Ukraine launches largest drone attack of war; Russia retaliates

Ukraine struck Russia with hundreds of drones in one of the war's largest aerial attacks, killing at least six people and hitting a major logistics hub. Russia claims to have shot down 822 drones and launched deadly counter-strikes on Kyiv, sparking fires across the capital.

Powerful Indonesia earthquake kills 51, hundreds of homes destroyed

A major earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast early Saturday, collapsing buildings and causing hundreds of homes and public structures to be severely damaged. Rescue efforts are ongoing in a region historically prone to deadly seismic events.

Israeli forces besiege Palestinian village; residents cut off from water and aid

Israeli troops and settlers have besieged the West Bank village of Qusra for eight days, blocking residents' access to water and humanitarian aid. The raid follows broader military operations in the occupied territory.

US-Iran nuclear talks miss deadline as conflict deepens

The United States and Iran have allowed a self-imposed deadline to pass on brokering peace terms and nuclear program negotiations, as the conflict shifts increasingly toward economic warfare.

Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll reaches 68; 18 children among victims

A ferry capsized on Lake Kariba on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border on Tuesday; rescue operations have recovered 68 bodies, including 18 children, with investigations ongoing.

Moroccan migrants stranded in Ceuta; police arrest 111 attempting entry

Moroccan police arrested 111 people attempting to cross into Spain's Ceuta territory amid tightened security, two weeks after a major migrant surge. Thousands remain stranded and protesting in the enclave.

Qatar denies holding three Iranian pilots after downing jets

Iran claims Qatar has detained three pilots since downing two Iranian fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war; Qatar denies the allegations.

Cholera outbreak sickens over 90 in Myanmar's largest city

Myanmar's civil war and military rule have weakened health infrastructure, while heavy monsoon rains have increased waterborne disease risk. Over 90 cases of cholera have been reported in the country's biggest city.

Iranians flee to Turkey to escape war's economic toll

Many Iranians are crossing into Turkey, particularly the border city of Van, citing the high cost of living and difficult conditions resulting from the ongoing conflict.

Afghan veterans fear loss of green cards as US reconsiders policy

Thousands of Afghans who assisted US troops during the war were brought to America to rebuild their lives, but some now worry the administration may seek to revoke their residency status.

Twin fires force evacuations on Greek island; 200 firefighters deployed

Two major fires broke out on the Greek island of Salamina, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Nearly 200 firefighters are working to prevent the blazes from merging.

Belgian wildfire doubles in size, consuming major nature reserve

A wildfire tearing through a major Belgian nature reserve has doubled in size on its third day, with hundreds of firefighters attempting containment.

Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway; 12 killed, dozens injured

A tourist bus carrying Polish passengers overturned on a Hungarian motorway in the early hours of Sunday, killing 12 people and seriously injuring dozens more.

Four Antonello da Messina masterpieces stolen from Sicily during religious celebration

Thieves made off with four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum during a religious festival, adding to Italy's ongoing art theft crisis.

Italian police recover three stolen paintings near Parma, then lose four more in Sicily

Italy's art police recovered three paintings stolen from a museum near Parma on Friday, but by Saturday night, thieves in Sicily had stolen four more masterpieces from another institution.

Hurricane Lala triggers flash floods in Hawaii; homes swept away

Hurricane Lala brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii, causing flash flooding that officials fear may have swept away homes with residents inside in the worst-hit areas.

Shooting at US Consulate in Toronto exposes guns-for-hire criminal network

A shooting at the US Consulate in Toronto has revealed an emerging criminal phenomenon in the neighborhood: young people working as guns for hire in the underground economy.

Trump administration uses visa policy to reassert dominance in Western Hemisphere

As part of an expansionist approach to the Americas, the Trump administration is leveraging US visa policy as a tool to reassert its geopolitical influence across the region.

Wildfire smoke now poses bigger prenatal threat than human-caused air pollution

Regulations have reduced prenatal exposure to harmful emissions from human sources, but wildfire smoke is erasing those public health gains and emerging as a major threat to fetal development.

Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI in the US?

Futurist Max Tegmark highlights a regulatory gap: artificial intelligence receives far less oversight than food products like sandwiches, raising questions about technology governance priorities.

Solar power dominates US power plant additions; fossil fuels lag

Utility-scale solar leads by a significant margin among new US power plants that went online this year, followed by battery storage, while fossil fuel additions remain minimal.