Global military spending surges nearly 3% in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive major defence buildup Global military spending increased by almost 3% in 2025, reaching a record level as countries across Europe and Asia significantly expanded their defence budgets, according to a new report released by a respected arms watchdog group. The report, published […]

Pentagon email suggests possible punishment for NATO allies over Iran war support gap An internal Pentagon email has reportedly outlined potential punitive measures against NATO allies accused of failing to support U.S. military operations in the ongoing war with Iran, including proposals that could escalate diplomatic tensions within the alliance. According to reports citing a […]

Australian Outback Horror Woman Trapped Waist-Deep in Pit Latrine After Toilet Floor Collapses A woman taking a routine toilet break during a road trip through the Australian outback ended up trapped waist-deep in a sewage pit after a pit latrine unexpectedly collapsed beneath her. The incident occurred at the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve in the […]

Norway Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Plans New Age Verification Law Norway has announced plans to introduce legislation this year that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, making it one of the latest countries to take steps to tighten restrictions on minors’ access to online networks. […]

BEER SERVING MAY PROVIDE 15% OF DAILY VITAMIN B6 EVEN ALCOHOL-FREE LAGER SHOWS SIMILAR EFFECT A single serving of beer could contribute around 15% of an adult’s daily vitamin B6 requirement, according to research highlighted in new findings, with experts noting that even alcohol-free lager may deliver a comparable nutritional effect. The insight comes from […]

EX-MOLDOVA OLIGARCH VLAD PLAHOTNIUC JAILED 19 YEARS OVER ‘THEFT OF THE CENTURY’ BANK FRAUD A Moldovan court has sentenced former oligarch and politician Vlad Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison for his role in a massive banking fraud scandal widely referred to as the country’s “theft of the century.”The ruling marks a major development in […]

Super Eagles stars shine across Europe as Iheanacho’s brace sends Celtic into Scottish Cup final Nigerian footballers continued to make headlines across Europe over the weekend, with standout performances in Scotland, Spain, Italy, Germany and beyond, as Kelechi Iheanacho led the charge with a match-winning brace for Celtic. The Super Eagles forward was the standout […]

Meghan Markle says she was ‘most trolled person in the world’ amid online bullying concerns Duchess of Sussex opens up on decade long online abuse during Australia visit as she advocates stronger social media responsibility and youth mental health protection. Meghan Markle has revealed she endured years of relentless online harassment, describing herself as once […]

At least four people were killed and 20 others injured after a student opened fire at a middle school in southeastern Turkey, according to local authorities. The attack marks the second school shooting in the country within 24 hours, raising alarm over student safety and access to firearms. The shooting occurred at a middle school […]

Duchess of Sussex joins celebrity cooking show during Australia tour with Prince Harry, as Season 18 prepares for launch Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia, joining contestants and judges during filming in Melbourne as part of her visit to Australia with […]

Charity prize draw raises €11m for Alzheimer’s research More than 120,000 tickets priced at €100 each have been sold in a major charity prize draw, raising around €11 million to support Alzheimer’s research, organisers said. The draw is part of a fundraising initiative linked to a high-value art prize campaign in which participants pay for […]

Begoña Gómez has denied all allegations against her as investigations linked to her professional activities continue to generate political tension in Spain, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismissed the accusations as a politically motivated campaign aimed at weakening his coalition government. The controversy centres on judicial inquiries examining whether Gómez improperly used her influence in […]

Russian authorities are quietly expanding efforts to recruit university students into military drone units, using a mix of incentives and pressure tactics, according to accounts shared privately with CNN and supported by emerging open-source evidence. Students speaking directly to CNN described a dramatic shift on campuses across Russia, saying university officials and administrators are increasingly […]

Four Migrants Die Attempting Channel Crossing Off Northern France Four people have died off the coast of northern France after attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, according to French authorities. Emergency services launched a rescue operation after the overcrowded vessel ran into difficulty during the dangerous journey toward the United Kingdom. […]

According to Turkish authorities and media reports, the incident unfolded near the building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul’s financial district when three armed attackers approached the area and began shooting, prompting an immediate confrontation with security forces. Police responded swiftly, exchanging gunfire with the attackers in a clash that lasted several minutes. Officials said […]

Australia’s Most Decorated Living Soldier Charged Over Alleged Afghanistan War Crimes Australia’s most decorated living soldier has been formally charged over alleged war crimes committed during the country’s military operations in Afghanistan, marking one of the most significant legal moments in the nation’s modern military history. Former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, a […]

Border Collie Rescued by Helicopter After Crowdfunded Search in New Zealand WildernessStrangers’ compassion and a helicopter crew’s determination helped bring a miraculous ending to the week‑long disappearance of a dog lost in the rugged wilds of New Zealand’s South Island, after news of her plight spread online and thousands of dollars were raised for the search effort. […]

Iconic “Succulent Chinese Meal” Quote Immortalised in Australia’s National Archive A quirky piece of Australian pop culture has been officially recognised for its cultural and historical significance, with the now‑famous “succulent Chinese meal” speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) as part of the 2026 “Sounds of Australia” collection. The phrase comes […]

Spain closes airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran Spain has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in attacks on Iran, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles has announced, marking a significant escalation of Madrid’s opposition to the conflict. The move, confirmed by Defence Minister Robles on Monday extends Spain’s […]

Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse paintings stolen in daring three-minute heist at Italian museum Paintings by renowned artists Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy in a brazen heist that lasted less than three minutes, authorities have confirmed. The theft occurred on the night of March 22–23 […]

Australian Manhunt Ends as Fugitive Believed to Be Dezi Freeman Is Shot Dead One of the largest and most prolonged manhunts in Australian history has come to a close after police shot dead a fugitive believed to be Dezi Freeman, the man accused of killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third. The July 2025 […]

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after landmark legal battle with father A 25-year-old Spanish woman at the centre of a prolonged and emotional legal battle with her father over her right to die has died by euthanasia.The woman, identified as Noelia Castillo Ramos, had been fighting for nearly two years to exercise her legal right […]

Military Officer Urges Tinubu, National Assembly to Act as Attacks Ravage Tiv Communities A senior Nigerian military officer has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently intervene in the escalating violence affecting Tiv communities in southern Taraba and parts of Benue State. The appeal follows a renewed wave of coordinated […]

Remains of legendary French musketeer d’Artagnan may have been found under Dutch church Discovery beneath Maastricht church sparks global interest as scientists begin DNA tests to confirm identity More than 350 years after his death, the remains of the legendary French musketeer d’Artagnan may have been discovered beneath a church in the Netherlands. Archaeologists say […]