Church Funeral Shooting in Jordan

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral in Karak, a southern province with a long-standing Christian community, killing seven people and injuring 34. Officials said a manhunt is under way.

West Bank Attack Prompts Lockdown

Two Palestinian gunmen attacked a checkpoint outside Hebron, killing two Israeli soldiers, according to reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank, and Israeli forces began demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron.

Military Reinforcements Move Toward the Middle East

Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East and some personnel have left the region, reports indicate, a movement pointing to a potential attack on Iran.

Paris Shooting Investigated as Terrorism

A series of attacks near Paris left one person dead and five wounded. French authorities are treating the case as a crime of terrorism, and the suspected gunman has been apprehended. Police presence is being increased ahead of expected protests.

Black Sea Drone Strike Sinks Ship

A drone struck and sank the Comoros-flagged vessel Khoryv near Romanian waters. Romania has blamed Russia for the attack, which killed one sailor and left three others missing.

Ukraine Truce and Starlink Dispute

Ukraine and Russia confirmed a truce in the occupied city of Oleshky, where residents have reportedly eaten garden weeds to survive. Separately, Ukraine says Starlink remains restricted despite a statement by Donald Trump that limits had been lifted, and Ukraine has changed its drone tactics to reduce reliance on the network.

Ambush Tests Haiti's New Gang Force

Four Salvadoran soldiers are missing after an ambush, the first major crisis for Haiti's new Gang Suppression Force, which had already faced a rocky start.

Oil Spill Reaches UAE Beaches

Oil from a tanker strike has washed up on UAE beaches. Satellite images show it spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife.

Ebola Confirmed in Nigeria

Nigeria recorded its first Ebola case in more than a decade, the first in the current outbreak there. The Swiss foreign ministry said the patient is the wife of a Swiss diplomat and is believed to have been infected while travelling in Uganda. Authorities are investigating whether the Kenya and Nigeria cases are linked, as the outbreak has spread from Congo to several other African countries.

Building Collapse in Nairobi

A multistorey building collapsed in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, and many people are feared trapped. Officials say the building had no occupation certificate, but its ground floor was in use.

Bukele Model Spreads Across the Region

Nayib Bukele's harsh and widely popular security crackdown in El Salvador is inspiring imitators across Latin America, reshaping security policy in the region.

Chinese Families Turn to Gold

A gold rush is under way in China as families buy more gold, often not to wear as jewellery but as a store of value.

Intel Granted Waiver on Robot Rules

Intel received a waiver after concerns that a US ban on foreign-made robots could disrupt chip fabrication plants. The company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.

Crows Process Visual Information Faster Than Mammals

Research indicates crows can evaluate visual information twice as fast as mammals. Their compact nervous system appears to help them handle tasks quickly.

Storms Batter the UK

Storm Austen left thousands without power and disrupted travel across southern UK. Storm Boelo is forecast to bring gusts of up to 80mph to Scotland, with the warning upgraded to amber and further alerts in place for Northern Ireland.