Thousands fleeing renewed violence in eastern DR Congo have crossed into Burundi, where aid agencies warn of overcrowding, shortages, and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Police arrested a man after seizing cocaine worth €3.7 million, highlighting ongoing efforts to disrupt large-scale drug trafficking networks.
Gunmen abducted 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria, highlighting persistent insecurity on rural highways and the growing risks faced by ordinary commuters.
International military operations across the Western Pacific intensified in 2025, marked by sustained patrols, joint exercises, and careful signaling aimed at deterrence without escalation.
A suitcase left untouched in a bank vault for more than 100 years was found to contain lost Hapsburg jewels, offering a rare glimpse into Europe’s vanished imperial past.
A survivor recounts the harm caused when a confidential police report detailing sexual assault was published by tabloids, raising questions about ethics, privacy, and media responsibility.
France plans to build a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle, securing its naval air power and strategic reach well into the coming decades.
A neo-Nazi terror group is expanding activity in the U.S., exploiting perceived gaps as federal enforcement priorities shift, raising concerns among analysts and civil rights groups.
Many of the Syrian officials who enforced Assad’s brutal repression have avoided justice, rebuilding comfortable lives at home and abroad as accountability efforts stall.
Tourists were rescued amid panic after a ferry capsized in Laos, killing several people and prompting urgent questions about river safety and transport oversight.
Illegal “ghost” roads often trigger deforestation in tropical forests. Research shows blocking these hidden access routes early can slow forest loss and protect ecosystems.
A senior Russian defence factory executive set himself on fire on Red Square in an apparent act of personal distress, shocking onlookers and highlighting hidden pressures inside Russia’s war-driven system.
South Korean startup Innospace failed to reach orbit on its first launch attempt, a setback that highlights the difficulty of commercial spaceflight and the early challenges faced by new launch companies.
An Ecuadorian court sentenced 11 air force troops over the disappearance of four boys, marking a rare moment of accountability for security forces and a painful milestone for grieving families.
A sudden sinkhole in England swallowed canal boats and triggered an emergency rescue operation, prompting evacuations and raising concerns about ground stability and aging waterways.
A Swiss court has admitted a climate lawsuit by four Indonesian islanders against Holcim, a major Swiss cement maker, seeking compensation and faster emission cuts.
Climate monitors warn 2025 is set to be among the hottest years on record globally, reinforcing concerns that extreme heat is becoming a defining feature of the planet’s future.
Clashes between Syrian forces and the Kurdish-led SDF killed civilians during talks on military integration, highlighting the fragility of dialogue amid Syria’s unresolved conflict.
A car bomb in Moscow killed Russian Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, the third senior military official killed in similar attacks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions; investigators explore possible motives.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London under the UK Terrorism Act for holding a placard supporting Palestine Action prisoners at a protest, sparking debate over protest rights.
U.S. immigration policy changes under Trump have closed or reduced legal pathways for many immigrants, rescinding protections like asylum apps, TPS, visas and parole options.
Japan’s H3 rocket failed to deliver the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite to its planned orbit after an upper-stage engine anomaly, marking a setback for the country’s space program.
Freed Nigerian schoolchildren from a mass kidnapping in Niger State are set to reunite with families, closing a month-long ordeal with relief and renewed hope.
UK police leaders plan to recommend scrapping non-crime hate incident records, arguing the system is outdated and should be replaced with a more flexible, intelligence-led approach.