An explosive device detonated inside a cafe in Damascus on Thursday morning, killing at least four people and injuring multiple others, authorities said. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, with initial reports suggesting the possibility of an explosive…
Two men in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly caned after an Islamic court convicted them of violating religious law by kissing and hugging, acts the court determined could lead to prohibited sexual relations. The men, ages 20 and 21, were…
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least 13 people and injured scores, marking a significant escalation in the relentless bombardment of Kyiv that has intensified in recent weeks. The attack came just…
Iran have left a second handwritten message at the World Cup after their group-stage campaign ended in elimination, with the team again using the note to thank their hosts and question the treatment they received during the tournament. The message…
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a formal request from Denmark’s parliament to grant separate Olympic team status to Greenland and the Faroe Islands, maintaining its longstanding policy that only independent states recognized by the international community can compete as…
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié was sent off in the round-of-32 defeat to Mexico after covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent, with FIFA’s new rule on concealed communication enforced for the second time at the 2026 World Cup. Hincapié…
A tragic convergence of events unfolded along Venezuela’s coast when more than 100 deportees from the United States found themselves caught in a devastating natural disaster hours after arriving in their home country. A deportation flight from Miami arrived in…
Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, regarded as one of the country’s wealthiest figures, was seriously injured in a deliberate explosion at a residential building in Monaco that also wounded his wife and teenage son, according to French and Ukrainian media reports.…
The mother of a British influencer accused of murder in Dubai has made an emotional appeal as her daughter faces the possibility of the death penalty if found guilty. Brooke George, 23, has been charged over the death of a…
France recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths during a record-breaking heatwave that baked western Europe last week, its public health agency announced Sunday. The deaths far exceeded the nation’s typical mortality rate, representing a stark toll from extreme temperatures that shattered…
Argentinian footballer Lucas Trejo is grieving an unimaginable loss after his wife and two children were found dead following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela. The twin quakes, which hit the country on June 24, have left at least 1,430…
Air safety officials have issued a fresh alert for summer passengers after new figures suggested that more than 100 million rechargeable lithium batteries are being packed the wrong way each year, creating a serious fire hazard on commercial flights. With…
One woman believes she may have uncovered an unusual pattern that points to the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. View this post on Instagram The tournament is being staged across Mexico, Canada and the US, and with 48…
FIFA Stands Firm on Pride Celebration as Egypt and Iran Face Off in Seattle FIFA has firmly rejected requests from both Egypt and Iran to cancel or restrict Pride-related festivities surrounding their World Cup match in Seattle on Friday, marking…
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, said the number of people killed after two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday has climbed to 589, while official figures put the number of injured at about 2,980. The quakes struck in…
A small aircraft reportedly struck Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday, sending debris down the side of the building and sparking a large emergency response in the Chinese capital. Images and videos circulating online showed visible damage to the CITIC Tower,…