Homes destroyed and dozens injured in Russian drone barrage on Ukraine
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, with the Sumy region bearing the brunt as strikes left at least 14 people injured, officials said.
U.S. suspends most visa processing for Zimbabwe amid government concerns
The U.S. embassy in Harare cited unspecified concerns regarding the Zimbabwean government as the driving factor behind this decision.
Sudan reports surge in cholera cases amid ongoing conflict
Sudan is in the grip of a worsening health emergency. The Ministry of Health has reported 1,575 new cholera infections and 22 deaths in just the past week. That brings the total confirmed cases to over 101,000, with 2,515 lives lost since the outbreak was officially declared in August 2024.
Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
Tragic bus crash in Afghanistan claims 79 lives
In a tragic incident in northwestern Afghanistan, at least 79 people have died in a bus crash while returning from Iran.
Aid agencies criticise Gaza airdrops as unsafe and ineffective
International donors carried out new airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, where residents continue to face acute food shortages under Israel’s blockade and ongoing military operations.
Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain
Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government.
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Netanyahu: Macron “fuels anti-Semitism” by recognizing Palestine
”It rewards Hamas terror, hardens Hamas’s refusal to free the hostages, emboldens those who menace French Jews, and encourages the Jew-hatred now stalking your streets,” the Israeli PM said.
Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City
Israel's military leaders approved the next phase of their ongoing offensive in the territory. The operation will shift focus to Gaza City, specifically targeting areas where Hamas is believed to still be active and where Israeli forces have not yet operated.