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‘Blue drum’ murder case: Meerut woman and boyfriend sentenced to death for murder of her husband
A woman and her boyfriend have been sentenced to death in India for murdering her husband in 2025, with the case dubbed ‘the blue drum murder’ after his body was found in a storage container.
Food and fuel run low as besieged Yemeni city braces for Houthi breakthrough
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, faces severe shortages of food and fuel as Houthi rebels advance and government forces cut off supply routes, with the UN warning that 800,000 people lack vital assistance.
Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data
TFG London, owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, disclosed a cyber-attack affecting three UK fashion retailers that may have exposed customer personal data. The company halted online orders as a precautionary measure while investigating the incident.
The RBA keeps hiking interest rates – but are the rate rises actually working?
Australia’s Reserve Bank has raised interest rates to 15-year highs this year, yet household spending continues growing, suggesting rate hikes may be less effective at controlling inflation than anticipated.
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South Africa-Trump row: US limits visas for officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
The US has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials, citing alleged discrimination against the white minority, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Pretoria.
ICC: Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war campaign.
Olu Jacobs: Legendary Nollywood actor dies in Nigeria aged 84
Olu Jacobs, a legendary Nigerian actor whose career spanned over five decades in theatre, television, and film, has died at age 84, his wife announced.
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental defenders, report says
Colombia and Brazil recorded the highest number of killings of environmental activists in 2025, with 39 and 26 deaths respectively, according to a Global Witness report.
Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
A professional medical society states that abortion restrictions in 41 states prevent physicians from delivering standard evidence-based maternal care, calling for expanded abortion access within legal limits.
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia contacts relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war through social media, demanding they gather intelligence or conduct espionage in exchange for favorable treatment of captives, according to Ukrainian officials and families.
EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
The EU is moving toward banning social media for children under 13, with supervised “mini accounts” for ages 13-15, according to European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen.
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over his future
Eight German state CDU leaders publicly back Chancellor Friedrich Merz amid mounting speculation about his political viability, as the far-right AfD surges in recent elections.
US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
The US met Houthi leaders and decided against supporting Saudi Arabia’s military operations in Yemen, after the Iran-backed group reaffirmed its 2025 ceasefire commitment and pledged not to target American shipping.
Mice with human brain cells offer a tool to study disease. Ethicists ask: What’s next?
Researchers have engineered mice with millions of human brain cells to create better models for studying neurodegenerative diseases, raising both scientific opportunities and ethical questions about future applications.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges ‘stunning failures’ by Utah officials led to his shooting
Charlie Kirk’s family filed a legal notice alleging Utah Valley University and state officials made “stunning failures” in security that led to the conservative activist’s 2025 assassination during a campus event.
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats lost support in this week’s election, slipping from second to third place, potentially allowing the centre-left Social Democrats to return to power.