Spain is battling one of the deadliest wildfires in its modern history after a fast-moving blaze swept through the southern region of Andalusia, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 others missing as firefighters race to bring the inferno under control. The wildfire, which tore through the Los Gallardos–Bédar area in Almería Province, spread…
Severe flooding in southern China has triggered an unusual public safety emergency after 800 to 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, kraits and pit vipers, escaped from a commercial snake breeding farm in Dengwei village, Hengzhou, Guangxi. The reptiles were released when floodwaters breached reservoirs and inundated the farm during devastating storms linked to Typhoon Maysak….
Israel has reportedly warned the United States about fresh intelligence suggesting that Iran may be preparing a new plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran amid the fragile Middle East security situation. According to reports first published by The Wall Street Journal, Israeli intelligence shared information with U.S. officials…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for nationwide protests targeting major South African-linked businesses in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the lives of two Nigerians in South Africa. NANS President Olushola Oladoja said the planned demonstrations would focus on companies including MTN, MultiChoice and Stanbic IBTC Bank, urging…
Kenya witnessed heightened security across Nairobi as authorities deployed large numbers of police officers to prevent demonstrations marking the anniversary of the country’s landmark pro-democracy protests, while fresh allegations of torture involving detained protesters have intensified concerns over human rights. Roads leading to key government buildings and the central business district were heavily secured as…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated emergency response teams as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen, with the death toll reaching 600 and confirmed infections climbing past 1,700. According to the latest health updates, the outbreak has now recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths, making…
Another 282 Nigerian returnees have arrived safely in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its evacuation of citizens fleeing rising anti-immigrant violence and xenophobic tensions in South Africa. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as part of the ongoing voluntary repatriation program coordinated by the Federal Government. The arrival marks the…
Global oil markets remain on high alert as crude prices continue to fluctuate between $76 and $80 per barrel, driven by renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran and growing uncertainty over the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded around $76–$77 per barrel on Friday after briefly climbing above $80…
NATO member states have agreed to a major multi-billion-pound investment in a new long-range missile defence programme, marking one of the alliance’s most significant military expansion initiatives in recent years as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across Europe and the Middle East. The agreement, reached during meetings involving NATO defense ministers and allied leaders, is…
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion involving up to $300 million routed through the United States. According to multiple reports, the investigation, which began in 2025, is examining whether…
