Nigerian Army Says 33 Rescued in Kidnapping Operation
Nigeria's army says it safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men in Zamfara state, according to the BBC.
Conflicts & Security
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Two drones were spotted near a military base in western Germany days after an explosive-laden device was discovered at Leipzig airport, according to the BBC.
Helicopter Crash Kills Pilot Amid Utah Wildfire
A pilot and one crew member have been confirmed dead after their firefighting helicopter crashed while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
UAE Says Iran Targeted ADNOC Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of striking a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Jorge Messi, father of football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness, according to ESPN.
Kidnapped Rare Serbian Eagle Freed After Months in Captivity
A rare eastern imperial eagle named Feliks has been rescued from traffickers and released into the wild in Serbia after months in captivity, according to the Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS).
Thai Student: I Was Standing Front Teacher When She Was Shot
A student at a school outside Bangkok said she was standing in front of her teacher when she was shot during a mass shooting at Debsirin School, according to BBC reports.
Colombia on Brink as ELN Guerrilla Group Prepares for War
Colombia’s 62-year-old armed conflict is on the brink of a new chapter as the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, vows an end to peace talks and a new military offensive, according to The Guardian and AOL.
Jason Arday Cambridge: Youngest Black Prof Retires Amid Plagiat Controversy
Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in Cambridge's history, has resigned following allegations of academic misconduct, according to WELT and The Free Press.
Houthi Strikes Escalate in Yemen, 30 Soldiers Killed
Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched at least 12 missile attacks on the provinces of Hadramout and Marib on Friday, killing at least 30 soldiers, according to Al Jazeera.
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Two men were convicted of aggravated violence in relation to the death of a French streamer, according to a court ruling. The streamer, Raphaël Graven, died in August 2025 after a live broadcast on the platform Kick.
Thousands of Migrants Still in Ceuta After Border Crisis
Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave, according to Al Jazeera.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism controversy
Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned amid allegations of academic misconduct. According to the BBC, a formal inquiry was launched following new information about his academic qualifications and honorary appointments.
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills 14 and injures 22, officials say
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed 14 people and injured at least 22, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ariana Grande Announces Upcoming Break, Clarifies Intentions
Ariana Grande has clarified her upcoming break from the spotlight, stating it was not made impulsively but as a thoughtful decision made long ago. Her team confirmed she will step back from visibility after completing the Eternal Sunshine Tour.