Maduro and Flores plead not guilty to torture conspiracy charges in US
The Venezuelan leaders face a 2027 trial over allegations of systematic repression and narco-terrorism following their capture in January.
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Houthis launch dozens of attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and airports
The escalation follows a failed diplomatic outreach by Saudi Arabia and continues despite an earlier UN-brokered truce in Yemen.
Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace and Saudi coalition base
The strikes also hit a Saudi-led coalition command center and occurred while Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani was present at the palace.
Ramiz Alakbarov warns UN Security Council of fragile Gaza situation
The diplomat highlighted a humanitarian crisis and rising tensions in the West Bank as one year passes since the Gaza ceasefire.
Egypt and Qatar urge halt to hostilities against Saudi Arabia
The diplomatic call follows a surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure that have killed 20 people and caused hundreds of injuries.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza City kills one woman and injures two
The strike occurred as the Israeli military conducted a large-scale demolition operation east of Gaza City.
Joni Mitchell becomes United States citizen after decades as Canadian national
The folk icon's naturalisation follows a career spent in the US, where she was previously excluded from songwriter lists due to her citizenship.
Israeli forces order 47 Palestinian families to vacate West Bank village
The eviction follows a month-long blockade and the destruction of essential water infrastructure in the northern occupied West Bank.
Joseph Kabila leads new rebel coalition to challenge Democratic Republic of Congo leadership
Kabila, who was sentenced to death for treason a year ago, claims the government is undermining the constitution and mismanaging the economy.
Chinese seniors seek paid companionship to combat urban loneliness
A growing commercial sector provides meals and hiking trips as social structures in Chinese cities leave many elderly residents isolated.
Russian missile strike kills one and injures 13 in Kyiv apartment block
The attack targets energy infrastructure despite claims of a ceasefire agreement and leaves four people in serious condition.
US federal authorities charge OpenAI engineer with installing covert recording device
The former engineer faces up to five years in prison after a security team discovered multiple devices hidden in an executive conference room.
Taliban suspends BBC FM radio broadcasts across Afghanistan
The move follows a history of media restrictions in the country, including bans on US outlets and strict rules on music and gender roles.
Cyber attack spoils food in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers manipulated refrigeration software to heat units to 50C, forcing retailers to discard stock and prompting a criminal investigation.
Iraqi woman's social media videos lead to arrest of harassing policeman
Jassim faced death threats and acid attack warnings after her actions highlighted a legal system that lacks specific crimes for gender-based violence.
Saudi Arabia issues first civil defence alerts since September 29 after Riyadh strikes
The move follows a period of silence where the kingdom stopped public warnings despite ongoing threats to infrastructure and aviation.
Pakistan urges Colombia to curb violence during UN Security Council meeting
The call comes as illegal armed groups in the country have increased five-fold since a 2016 peace agreement.
FBI arrests Somali man who held journalist hostage for nearly three years
The arrest follows a multi-year operation to capture the man who participated in the kidnapping and subsequent ransom demands for a freed reporter.
Three violent attacks at Polish schools leave one dead and others injured
Police arrested 117 people for weapons possession or threats and searched tens of thousands of schools following the incidents.
Israel bars Muslim crew members with dual nationality from flying into country
The move follows a security incident where an Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to seize control of a flight to Tel Aviv.
Russia to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately to US market
The move follows an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as the US seeks to lower domestic fuel costs amid a 70 percent price surge.
Russia and Ukraine agree immediate ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes
The agreement follows a proposal by Moscow for a one-day pause to allow Ukrainian elections, amid calls from Donald Trump for a leadership change.
Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza Strip
The military actions occur as Hamas accuses Israel of undermining a peace deal while Gaza health officials report 1,400 deaths since October 2025.
US military to livestream Nidal Hasan execution by firing squad
The move marks the first use of a firing squad by the US Army since 1945, following a moratorium on federal executions.