Zeynab Farajzade

00:15

Explosions in Pakistan

Explosions in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley kills 24 people including women and children

​Four explosions killed at least 24 people, including civilians, women and children in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border late on Sunday night. Locals claim it was a military airstrike; authorities say it came from bomb-making materials stored in a compound run by the Pakistani Taliban.

23:55

Kaja Kallas warnes

Kaja Kallas: “Every country has right to defend itself” amid Russia incursions; Iran warned of snapback sanctions

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, has condemned recent Russian airspace violations, insisting that “every country has the right to defend itself.” She also cautioned Iran that time is running out to meet EU demands and stop a return of UN sanctions under the snapback mechanism.

07:30

Disney loses $4B

Disney stock drops $4B in one night

Disney has experienced a significant financial setback, reportedly losing approximately $3.87 billion in market value overnight.

05:30

Ancient artifact lost

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's 3,000-year-old bracelet stolen and melted down

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope has been stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and melted down for scrap, according to authorities. The theft has sparked national outrage over lax security and the irreversible loss of a priceless piece of Egypt’s ancient heritage.

04:30

U.S.-Venezuela conflict

Brazil protests attempt to shield Bolsonaro with amnesty bill

Tens of thousands of people across Brazil have taken to the streets in all 26 states and in the Federal District, to oppose a proposed amnesty bill that could pardon former President Jair Bolsonaro, his allies, and supporters convicted in the 8 January, 2023 coup attempt.

02:10

U.S.-North Korea

Kim Jong Un open to U.S. dialogue if denuclearization demands are dropped

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has indicated that there is no reason for his country to avoid dialogue with the United States, provided Washington ceases to insist on denuclearisation.

01:36

Drone strike in Crimea

Ukrainian drone strike in Crimea resort kills two and injures 15

Two people have been killed in the Crimea peninsula after a Ukrainian drone attack Sunday evening injuring 15 others, according to Russia's Defence Ministry. Officials said it happened at approximately 19:30 Moscow time.

00:29

Deadly attack

Five people including three U.S. children killed in Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike killed five people, including three children and their father, all U.S. citizens on Sunday in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Two others were wounded, including their mother, in what Lebanese officials condemned as a blatant attack on civilians.

23:33

Rio de Janeiro protest

Thousands march in Rio’s Copacabana beach demanding religious tolerance and freedom

In Rio de Janeiro, men, women and children from diverse faiths gathered at Copacabana beach to demand religious tolerance amid a surge in intolerance toward Afro-Brazilian and indigenous religions. The “March for the Defense of Religious Freedom” emphasised equality, diversity and human dignity.

23:13

Charlie Kirk memorial

Donald Trump arrives in Arizona for Charlie Kirk memorial

U.S. President Donald Trump has landed in Arizona ahead of a large memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was fatally shot on a college campus.

07:30

Israel protests

Thousands protest in Israel calling for war end and hostages return

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Saturday, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages still held in the Gaza Strip. Protesters waved flags, carried banners with photographs of hostages, and chanted slogans urging a ceasefire.

06:30

Polish Air Shield

UK fighter jets begin air defence mission over Poland amid rising tension

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have started air-defence patrols over Poland as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission, following recent violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones.

05:30

Netherlands Protests

Tear gas, water cannon used in Hague anti-migration protest

Thousands demonstrated in The Hague on Saturday demanding stricter migration policies and tougher controls on asylum seekers. Dutch police deployed tear gas and a water cannon after protesters smashed windows, set a police car alight and blocked a highway.

04:30

Notre-Dame restored

Notre-Dame’s towers welcome visitors again, six years after blaze

The north and south towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened to the public on Saturday, six years after a devastating fire ravaged the cathedral on 15 April 2019, destroying the roof and spire and inflicting major damage.

03:00

Civilian Weapons Training

Venezuela initiates civilian weapons training amid rising tensions

In response to escalating tensions with the United States, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has authorized military forces to conduct weapons training for civilians in low-income neighborhoods.

02:23

Intervision 2025 Results

Vietnam wins Intervision 2025; U.S. entrant Vassy disqualified

Vietnam's Duc Phuc clinched victory at the Intervision 2025 Song Contest in Moscow, while U.S. representative Vassy was disqualified due to political pressure from the Australian government.

02:02

Bagram Base Dispute

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Afghanistan doesn't return Bagram Air Base

President Donald Trump warned that "bad things" would occur if Afghanistan does not return Bagram Air Base to U.S. control. The base, a strategic military hub, was abandoned during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal and is now under Taliban control.

01:27

Digital breakdown

Major European airports hit by cyberattack, forcing manual check-ins

A cyberattack targeting a service provider shut down electronic check-in and boarding systems across several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday, including Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin.

23:38

Seven months in custody

British couple arrive home after Taliban detainment

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 80 and 76, have arrived in the UK on Saturday after being released by the Taliban. They were detained in Afghanistan in February while travelling to their home in Bamyan province, held without charge for more than seven months. Their release was mediated by Qatar.

23:22

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli assault kills dozens amid Palestinian state recognition surge

Israel’s military continued its assault in Gaza City and across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures.

10:14

Qarabağ FK stuns Benfica

Champions League: Qarabağ FK stun Benfica with 3-2 comeback win in Lisbon

Qarabağ FK has become the first Azerbaijani side to win a Champions League main draw match after Benfica squandered a two-goal advantage, falling 3-2 at home to Qarabağ FK in their Champions League opener in Lisbon on Tuesday.

07:30

Lithuania drone trains

Lithuania teaches children drone skills on 'Eastern flank' border with Russia

Lithuania is teaching children how to operate drones along its border with Russia, part of efforts to bolster awareness and skills on the NATO 'Eastern flank'.

06:30

Robert Redford dies

Hollywood icon Robert Redford passes away at 89

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director who became a champion of independent film, died at his home in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday (16 September). He was 89.

05:30

Trump sues NYT

Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging that the newspaper published false and damaging information about him to interfere in the 2024 election.