Uganda Withdraws from Invictus Games Over King Charles Dispute
Uganda has withdrawn from the Invictus Games 'out of respect for King Charles,' according to its military chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
World News
Woman Who Testified Against Father Dies Tragically
A woman who testified against her father in the notorious mafia murder of her mother has died under tragic circumstances, according to the BBC.
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Reaches 35
The death toll from a fire on a Philippine ferry has risen to 35, according to the Philippine Coast Guard, as the search continues for more than 50 people still missing.
Houthis Claim Major Advance in Yemen, Control Red Sea Shipping Lane
The Houthis have claimed a major advance on the western Red Sea coast, tightening their grip on a key international shipping route, according to a source from Yemen's internationally recognized government.
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
Israeli forces have destroyed a major underground Hezbollah base in southern Lebanon, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The operation targeted a command center used by Hezbollah's Badr unit, located in a complex built over two decades.
Norway Princess Astrid Dies at 94 Two Days After Brother’s Funeral
Princess Astrid of Norway, the sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94, two days after attending his funeral, according to the country's royal palace.
Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast: 29-mile oil slick reported
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, including strategic islands and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, according to multiple reports. A recent attack on a ship in the strait has caused a 29-mile oil slick, raising environmental and economic concerns.
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 35
The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35 after 30 bodies were recovered, according to the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday.
Global petrol prices surge amid war and energy crisis
Petrol prices have hit record highs in several countries amid the war between the U.S. and Iran, with the average U.S. diesel price reaching $6.05 a gallon as of Friday, according to AAA.
‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
A United States military base in Bahrain has sustained severe damage due to months of conflict with Iran, according to the acting secretary of the US Navy, prompting evaluations on its future.
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction
A black, skintight 'revenge dress' worn by Princess Diana on September 6, 1994, will go up for auction in December 2024, with an estimated price of £110,000 to £220,000, according to Sotheby’s.
Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
Five people were killed and 67 injured when a Russian drone struck a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack occurred in broad daylight when the streets were crowded, Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said.
Israel Blasts Hezbollah Tunnels in South Lebanon with 1,100 Tonnes of Explosives
Israeli forces say they used over 1,100 tonnes of explosives to destroy alleged Hezbollah tunnels beneath Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge, according to Al Jazeera.
Six Nigerians Accused of $6M Romance Scams to Be Extradited to US
South African police are set to hand over six Nigerians to the FBI on Friday for alleged involvement in a romance scam that defrauded over 100 American women of more than 100 million rand ($6 million), according to BBC and India Today.
Philippine Rescuers Board Ferry 40 Hours After Blaze Begins
More than 40 hours after a deadly ferry fire began, Philippine rescuers have boarded the charred remains of the MV June Aster in search of dozens of missing people, according to the BBC.