Eight US sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during its extended deployment. The acting Navy secretary has disclosed, raising fresh questions about conditions aboard the warship. Hung Cao revealed the figures in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. This followed concerns from sailors’ families about deteriorating mental health during
Italy is preparing new school rules that would ban face coverings such as burqas and niqabs. The rules would also limit the number of foreign students in individual classrooms, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced. Speaking at a youth event organised by her Brothers of Italy party, Meloni said the government would soon present legislation
A routine repair job at a busy Chinese port has turned into a deadly disaster. At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship in Qingdao, state broadcaster CCTV reports. The vessel was carrying 42 people when flames erupted at around 11:15 local time while it was undergoing
Shein is finally heading for the stock market but not at the eye-watering valuation investors once expected. The fast-fashion giant is set to debut in Hong Kong on 1 September, potentially valuing the company at about $26.8bn. That figure is a huge drop from the roughly $100bn valuation Shein commanded in 2022. So, what changed?
Britain’s role in Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign appears to be entering a new phase. British-made drones are reportedly being used to strike targets deep inside Russia. The drones, produced by two British companies, have reportedly hit military and industrial sites. These include refineries and warehouses linked to Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer. A senior military
Could the war in Ukraine be entering another dangerous phase? Ukrainian intelligence believes so, warning that North Korea may soon play a much bigger role on the battlefield. According to a senior Ukrainian military intelligence official, Russia is preparing to deploy a North Korean missile unit in western Russia. It could be armed with 120
Pakistan launched airstrikes and deployed ground troops into Afghan border provinces on Sunday. Triggering one of the deadliest flare-ups between the two neighbours in months. While Islamabad says it targeted militant hideouts, Afghanistan’s Taliban government insists civilians paid the price. According to Taliban officials, at least 100 people were killed or wounded, including civilians. Pakistan,
American consumers are feeling the squeeze once again. After months of mounting pressure, inflation climbed to 4.2% in May — its highest level in three years. But what’s driving prices higher, and what does it mean for households? The biggest culprit appears to be energy. Rising fuel and electricity costs pushed inflation up from 3.8%
A disease most people thought was firmly in the past has now returned in deadly form. Australia is asking an uncomfortable question: how did diphtheria make a comeback in 2026? Health authorities have confirmed the country’s first diphtheria death in nearly a decade, amid what is now the worst outbreak since 1991. So far this
What began as an adventurous sunrise hike on one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes quickly turned into tragedy. On Friday morning, Mount Dukono erupted violently, killing three hikers and trapping others near the crater as ash and rocks blasted into the sky. Videos from the scene showed a towering 10km ash cloud roaring above the
How far would you go for the perfect shot—even at 35,000 feet? That question is now haunting a South Korean fighter pilot who turned a routine flight into a costly mistake. According to officials in Seoul, the pilot has been ordered to pay damages after a mid-air collision. Caused by an unusual motive: capturing photos
A crude oil tanker—carrying millions of barrels—was struck and set ablaze in the tense waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, linked to Kuwait, suffered damage, though no injuries were reported. Still, the message was loud: this conflict is no longer contained. The attack is the latest escalation in the widening war between Iran,
