Nigeria’s Ex-Minister Gets 75 Years for $24.7m Corruption
A former Nigerian minister has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8bn naira ($24.7m; £18.5m), according to the BBC.
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Warning Record Global Temperatures as El Niño Risk Grows
New forecasts warn of record global temperatures as the chance of a very strong El Niño event increases, according to the BBC.
Iran Seizes ‘Floating Armoury’ Ship in Gulf of Oman
A vessel reportedly operating as a 'floating armoury' in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.
Trump in China: Flattery, fanfare but tensions persist
Donald Trump was welcomed with flattery and fanfare during his visit to China, though key issues like trade and Taiwan remain unresolved, according to BBC.
Netanyahu Says Israel to Sue New York Times Over Palestinian Rape Report
Israel’s government said on Thursday it is suing The New York Times over an article alleging Palestinian detainees were raped by Israeli forces, according to Al Jazeera. The report, by Nicholas Kristof, detailed accounts from 14 victims.
Cuba Run Diesel Fuel Shortage Sparks Protests and Blackouts
Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, according to its energy minister, leading to mass protests in Havana and widespread power outages. The crisis has been attributed to a U.S. blockade and the collapse of traditional fuel supplies from Venezuela and Mexico.
Russia Hits Kyiv With 407 Drones in Largest Nighttime Attack
Russia launched its largest drone attack since the war began, with 407 drones striking Kyiv and other cities in the early hours of the 12th, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack followed a Ukrainian strike on Russian air bases and strategic bombers.
China Warns Trump of Potential Conflicts Over Taiwan
During a two-day summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to serious conflict, according to state media.
World Cup Train and Shuttle Ticket Prices Cut in NY, NJ
New York and New Jersey have reduced World Cup shuttle bus and train ticket prices to ease costs for fans. Shuttle bus fares dropped from $80 to $20 round-trip, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Russia Launches 670+ Drones at Ukraine, Killing Three
Russia launched more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine on Thursday, killing three people and wounding 40 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Deforestation Hits 40-Year Low
Brazil’s Atlantic forest recorded its lowest deforestation in 40 years in 2025, according to a new report.
Kyiv Rescuers Pull Dead from Rubble After Russian Strikes Kill Four
At least four people have been killed and children are among dozens wounded after Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine overnight, according to officials.
HRW Report: 53 Civilians Executed in DR Congo War-Torn City
Human Rights Watch says 53 civilians were executed by M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Uvira, according to an investigation. The report includes harrowing accounts of violence, including rape and mass graves.
Trump’s China Visit Day One: Trade, Taiwan, and Tensions
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a two-hour bilateral meeting on Thursday, the first of Trump’s China visit delayed by the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to BBC.
Remains of 2nd U.S. Soldier Found in Morocco Search
The remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered, the Army said Wednesday. The soldier was identified as Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19.