War & Geopolitics
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv, Exposing Gaps in Ukraine Air Defences
A wave of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing 19 people and heavily damaging buildings, exposing widening gaps in…
Huge Crowds Pack Tehran for Khamenei Funeral Procession
Thousands of people lined the streets of Tehran as the funeral procession for Iran’s former supreme leader moved through the…
Report Finds Nepotism and Bias Plague Police Leadership
A government‑backed inquiry has concluded that nepotism and bias are pervasive in England and Wales police leadership, and that many…
Sierra Leone Fishermen Blame Chinese Trawlers for Declining Fish Stocks
Fishermen in Sierra Leone say large Chinese trawlers are illegally hoovering up fish stocks, leaving local crews struggling to earn…
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict decides if she can stand
Marine Le Pen will learn whether she can stand in the 2027 French presidential race after a court appeal verdict.…
Families of Children Killed in Iran School Bombing Join Leader’s Funeral
Families of children killed in the Iran school bombing attended a leader’s funeral, using the occasion to highlight what they…
UK recalls 1976 heatwave as new June record set
Britain has broken its June temperature record, reviving memories of the 1976 heatwave. The Guardian reports a provisional reading of…
Paul Pelosi may face misdemeanor charge after hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi could face a misdemeanor charge after an alleged hit‑and‑run in California, according to the Napa County sheriff’s office.…
Calls for Trump Killing Heard at Iran Leader’s Funeral
At the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, attendees shouted calls for the killing of Donald Trump. The…
Guam Orders Evacuations as Super Typhoon Bavi Nears Landfall
Guam is evacuating residents as super Typhoon Bavi draws near, with forecasts warning of winds exceeding 160 mph and waves nearly…