Drone Strike Hits Ukrainian Railway Station

A Russian drone strike killed at least 14 people at the main railway station in Dnipro, central Ukraine. At least 14 others were wounded, including an 11-year-old boy.

Israel's Election Ends in Deadlock

With 99% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud and its allies are set to win 53 of the 120 Knesset seats, short of a majority. Neither his bloc nor his main challenger appears likely to win a majority outright, though paths to a new government remain.

Defeated Brazilian Candidate Relocates to the US

Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's presidential election and faces multiple criminal investigations at home, entered the United States with help from the Trump administration, U.S. officials said. He has called himself the 'leader of Brazil' and says he will lead the opposition from the US.

Haiti Postpones Elections Amid Gang Violence

Haiti has postponed its presidential election as gang violence continues to disrupt the country. The violence has kept officials from organizing a vote to choose a new president.

US Sanctions Rwanda Over Eastern Congo Conflict

The US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Rwanda, accusing it of undermining a US-brokered peace agreement by supporting a rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The move comes despite earlier claims by President Trump that the conflict had ended.

UAE Sentences Eight to Life Over Arms for Sudan's Army

A UAE court sentenced eight people to life imprisonment over arms supplies to Sudan's army. The verdict comes amid tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over Sudan's war and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Pakistani Rights Activist and Husband Jailed for 10 Years

Pakistani rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband have been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The couple say they are 'prisoners of conscience' being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities.

ECB President Lagarde to Leave Early

Christine Lagarde will step down as European Central Bank president in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term. The early departure opens a leadership transition at the central bank.

China Elevates General to Politburo as Discipline Drive Continues

China has promoted a military general to the Politburo as the Communist Party emphasizes discipline ahead of President Xi Jinping's expected fourth five-year term. Observers say Xi's record-level anti-corruption purges are an effort to consolidate and maintain authority.

US and Japan Agree to Joint Missile Production in Japan

The US and Japan agreed to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production. The announcement is the latest step by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.

Spain Faces Scrutiny After Second Rail Disaster of the Year

A high-speed train crash in which one train struck another from behind killed 68 people, Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year. Leaked audio appears to show one train was cleared to move at normal speed even though another ahead had stalled.

Construction Surge Raises Himalayan Disaster Risk

A building boom in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand state has placed about 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters. Tourism facilities, housing and infrastructure construction have surged in the region.

England's Water Pollution Persists Despite Investment

Serious pollution by England's water industry remains high despite £5bn in investment. All but one of England's water companies were rated 'poor' or 'requiring improvement' on environmental targets.

AI-Powered Drones Shape Ukraine Battlefield

Artificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable, with both Russia and Ukraine using AI-powered models. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could drive battlefield decisions as soon as next year.

Major Leak Exposes Tens of Thousands of DHS and ICE Records

A massive leak has exposed information on 41,000 workers at the US Department of Homeland Security, including undercover ICE agents. The data also reveals surveillance groups and sensitive DHS system access.

Europe Plans Arctic Undersea Cable Bypassing the US

Europe plans its first undersea cable link to Greenland, the Pan-Arctic Cable, which would connect Canada, Japan and South Korea without routing through the US. The project comes as transatlantic ties have frayed.