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Geopolitics

At least 65 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist raids in country’s north-east

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gunmen from Islamic State West Africa Province overran four military bases and abducted 300 civilians, say reportsAt least 65 Nigerian soldiers have been kille…

Geopolitics

Teenage boy arrested after reports girl stabbed at Norwich school

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police say 16-year-old being questioned and girl taken to hospital with minor injuries A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly …

Geopolitics

Police investigating Swiss bus fire that killed six say no evidence of terrorist motive

The Guardian – World · Europe

Investigators suspect fire was result of deliberate act after reports that someone onboard doused themselves in petrolPolice investigating a bus fire that kill…

Geopolitics

Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?

The New York Times – World · US

The police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but…

Geopolitics

Indore: Man 'kills' wife, then dies by suicide; sons find bodies after returning home

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded in Indore's Pardeshipura where a couple was found dead, suspected to be a murder-suicide. Financial distress is believed to be the…

Geopolitics

Former Hong Kong councillor jailed for laundering HK$590,000 in phone scam proceeds

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former Hong Kong opposition district councillor has been jailed for three years and nine months for handling HK$590,000 (US$75,409) in telephone scam proceed…

Geopolitics

Suspected wartime grenade found in Hong Kong residential area

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police and a bomb disposal unit were deployed to a residential area in Happy Valley on Wednesday afternoon after a driver spotted a suspected wartime…

Geopolitics

Israel pounds Lebanon, targets residential building in central Beirut

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The strike in a densely populated area appears to be another attempted assassination, with no information yet on target.

Geopolitics

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban al-Quds march in London

The Guardian – World · Europe

Home secretary says ban on Pro-Palestinian rally ‘necessary to prevent public disorder’ after Met police raised concernsWhat is London’s al-Quds Day march and …

Geopolitics

‘Intended to divide’: Porsche-driving middleman behind string of antisemitic attacks in Sydney sentenced to five years’ jail

The Guardian – World · Europe

The attacks, which included the firebombing of a childcare centre and torching of cars, were motivated by financial reward, magistrate findsGet our breaking ne…

Geopolitics

Arrests, accusations and arguments - the Mugabe family after losing power

BBC News – World · Europe

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe's ex-first family.

Geopolitics

Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian – World · Europe

The perpetrators were jailed for 15 years for robbery with violence in the east African country, where homophobic attacks are increasingThe sentencing of two p…

Geopolitics

Beirut building ablaze after apparent Israeli strike

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A residential building in Beirut was seen with flames erupting from a hole in its side after an apparent Israeli strike.

Geopolitics

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting at Rihanna's home

BBC News – World · Europe

The woman posted about the singer online prior to the attack, the BBC's US news partner CBS reports.

Geopolitics

Missing Delhi YouTuber with over 3.5 lakh followers on Instagram found dead in vacant DDA plot

Times of India – World · India

A 31-year-old YouTuber, Pushpendra, also known as Akash, was discovered dead on a vacant DDA plot in Delhi's Patparganj industrial area. He had been reported m…

Geopolitics

At least 6 killed, 5 injured in Switzerland bus fire

South China Morning Post – World · China

A bus caught fire in western Switzerland on Tuesday, killing at least six people and injuring five others in what police said may have been a deliberate act. T…

Geopolitics

Harvey Weinstein calls prison ‘hell’ in interview behind bars

South China Morning Post – World · China

Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is “hell” in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any …

Geopolitics

Woman charged with attempted murder in shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other felony offences in…

Geopolitics

Swiss police probe if deadly bus fire was 'deliberate act'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others. Investigators say early indications point to a possible delibera…

Geopolitics

Woman charged with attempted murder in shooting at home of Rihanna

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Florida, 35, allegedly fired 10 shots with a semiautomatic firearm into Beverly Hills homeA 35-year-old Florida woman has been charged …

Geopolitics

At least six people killed and five injured in bus fire in Switzerland

The Guardian – World · Europe

The blaze happened in Kerzers in Fribourg canton, which is about 12 miles west of BerneA bus caught fire in western Switzerland on Tuesday killing at least six…

Geopolitics

Haiti president’s assassination driven by greed and power, US prosecutors say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Opening statements begin in Miami trial of four men accused in the 2021 killing of Jovenel MoïseSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts…

Geopolitics

Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?

BBC News – World · Europe

Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.

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Six killed in Switzerland bus fire

NBC News – World · US

A massive fire broke out in Switzerland on a postal bus leaving several dead. The fire may have been deliberately set. Authorities have not commented on whethe…

Geopolitics

U.S. military destroys at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels ‘near Strait of Hormuz’

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Trump earlier said he had no reports that Iran had either started or was on the verge of mining the Strait of Hormuz

Geopolitics

Alabama governor spares death row inmate set for nitrogen gas execution

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kay Ivey commutes sentence of Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton, saying death penalty would be unfair as he did not fire the fatal shotSign up for the Breaking News US em…

Geopolitics

Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership

BBC News – World · Europe

The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.

Geopolitics

At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire

BBC News – World · Europe

Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.

Geopolitics

Canadian authorities investigating gunfire at US consulate in Toronto

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Police report there were no injuries after someone fired a gun at the US consulate in the early morning hours.

Geopolitics

Suspicious device again reported near Zohran Mamdani’s residence

The Guardian – World · Europe

NYPD officers responded to the alert, days after two men threw homemade explosives at Gracie MansionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter al…

General

Canadian police: No injuries after shots fired outside U.S. consulate in Toronto

NBC News – World · US

Canadian police are investigating reports of two individuals driving up to the U.S. consulate in Toronto overnight and firing shots at the building. NBC News' …

Geopolitics

Indian shops, restaurants in UK's Wembley vandalised in targeted attacks

Times of India – World · India

- Gangs of suspected Somalian men terrorize Indian-origin shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Wembley, UK. - Victims report being targeted and their busines…

Geopolitics

Canadian police investigate gunfire at U.S. consulate in Toronto

The Hindu – World · India

Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said two individuals emerged from a white Honda CRV SUV at around 4:30 a.m. and fired multiple shots at the building …

Geopolitics

Ex-Syrian colonel appears in UK court on charges of crimes against humanity

The Guardian – World · Europe

Salem Al-Salem faces landmark trial over alleged role in crackdown on protests in Damascus in 2011A former Syrian colonel has appeared in a London court to fac…

Geopolitics

Jess Phillips backs jury bill as she reveals she is ‘victim of courts backlog’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Safeguarding minister says man accused of breaching restraining order will come to court only in 2028UK politics live – latest updatesA man accused …

Geopolitics

Man removed from flight after call to prayer was mistaken for ‘bomb threat’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A passenger onboard Southwest Airlines was removed after their call to prayer was mistaken for a ‘bomb threat'.

Geopolitics

US authorities search Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

New Mexico prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation after the release of the so-called 'Epstein files'. At least two women have made allegations of s…

Geopolitics

Missouri drops murder charge against man who opened fire at Super Bowl rally

The Guardian – World · Europe

Man was among at least six people who started shooting outside Union Station in state, which has adopted stand your ground lawSign up for the Breaking News US …

Geopolitics

Joey Barton arrested on suspicion of attacking man near Liverpool golf club

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former footballer detained after incident outside Huyton and Prescot golf club on Sunday eveningJoey Barton is due to appear in court charged with attacking a …

Geopolitics

Shots fired at US consulate in Canada as police investigate incident

The Guardian – World · Europe

No injuries were reported after authorities found evidence of a discharged firearm near the consulate in TorontoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get n…

Geopolitics

Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto

BBC News – World · Europe

It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

Geopolitics

Shots Fired at U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Police Say

The New York Times – World · US

The police said that there were no injuries. Television footage showed what appeared to be at least two marks left by bullets at the building’s entrance.

Geopolitics

The Killing Of Haiti’s President Heads to a U.S. Court. What to Know.

The New York Times – World · US

Four men are accused in South Florida of plotting to kill President Jovenel Moise in 2021. His death plunged Haiti into chaos that continues today.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong policeman gets 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 from rape case suspect

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong police officer has been jailed for 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 (US$7,675) from a rape suspect he believed had been wrongly released by prosec…

Geopolitics

Malaysia had him on bail for child abuse. The US had other plans

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Bangladeshi man who spent over three years on bail in Malaysia fighting local child pornography charges has been spirited to Alaska by the FBI to face what p…

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