongoing regional sensitivities, though no incidents were reported.
Zettajoules measure vast amounts of energy in Earth’s system, helping scientists track the planet’s energy imbalance and understand long-term climate changes.
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Southeast Washington, D.C., with authorities investigating and searching for suspects.
Donald Trump’s approach to Iran reflects a “doctrine of unpredictability,” combining threats and pauses that shape perceptions while raising questions about stability and strategy
While oil prices surge amid Iran tensions, natural gas markets face deeper structural strain, with limited flexibility making them more vulnerable to disruption.
Fire engines responded to a suspected antisemitic hate crime in North London, with authorities investigating the incident and urging caution as details continue to emerge.
A couple found unclothed at a cemetery in Malaysia has been remanded for three days as authorities investigate the incident.
Three family members died in a Dungun road crash after attending a wedding, with authorities continuing to investigate the incident.
A major refinery explosion near the Texas coast has prompted shelter-in-place orders as emergency crews respond and investigations begin.
A UK destroyer has arrived near Cyprus nearly three weeks after its deployment was announced, with officials offering limited explanation for the delay.
A former apartheid-era police commander known as “Prime Evil” testifies in South Africa, revisiting unresolved killings and renewing efforts to confront the country’s past.
A Chinese-owned tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz near Iran’s coast, highlighting how routine shipping routes can carry strategic meaning amid regional tensions.
Israeli strikes in Beirut have killed three people as attacks across Lebanon intensify, highlighting growing tensions and ongoing instability in the region.
A landmark bookstore has been destroyed by fire, leaving significant damage as authorities investigate the cause. No fatalities have been reported.
Israel says it will maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon until the Hezbollah threat is removed, raising questions about duration, impact, and regional stability.
Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich suggests the Litani River as a potential border with Lebanon, raising questions about regional stability and long-standing territorial boundaries.
Denmark’s election unfolds with domestic issues at the forefront, while renewed attention to Trump’s Greenland remarks adds a broader geopolitical dimension to voter sentiment.
A Manchester man has died in Canada after a serious incident, with police continuing investigations into the circumstances.
Amid tensions over Iran and U.S. policy, analysts say Russia’s energy sector is regaining relevance, highlighting how conflict can reshape global oil dynamics.