At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Lebanese health ministry.The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 16 April.In addition to the fatalities, 23 people were wounded, including eight children and seven women.Hezbollah responded with attacks on Israeli forces in the south, including a drone strike targeting soldiers in the Bint Jbeil district.The violence persists even though the ceasefire was announced following direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions, describing... [Continue Reading]
A 250kg German World War Two bomb discovered at a building site in Plymouth is set to be destroyed in a controlled explosion.Authorities have evacuated more than 1,200 homes within a 400-metre exclusion zone around the site in the Southway area of the city.The bomb's fuses could not be fully assessed, making it unsafe to move.Col Nick Handy, the senior explosives officer leading the operation, explained that X-ray examinations failed to provide a clear picture of one of the fuses, preventing safe removal.To mitigate damage, teams are working overnight to build large sand structures around the bomb.These are intended to... [Continue Reading]
Israeli military strikes in Gaza on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including a nine-year-old boy named Adel al-Najjar.Adel was collecting firewood in the eastern part of Khan Younis city when he was killed by Israeli fire, according to authorities at Nasser hospital.The location was about 400 metres west of the so-called Yellow Line, which separates Israeli-controlled areas from the rest of Gaza.In a separate incident, four men were killed in a direct Israeli strike on a car in Gaza City.The Israeli army stated it targeted a "terrorist" in Gaza City but did not provide further... [Continue Reading]
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of eight people, including three rescue workers, according to Lebanon's health ministry.The strikes targeted multiple towns in the south, including Majdal Zoun, Jebchit, and Jwaya.The health ministry reported that five people were killed in Majdal Zoun, among them three paramedics from the Lebanese Civil Defence who were trapped under rubble while conducting rescue operations.Additional casualties included two killed and 13 injured in Jebchit, and one killed with 15 injured, including children and women, in Jwaya.The Lebanese army confirmed that two of its troops were wounded during an Israeli strike... [Continue Reading]
The Tuapse oil refinery on Russia's Black Sea coast has been struck by Ukrainian drones for the third time this month, resulting in a massive fire and the evacuation of nearby residents.Local officials confirmed the incident on April 28, 2026.More than 160 firefighters were deployed to combat the blaze, with Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev describing their efforts as "true heroism" amid extremely difficult conditions.No casualties have been reported so far.Authorities ordered evacuations of residents living near the refinery due to toxic smoke from the fire.A temporary evacuation centre was established in a local school, and officials urged people to... [Continue Reading]
A man has been charged with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, allegedly tried to storm the event armed with guns and knives.Allen appeared in federal court on Monday to face charges related to the attack, which occurred on Saturday night.During the chaotic incident, shots were fired, Trump was rushed off the stage, and guests took cover under tables.One U.S.Secret Service officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest and is expected to recover.Allen was taken into custody at the scene... [Continue Reading]
The French coastguard rescued 106 migrants from a single boat that broke down during an attempt to cross the English Channel.The migrants were taken to Calais in the early hours of Sunday morning after the vessel was reported on Saturday.Authorities initially assisted seven people who were in difficulty while boarding the boat near Wimereux, including a woman who lost consciousness and required evacuation by helicopter.In a separate incident, six additional migrants were rescued, bringing the total number of rescues in recent events to 119.The English Channel is one of the busiest maritime areas globally, with challenging weather conditions such as... [Continue Reading]
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Dunmurry, near Belfast, late on Saturday night.Authorities suspect the dissident Irish Republican group New IRA may be responsible for the attack.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) reported that the bomb was detonated after a gas cylinder-type device was placed in a hijacked delivery vehicle.Two infants were among the residents evacuated from nearby homes following the explosion.There were no fatalities reported.Police personnel acted swiftly to evacuate residents and contain the situation, with fire crews and officers working to extinguish the blaze caused by the vehicle fire.This incident follows a similar failed... [Continue Reading]
Israeli air and artillery strikes on Sunday killed 14 people in southern Lebanon, including two children and two women, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health.The attacks wounded 37 others amid a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah.The Israeli military also reported that one of its soldiers, aged 19, was killed and six others wounded by a Hezbollah drone attack inside Lebanon.The military intercepted three Hezbollah-launched drones before they crossed into Israeli territory.The strikes targeted Hezbollah fighters, rocket launchers, and a weapons depot in southern Lebanon.Israeli forces issued evacuation warnings for residents of seven towns north of the Litani River, urging them to... [Continue Reading]
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will proceed with their planned state visit to the United States despite a recent shooting incident at a Washington media gala.The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where shots were fired, prompting the evacuation of former President Donald Trump and other senior politicians.The palace stated that the King and Queen are "most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case" and are looking forward to the visit beginning as scheduled.Security teams from both the UK and the US have reviewed and... [Continue Reading]
An armed man attacked the White House Correspondents' Association dinner held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, leading to a shooting incident and evacuation.The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, was carrying a shotgun and handgun and managed to evade security before being arrested.One law enforcement officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and was taken to hospital.More than 2,000 guests, including cabinet members and journalists, took cover during the incident.The shooting has prompted former President Donald Trump to renew his call for approval of a $400 million project to build a... [Continue Reading]
Israel has ordered residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, marking a significant escalation in hostilities.The affected villages are located north of the Litani River, an area where Israeli troops maintain a presence despite a fragile ceasefire.The Israeli air force has commenced bombardments on these towns and villages, with large plumes of smoke visible from northern Israel.The evacuation orders effectively displace local populations as Israel aims to neutralize what it describes as immediate and emerging threats from Hezbollah.Casualties have been reported in the strikes, with Lebanon's health ministry confirming seven deaths from... [Continue Reading]
A fire caused by arson destroyed the Pink Punters nightclub, a popular LGBTQ+ venue in Milton Keynes, in the early hours of Sunday morning.Firefighters were called to the scene at around 2:09 BST and quickly evacuated patrons from the building.Thames Valley Police arrested a 51-year-old man from Milton Keynes on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.He remains in custody as investigations continue.No injuries were reported during the incident.Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie praised the swift and effective evacuation carried out by venue staff and emergency services.Nearby roads were closed and are expected to remain so for some time.The fire... [Continue Reading]
On April 26, 2026, Ukrainians gathered in the city of Slavutych to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.Despite wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings, residents held a candlelight vigil in the central square, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol.The commemoration began at midnight and honoured those who died in the 1986 disaster as well as the thousands of "liquidators" who risked deadly radiation exposure to contain its aftermath.The explosion at the Chernobyl plant was initially concealed by Soviet authorities for two days, during which radioactive fallout spread across Europe.The disaster resulted in the... [Continue Reading]
An explosion occurred near a police station in the Kingsway area of Dunmurry, just outside Belfast, in the early hours of Sunday morning.The incident led to the evacuation of nearby homes and the establishment of police cordons.Police confirmed their presence at the scene and advised the public to avoid the area.It is understood the explosion may have involved a car bomb.No injuries have been reported.Two men, one in his 40s and another in his 20s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm under suspicious circumstances.Authorities have stated that the incident is not linked to a recent death at... [Continue Reading]
In February, a Russian drone struck the "Give a Paw, Friend" animal shelter in the frontline Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, causing significant damage and killing more than a dozen animals.The shelter's steel entrance door likely saved the lives of the staff present during the attack.Local residents quickly assisted in clearing rubble and recapturing animals that had escaped in the chaos.The local energy company, also frequently targeted by Russian attacks, installed a new steel door to reinforce the shelter.Iryna Didur, head of the shelter, acknowledged the strong community support in the aftermath.Numerous animal welfare groups in Ukraine continue to provide food,... [Continue Reading]