Leah Bennett
Iran plans to announce new 'exclusion zone' near Strait of Hormuz
Iran plans to declare a restricted exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz, placing transiting vessels on a sanctions list amidst an ongoing US blockade.
Soekarno-Hatta airport suspends flights due to ash from Anak Krakatau
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, blanketing parts of Indonesia in volcanic ash and forcing the suspension of flights at Jakarta's main airport.
Iranian forces target US drone vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces claimed to target a US drone vessel, an assertion denied by Washington amid naval clashes.
AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election, near absolute majority
The far-right Alternative for Germany secured a dominant lead in Saxony-Anhalt, putting the populist movement on the brink of its first state government.
Iran and US trade tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz escalation
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply after the US military struck three Iranian oil tankers and Tehran responded with retaliatory shipping attacks.
Ukrainian local newspapers battle for survival amid war and funding shortages
Ukrainian regional newsrooms are fighting to stay alive amid intense air warfare and severe funding shortages, forcing staff cuts and new AI partnerships.
Cape Verde bus crash leaves at least 25 dead on Fogo Island
A devastating bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island has left at least 25 people dead, primarily teenagers returning from a school excursion.
Iran claims strike on US vessel in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
Iran claims it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel entering the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation that the U.S. military dismissed as a lie.
Taanusiya Chetty finishes third in Miss World 2026, matches Malaysia’s best-ever result
Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty claimed third place at the Miss World pageant in Vietnam, while Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic took the crown.
Anti-migrant AfD seeks to break Germany’s political ‘firewall’ in historic state election
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls as the far-right Alternative for Germany party holds a commanding lead, threatening the nation's political firewall.
German Rocket Paves the Way for Europe's Satellite Launch Race
German start-up Isar Aerospace successfully delivered an uncrewed rocket into orbit from Arctic Norway, marking a major milestone for European space access.
Anak Krakatau eruption grounds 301 flights at Jakarta airport
An explosive eruption at Mount Anak Krakatau sent ash plumes up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere, forcing the suspension of flight operations at Indonesia's primary international aviation hub.
Lindsay Clancy mistrial declared after jury fails to reach verdict
A mistrial has been declared in the prosecution of Lindsay Clancy after a jury deadlocked on the question of her mental state during the 2023 killings of her children.
Rescuers in Nepal pull Chinese worker and woman alive 10 days after floods
Ten days after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescue teams have successfully pulled a Chinese engineer and a local woman alive from the rubble.
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attack on warships
American forces launched retaliatory airstrikes against three Iranian oil tankers following ballistic missile attacks targeting Navy warships.
Europe’s satellite launch ambitions take off as German rocket reaches orbit
German startup Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway, marking a historic first for private spaceflight in continental Europe.
Igho Ubiribo dies after Thailand penis enlargement injection
British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho Ubiribo died in Bangkok following a cosmetic penile enlargement procedure that caused a pulmonary embolism.
Prince William to represent King Charles at Norway's King Harald funeral
Prince William will stand in for King Charles III at the state funeral of Norway's late King Harald V in Oslo, joined by Princess Anne.
Two Greek pilots killed in F-4 Phantom jet crash at Tanagra air show
Two Hellenic Air Force pilots died after their twin-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at the Tanagra air base.
Nigel Farage expects more Reform UK probes amid donations fallout
Nigel Farage predicts further investigations into Reform UK's funding following a turbulent party conference overshadowed by undercover filming and staff exits.