Global Affairs
11 skydivers, pilot killed in US plane crash
The airplane, which was leased by a skydiving company, took off around 11:20 local time on Sunday, according to a Bates County Emergency Management spokesperson.
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap
Results showed nearly 55% of participants voted against and 45% voted for, with a turnout of 60% of the population.
Global Affairs
UK marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel - PM Starmer
In an operation lasting six hours, Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency intercepted the vessel and, for the first time, boarded it, supported by t...
Global Affairs
Brazilian woman dies after bungee jump workers push her off bridge without safety cord
The incident occurred on the "Skeleton Bridge" in Limeira, in the state of São Paulo. Six people connected to the event have been taken into custody: five men and one woman.
Global Affairs
Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million
Driven by concern about immigration, pressure on public services and housing, the constitutional change pitched by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, or SVP, would mandate that the population must not exceed...
Global Affairs
Armed men in Haiti’s capital seize a top security official
Local media reported that Boyard was seized Thursday in Bourdon, one of the few areas in Port-au-Prince that is considered relatively safe. An estimated 70% of the capital is controlled by a powerful gang coali...
Health and Wellness
EAC secures Sh1.2 billion from Germany and KfW to bolster Ebola preparedness
The funding agreement was signed at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha by EAC Secretary General Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi and KfW Development Bank Country Director for Tanzania and the EAC, Ms Vanessa Eidt, as the reg...
Global Affairs
Iran sets July 9 burial for slain former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026, in strikes carried out by Israel and the United States. His death brought to a close more than three decades at the helm of Iran's leadership.
Africa
Kenya among five African nations affected by new Israel travel restrictions
The measures come as a growing number of countries tighten border controls and health screening procedures in response to Ebola cases reported in parts of Central Africa.
Africa
DRC Ebola death toll rises to 139 as confirmed cases reach 689
The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus and has now spread across 29 health zones in the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.
Africa
Southwark Council reclaims Walworth home linked to Sierra Leone First Lady after probe
Southwark Council said the Walworth property is now back under its control following a 12-month probe carried out by its housing investigations unit.
Africa
Tinubu tells armed groups to surrender or face full state force amid rising insecurity
Nigeria continues to struggle with widespread insecurity, with attacks on rural communities and school abductions becoming more frequent in the north and central regions. Security experts warn that the violence...