German authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft, prompting investigations amid heightened security concerns.

Cuba holds a pre-dawn rally marking an important revolutionary anniversary as the island faces an ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States, with the government preparing for potential military intervention.

More than 70,000 people entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco in hours, resulting in at least 88 deaths. EU allies criticized Spain’s Pedro Sánchez over border security and migration policy, exposing divisions on immigration.

A UK employment tribunal ruled that a professor’s dismissal for anti-Zionism comments was unlawful discrimination, confirming anti-Zionism is a legally protected belief in Britain.

Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have suspended all 78 officers and staff at a police precinct following allegations that a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities was raped at the station by an officer.

China’s new “ethnic unity” law implemented in July mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government, prompting concerns about cultural erosion among Tibetans and other minorities.

Arab and Muslim foreign ministers established a mechanism to document and publicize Israeli actions at religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem, according to a joint declaration adopted Wednesday in Jordan.

Puerto Rico implements water rationing across major cities including San Juan, affecting over 180,000 residents for 48-hour periods on a rotating basis starting Friday amid severe drought conditions.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay in November, marking his first trip to Latin America as head of the Catholic Church and the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly 40 years.

Vladimir Tkachuk, founder of Russian drone manufacturer Uraldronzavod, was critically injured when a bomb exploded beneath his vehicle near Ekaterinburg. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, marking one of the deadliest bombings since a June ceasefire began.

Armed forces from Somalia’s Puntland state attacked a federal government military camp in Galkayo, with regional leadership characterizing it as a security operation against alleged federal overreach.