Conflicts & Security Australia’s Most-Decorated Living Soldier Charged Over Alleged War Crimes Australia's most-decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been charged with war crimes in Afghanistan, according to the Australian Federal Police. April 7, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s ‘wise elder’ dies at 77 Albert Mazibuko, a founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at 77. April 6, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Artemis Crew to Lose Contact with Earth for 40 Minutes The Artemis crew will experience a 40-minute communications blackout as they pass behind the Moon, according to the BBC. April 6, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Iranian Intelligence Head Faces Calls for Reform Amid Protests Iranian women protest by burning Khamenei's photo amid growing unrest and potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. April 6, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Held After Church Attack Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack in Kaduna state, as security challenges persist in the north-west. April 6, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security US Rescues Airman in Remote Iran After F-15 Shot Down The US military rescued a missing crew member after his F-15 was shot down in a remote part of Iran. April 6, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Man Charged After Fatal Shooting of Baby in New York A man has been charged with murder after a seven-month-old baby was fatally shot in New York. April 5, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security German Males Under 45 May Need Military Approval for Long Abroad Stays German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad, according to new legislation. April 4, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Russia Chose Easter Escalation Over Ceasefire, Says Zelensky Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky April 4, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Easter Candy Still Expensive: Prices Up 90% Since 2022 Easter candy still expensive in 2026, with prices up 90% since 2022. April 4, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Trump Requests Trillion-Dollar Military Budget Amid Iran Tensions President Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget as tensions with Iran escalate following the downing of a U.S.… April 4, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security French-Owned Container Ship Transits Hormuz Strait After Months of Closure A French-owned container ship has transited the Strait of Hormuz, the first such passage by a Western vessel since the… April 3, 2026 4 min read
Conflicts & Security Burkina Faso Military Ruler Says Democracy Not for Us, 2029 Rule Extension Burkina Faso's military ruler says people of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, according to a report from The Guardian. April 3, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Canadian Woman Held with Daughter by ICE Released After 3 Weeks A Canadian woman held with her daughter by ICE was released after nearly three weeks in detention. April 3, 2026 3 min read
Conflicts & Security Hegseth Asks Army General to Step Down Amid Leadership Shift Hegseth asks Army general to step down amid leadership changes in the military. April 3, 2026 3 min read
