Russian Strike on Commuter Bus Kills at Least 30 in Eastern Ukraine

Officials said at least 30 people were killed and at least 18 injured in a Russian strike on a bus in the east, a day after an attack on an apartment building far from the combat zone killed 22. Ukraine accused Russia of targeting crowded vehicles in the front-line city of Kramatorsk.

Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Cause Mass Cancellations

Saudi authorities said Houthi strikes on airports in the kingdom killed three people, and that they intercepted two missiles targeting Riyadh the following day. The attacks prompted mass flight cancellations.

Ethiopian Drone Attack on Eritrean Troops in Tigray

Government forces launched a drone attack on Eritrean troops who crossed into Ethiopia's Tigray region. The strike raises the risk that renewed internal conflict in Ethiopia could widen into a regional war with Eritrea.

South Korea Test-Flies First Domestic Hypersonic Weapon

South Korea test-flew its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, following a recent North Korean hypersonic missile test. Tensions have risen after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border, which North Korea denies responsibility for.

Colombia to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

Israel's foreign minister said Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem. Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel during his election campaign.

Italy Approves Electoral Overhaul

Italy approved an overhaul of its election system. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says it will deliver more stable government, while opposition parties call it a scam designed to keep her in power.

Student Protests Spread Across France

Anger over classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings has boiled over in recent weeks. The protests threaten to merge into broader grievances during a heated political season.

Maduro and Wife Indicted on Torture Conspiracy Charges

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been charged with conspiracy to commit torture, according to federal court papers in Manhattan. The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power. The couple has been in jail in New York since early January.

Hurricane Isaias Heads for US Gulf Coast

Isaias intensified into a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast, with forecasts calling for strikes on Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. The storm is expected to bring up to 10 inches of rain this weekend. It is the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, which had been unusually quiet due to El Niño.

Flooding Forces Airlifts in Central Chile

The Mapocho river burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days in central Chile. Residents were airlifted to safety.

Zambia Signs US Health Deal

Zambia signed a health agreement with the United States after disputes over data-sharing. The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal, which was negotiated after the Trump administration cut USAID funding.

More Than 500 Migrants Deported From US to African Countries

Human Rights Watch says more than 500 migrants have been expelled from the United States to African countries, citing US data. The group says the deportations are unlawful and exploit suffering.

Seychelles Giant Tortoise Population Reaches Record Level

A survey of the Aldabra Atoll population, the world's largest free-roaming giant tortoise population, found the once endangered species is thriving. The recovery is attributed to a decades-long conservation programme.

Wales Records 800,000 Hours of Sewage Spills in a Year

A report claims more than 800,000 hours of sewage spills occurred in Wales last year. Campaigners say this is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes.

Nvidia Targets Safer Robotaxis and Humanoid Robots

Nvidia is pursuing a full-stack safety solution for physical AI, which is already being used by robotics companies. The technology aims to make robotaxis and humanoid robots safer.

Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Swedish Academy awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson. The academy cited her bold and inventive body of work, known for genre-crossing books such as Autobiography of Red.