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Channel Migrant Tragedy: France Points Finger at Britain

As dusk settled over the Boulogne quayside, French rescue teams efficiently packed up their equipment. Medical tents, stretchers, and security barriers were taken down, and the final ambulances departed, leaving just a few officials near the harbor wall. The somber scene served as a stark reminder of......

Boko Haram Strikes Again: Dozens Slain in Northeastern Nigeria Village Attack

In a grim reminder of the ongoing insurgency in northeastern Nigeria, dozens of people were killed in a brutal attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters on Mafa village. The assailants, armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), stormed the village on Sunday afternoon, setting fire to shops......

Tragedy in the Channel: At Least 12 Dead as Overcrowded Boat Sinks

At least 12 people have lost their lives, and two others are missing after a boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers was "ripped open" in the Channel. The French interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, confirmed the incident, describing it as a "terrible shipwreck" off Cap Gris-Nez......

Chaos Erupts in Congo Prison: 129 Dead in Failed Jailbreak Attempt

An attempted jailbreak at Congo’s largest prison, Makala Central Prison, has resulted in the deaths of 129 people, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident, which involved a stampede and gunfire, has sparked outrage and calls for an independent investigation. According to Congolese Interior......

Deadly Missile Strike in Poltava: Zelenskyy Reports 41 Killed

Two Russian ballistic missiles struck an educational facility and a nearby hospital in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, resulting in at least 41 fatalities and injuring another 180, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack, one of the deadliest since the war began over 900......

Urgent Salvage Operation Underway to Avert Red Sea Oil Spill Catastrophe

Efforts are underway to prevent a potential environmental disaster as a Greek-owned and flagged tanker, MV Sounion, targeted by Houthi rebels, risks spilling around one million barrels of oil into the Red Sea. The vessel was abandoned by its crew off the coast of Oman after being struck on 21 August......

Tropical Storm Yagi Batters Philippines: Death Toll Rises to 11

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended. A fierce tropical storm has caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in the deaths of up to 11 people in the Philippines. Tropical Storm Yagi lashed the northern regions of......

Thousands of Turks Rally Against Controversial Law Targeting Stray Dogs

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest recent legislation that critics argue is leading to the widespread killing of stray dogs across Turkey. Last month, legislators approved a new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkish streets, citing safety concerns.......

Tunisian Presidential Hopeful Detained Amidst Election Controversy

In a dramatic turn of events, Tunisian police have arrested a prominent opposition politician, Ayachi Zammel, just as he was confirmed as one of the two challengers to President Kais Saied in the upcoming presidential elections. The arrest comes amidst growing accusations that President Saied is systematically......

Kyiv Under Siege: Russian Missiles Strike Capital, Ukrainian Counterattack Destroys School

In a recent escalation of the ongoing conflict, Kyiv was subjected to a barrage of Russian missiles and drones on Monday morning. A Kyiv official reported that the city faced more than 10 cruise missiles, approximately 10 ballistic missiles, and a drone, highlighting the intensity of the attack. The......

Yacht Crew Recounts Harrowing Moments of Sinking Off Sicily

Crew members aboard Mike Lynch's yacht have shared their accounts of the fateful night when a storm capsized the vessel off the coast of Sicily, leading to the tragic deaths of the British tech tycoon and six others. The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, has left investigators searching for......

Devastating Missile Strike on Kharkiv sports centre: 47 Injured, Including Children

Officials report five children among the wounded in Sunday’s attack, which also damaged a shopping mall. At least 47 people, including five children, have been injured in a Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv. The assault, which began at approximately 1 pm local......

Mystery of the 'Spy Whale': Beluga Found Dead Off Norwegian Coast

A beluga whale, suspected of being trained as a spy by Russia, has been found dead off the Norwegian coast, sparking renewed interest in the enigmatic marine mammal's origins and purpose. The body of the animal, affectionately nicknamed Hvaldimir, was discovered floating off the south-western town......