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Nicolás Maduro Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Torture in New US Indictment
US prosecutors unveiled a superseding indictment on Thursday charging Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture — adding human-rights allegations to the drug-trafficking case they already face.
Russian Strike on Buses Kills at Least 30 in Kramatorsk as Attacks on Ukraine Surge
At least 30 civilians were killed and 18 wounded on Thursday when a Russian glide bomb hit two passenger buses in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, Ukrainian officials said — one of the deadliest single attacks of recent weeks.
AfD Candidate Elected Speaker of Saxony-Anhalt Parliament, a First Since 1945
A month after the AfD's decisive victory in Saxony-Anhalt, its candidate Tobias Rausch has been elected speaker of the state parliament — the first time since the Second World War that a far-right party has held the post.
Former BND Chief August Hanning Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage and Treason
Germany's federal prosecutor has arrested August Hanning, who led the BND foreign intelligence service from 1998 to 2005, on suspicion of espionage and treason in what could be the country's biggest spy scandal in decades.
Zelensky Condemns 'Horrific' Russian Drone Strike That Sank Corn Ship in Black Sea
Two Russian drones sank the Turkish-owned corn carrier Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has said, condemning a "horrific" strike that killed crew members and threatened global food security.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash Plane into Tel Aviv Airport, Investigators Say
Investigators say the co-pilot who attacked his captain with a crash axe aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 had planned before joining the airline to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
US Marine Arrested in Okinawa Over Murder of Woman Found in Naha Hotel
A US Marine has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a Naha hotel, prompting outrage from Japan's prime minister and Okinawa's governor.
Russian Drones Hit Kyiv Bridges for Fourth Day as Germany's Merz Makes Surprise Visit With €1.3bn Aid
Russian drones struck Kyiv's bridges for a fourth consecutive day as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived unannounced, agreeing a €1.3bn aid package with President Zelensky.
FBI Hack Unleashes Global Security Fears as Special Agents' Medical Data Stolen
A major cybersecurity breach targeting the FBI has led to the theft of sensitive medical information belonging to special agents, including their blood and urine test results. This data compromise presents serious risks, potentially exposing agents to blackmail, sophisticated scams, and even targeted physical threats, with profound implications for national security.
Pope's Urgent Warning: Guarding Humanity Against AI's Advance in France
Pope Francis issued a significant warning during his trip to France, cautioning against the risk of humanity losing its essence to rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. This highlights a growing global concern among leaders about the ethical implications and societal impact of unchecked AI development.
Saudi Arabia's Oil Lifeline Struck by Drone Attack from Iraq, Igniting Regional Security Crisis
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline was shut after a drone attack from Iraqi territory, prompting swift investigations and a military shake-up in Baghdad. This incident escalates regional tensions, jeopardizes global energy security, and underscores the volatile interplay of proxy conflicts in the Middle East.
Houthi Advances in Yemen Threaten Global Shipping via Red Sea Chokepoint
A significant escalation in the protracted conflict gripping Yemen has emerged with reports of Iran-backed Houthi forces claiming a major advance, including the strategic seizure of Perim Island. This development not only reshapes the internal dynamics of the Yemeni civil war but also critically tightens the Houthi movement's potential grip on the vital Red Sea shipping lane, posing serious implications for international maritime trade and regional stability.
Pine Tar Finds a New Life as a Distinctive Finnish Food Tradition
Once used to waterproof wooden ships, Finnish pine tar has become an unusual culinary ingredient in Oulu and beyond. Known as terva, the smoky flavour now appears in chocolates, bread, ice cream, drinks and savoury dishes, connecting modern Finnish cuisine with the country's rich maritime and forest heritage.
