What do you take when you have just minutes to flee your home? For tens of thousands of people in eastern Washington, that impossible question became reality as fast-moving wildfires tore through Spokane County. They destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced at least 60,000 residents to evacuate. Three major blazes in the Old Trails, Fairview
What should have been a breathtaking aerial tour ended in unimaginable tragedy. A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s world-famous Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, according to Peruvian authorities. The Cessna Caravan C-208 was carrying 11 tourists and two pilots when it went down near the Pueblo Viejo region after
How do you measure the life of someone who made the impossible look routine? The mountaineering world is mourning after renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known as “Nims,” was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Alongside him, nine other climbers were also killed. His company, Elite Expeditions, confirmed the tragedy with “profound sadness
What happens when a border suddenly gives way? Spain is scrambling to answer that question after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the North African enclave of Ceuta, triggering a humanitarian and political crisis. Madrid has deployed troops to reinforce security after at least 18 migrants drowned attempting the dangerous crossing. Local officials say
Could Gaza finally be edging toward a turning point—or is another diplomatic breakthrough arriving before the hard part begins? President Donald Trump says negotiators have reached a “historic” phased agreement to disarm Hamas. But key players are already questioning whether it can actually be delivered. Trump announced that talks in Cairo had produced a roadmap
Why is the US investing nearly $59 billion in missiles? The answer lies in two ongoing conflicts. Wars in Ukraine and Iran are putting heavy pressure on American weapons stockpiles, and Washington is racing to replenish one of its most critical air defence systems. The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up
Can diplomacy keep oil flowing when missiles threaten one of the world’s busiest shipping routes? China appears to be betting that it can. According to sources, Beijing has held direct talks with Yemen’s Houthi movement to ensure Chinese oil tankers can safely pass through the Red Sea. Despite the rebels’ new blockade targeting vessels linked
Can one of the biggest legal battles in corporate history finally be nearing its end? Johnson & Johnson certainly hopes so. The healthcare giant has offered up to $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of US lawsuits. Claims say its talc-based baby powder and other products caused ovarian cancer. While the company insists the
How many US troops have actually been wounded in the Iran conflict? That’s a question drawing renewed attention after the Pentagon quietly revised its casualty figures. According to the latest update, at least 624 US service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran in February. Of those, 417 injuries are
Can the US afford a $1.15 trillion defence budget while cutting spending elsewhere? That question dominated debate as the House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a 216-212 vote. The bill authorises record military spending. Republicans argue the funding is essential to support US operations in
Is Ukraine entering a new phase in its military leadership? President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with respected frontline general Mykhailo Drapatyi. Days after a controversial shake-up that sparked nationwide protests. The move follows the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. His efforts to modernise Ukraine’s military and tackle corruption earned widespread praise.
Imagine going in for a routine pregnancy scan and discovering you’re expecting not one, not two—but four identical babies. That’s exactly what happened to Australian couple Jenitar and Jortham Na’amoana in what doctors describe as an extraordinarily rare pregnancy. The four girls were born by caesarean section at 28 weeks and four days after a
