Violence continued for a second night in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, after two teens were charged with sexually assaulting a girl. Masked rioters set fire to homes and cars, injuring 17 more police officers. Police used water cannons and plastic bullets. Authorities are investigating the attacks as racist hate crimes.
Russia attacked Kharkiv with 17 drones in 9 minutes, killing 3 and injuring 65, including 9 children. Fires broke out and buildings, homes, and transport were damaged. Ukraine said Russia launched 85 drones overnight, 40 of which were shot down.
Los Angeles declared a partial curfew amid unrest over ICE raids. Protests entered their fifth day, with 700 Marines and over 2,000 National Guard troops deployed on President Trump’s orders. Mayor Karen Bass criticized the move, calling it “unacceptable.” She confirmed 197 arrests and 23 businesses looted. Governor Newsom accused Trump of targeting immigrants […]
Galatasaray supporters celebrated their Super League title at the Turkish Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. A 30-meter team flag was displayed on the building, and the embassy was decorated in yellow and red. Turkish Ambassador Nur Sağman expressed her joy, saying, “It’s great to share this excitement together.” Galatasaray board member Aşkın Demir added, “We celebrated […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that a missile launched from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi forces was successfully intercepted. Sirens were triggered in over 100 locations across Israel, prompting thousands to seek shelter. Flights at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport were temporarily halted for safety. The Houthis have been targeting Israel and Red Sea vessels […]
US President Donald Trump condemned violent protests in Los Angeles linked to immigration raids, calling demonstrators “rioters carrying foreign flags” and accusing them of attacking law enforcement. Speaking at Fort Bragg during the US Army’s 250th anniversary, Trump defended the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, saying it was necessary to restore order. “These […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a new prisoner exchange with Russia, marking the first return of severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity. He called the operation an “important humanitarian action” and emphasized the need for continued exchanges. According to Ukrainian intelligence, most of the released soldiers suffer from serious conditions, including limb […]
A former student opened fire at a middle school in Graz, Austria, killing 9 people and then himself. The attacker, a 21-year-old Austrian citizen, carried out the attack with two legally licensed weapons before committing suicide in the school bathroom. Twelve others were injured. Officials confirmed the assailant had no prior criminal record and […]
In Hatay, Türkiye, excavator operator Bülent Kuyucu paused work for 27 days to protect a dove’s nest on his machine. Kuyucu did not work to avoid disturbing the birds until the dove chicks safely flew away. Kuyucu said he accepted the financial loss but was happy to see the doves leave unharmed. Ramazan […]
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.” Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry […]