As 2026 begins, only a few African nations operate submarines, with Egypt, South Africa, and Algeria leading modest fleets shaped by regional security and maritime priorities.
Storm Leonardo brought torrential rains to Portugal and Spain, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving at least one person dead, as communities weathered floods and transport disruption.
Dutch Queen Máxima has begun training as a reservist in the Royal Netherlands Army, citing that national safety can no longer be taken for granted; she will be promoted to lieutenant colonel after training.
Queen Máxima has begun training as a Dutch army reservist, adding a practical dimension to her public role and highlighting shared responsibility for national defense.
Saab has shared detailed information on its Gripen fighter with Canada as part of discussions about a possible dual-fleet approach alongside the F-35.
The Pentagon has rejected a plea deal in the USS Cole bombing case, extending a decades-long legal process that continues to shape questions of justice, memory, and accountability.
Lavrov dismisses French outreach as “pathetic” after a Macron adviser’s Moscow visit, highlighting how narrow and fragile diplomatic space has become.
A new exhibit traces 19th-century Arctic ambitions and draws quiet parallels to modern fascination with Greenland, including echoes in recent U.S. political rhetoric.
Pakistan’s army says it killed 216 militants in a weeklong Balochistan operation. The campaign followed coordinated attacks and also saw dozens of civilians and security personnel killed.
Spain under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expanding legal immigration pathways, diverging from hardline approaches abroad and betting migrants are vital to its future.
Spotify partners with Bookshop.org and launches Page Match to link physical books, e-books, and audiobooks into a unified discovery experience.
Persistent blackouts leave Cubans struggling as aging infrastructure and fuel shortages collide with renewed tensions between Havana and Washington.
The US and China declined to back a joint declaration on military AI use, highlighting deep divisions over how advanced algorithms should be governed in warfare.
Starlink has restricted Russian forces’ internet access in occupied Ukraine after a request from Kyiv, highlighting how private satellite networks now shape modern warfare.
Canada and France plan to open consulates in Greenland, signaling quiet solidarity as the Arctic gains global attention and Nuuk navigates growing strategic interest.
Dozens have died after record snowfall across Japan, and officials warn that rapid warming and melting snow could trigger avalanches, floods, and further dangers.
The Global Sumud Flotilla plans a spring civilian mission to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, aiming to spotlight humanitarian conditions and call for free passage of aid.
With three weeks until the UK’s ETA entry rules are fully enforced, travel advisors report confusion, increased planning, and document checks as travelers prepare to meet new requirements.
Authorities in Rome removed a fresco face resembling Italy’s prime minister, citing preservation concerns, sparking quiet debate over art, satire, and public space.
A Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival after unruly tourist behavior overwhelmed the area, highlighting growing concerns about overtourism and community impact.
The giant phantom jelly may look frightening, but scientists say it is likely a gentle deep-sea drifter, feeding on small organisms and posing little threat to humans.
Spain rejected Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s claim of a looming social media ban, saying no such plan exists and that regulation, not prohibition, guides its digital policy.
The arrest of Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, in an alleged Gaza smuggling case highlights uneasy intersections of family ties, enforcement, and a shadow economy shaped by blockade.
WA’s work safety watchdog has begun initial enquiries after a family who hired a kayak and paddleboards was washed out to sea, raising questions about safety practices.