Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a leading opposition candidate in the country’s presidential election, has promised to accept the result of the October vote. Speaking to TV Globo’s Jornal Nacional on Friday, Flavio said he would respect Brazil’s electoral process and its final outcome. He also stressed that he wants to win the election under the… Continue reading Flavio Bolsonaro Election: Senator Vows to Respect Vote
Somali piracy is surging as the wider impact of the US-Iran war creates new risks for commercial shipping around the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Pirates seized two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden within four days last week. The incidents brought the number of reported attacks this year to at least… Continue reading Somali Piracy Surges as US-Iran War Disrupts Shipping
A foil balloon fire has been identified as the likely cause of a blaze that destroyed homes in Kenninghall, Norfolk, earlier this month. UK Power Networks (UKPN) said an independent forensic investigation linked the fire to a foil-coated helium balloon that came into contact with overhead power lines. The investigation found debris on equipment attached… Continue reading Foil balloon blamed for fire that destroyed homes
Germany is expanding its fleet of Schakal armoured vehicles as the Bundeswehr prepares for a changing security environment in Europe. The new vehicles will play an important role in Germany’s Medium Forces. These units aim to combine rapid mobility with strong combat capabilities. The Bundeswehr originally ordered 150 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles. It has now… Continue reading Schakal Fleet Expands as Germany Boosts NATO Eastern Flank
AIPAC spending has surged during the 2026 US midterm elections, making the powerful pro-Israel lobby the largest outside political spender while facing growing criticism from voters and candidates. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has directed tens of millions of dollars toward congressional races through its main election vehicle, the United Democracy Project (UDP).… Continue reading AIPAC Spending Surges in US Midterms as Israel Backlash Grows
Egypt’s Banque Misr says its UAE branch remains operational after the US Treasury announced restrictions on its access to US dollar correspondent banking services. The bank said it is reviewing the Treasury notice and assessing the implications of the restrictions. However, it stressed that its Banque Misr UAE branch continues to provide banking services to… Continue reading Banque Misr UAE Branch Continues Services After US Action
Rescue teams in Nepal and China are still searching for thousands of people after a devastating flood swept through the Himalayan region. A huge wall of water, ice, mud and debris tore through villages on Wednesday. The disaster destroyed homes, roads and major infrastructure along the Nepal-China border. The number of missing people rose above… Continue reading Nepal China Floods: Missing Toll Surpasses 2,400
Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been found guilty in a bribery case linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric plant. An Ecuadorian court convicted Moreno on Friday after prosecutors linked him and his relatives to an alleged corruption network surrounding the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project. The 73-year-old former president received a… Continue reading Lenin Moreno Guilty in Ecuador Hydro Plant Bribery Case
A reported Niamey airport attack triggered sustained gunfire and explosions across parts of Niger’s capital early Saturday, according to Reuters witnesses and security sources. The cause of the violence was not immediately clear. However, a security source said attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport and also tried to breach the security perimeter around the presidency.… Continue reading Niamey Airport Attack: Explosions and Gunfire Rock Niger Capital
devastation after a falling sign injured seven people and killed a 41-year-old man. Sussex Police said emergency services responded to the incident at Wiston Park, near Steyning, at around 15:38 BST on Friday. Police later confirmed that a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne, East Sussex, died at the scene. The incident happened on the opening day… Continue reading Christian Festival Death: Man Dies After Sign Falls
