Boko Haram attack on Barka Tolorom island kills 23 Chad soldiers
Al Jazeera reports that Boko Haram militants attacked the island of Barka Tolorom in Chad’s Lake Chad region, killing 23 members of the Chadian army. The group, based in Nigeria, claimed responsibility for the assault. N...
Armenia Treads a Tightrope Between Russia and EU Integration
Armenia is moving closer to the European Union politically and strategically while maintaining its historic ties with Russia, creating a delicate balancing act. Deutsche Welle notes that this dual orientation reflects in...
Russian Troops Rehearse Victory Day Parade
Russian soldiers rehearsed for the upcoming Victory Day parade in Moscow. The rehearsal did not include heavy military equipment due to concerns of Ukrainian attacks. Reuters reports that this is an annual tradition, whi...
Mali's military government reshuffles defence ministry after recent rebel attacks
Al Jazeera outlines how Mali’s junta, led by Assimi Goïta, has taken over the defence portfolio a week after a series of armed‑group assaults, including the Kidal seizure. The move signals a centralisation of security au...
Sudan blames Ethiopia and UAE for four drone strikes launched from Ethiopian territory
Al Jazeera reports that Sudan alleges four recent drone attacks were launched from Ethiopia using UAVs supplied by the United Arab Emirates. The Sudanese government says it has evidence linking the drones to the two fore...
Witnesses Refuse to Appear Before NSW Parliamentary Hearings
Chris Minns' chief of staff has launched legal action to avoid giving evidence before NSW parliamentary hearings. Since the court ruled in his favour, others are doing the same....
Tobacco Giant Philip Morris Warns of Illicit Trade Threat
Philip Morris has warned that illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out the legal trade by 2030. The company pushed for lower excise and claimed threats warrant secrecy, but critics say it has 'no interest in public he...
Rate Rise Brings New Pain for Homebuyers
The Reserve Bank's third rate hike in a row has delivered a blow to mortgaged homeowners and those hoping to break into the property market. Property prices are still rising at the entry level, making it difficult for pe...
Mali Violence Threatens Ivory Coast’s Key Abidjan‑Bamako Trade Corridor
Recent attacks in northern Mali have raised concerns about the safety of the Abidjan–Bamako road, a vital trade artery for the Ivory Coast. France 24 reports that the large Malian diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire, which is heav...
Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League Glory on the Line
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal face off in London to decide who advances to the Champions League final. Their respective coaches, Simeone and Arteta, aim to prove themselves with a win tonight....
Iran Warns US Against Strait of Hormuz Escalation
Iran has warned the US against further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks. Donald Trump advised Iran to 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal with the US....
Macron Visits Armenia, Touts New Era for Country
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Armenia and proclaimed a new era for the country. He was met with adulation and celebrated Armenian culture....
Car plows into pedestrian zone in Leipzig, Germany, killing two
France 24 reports that a 33‑year‑old German driver crashed a car into a central pedestrian area in Leipzig, resulting in two deaths and three serious injuries. Police arrested the driver shortly after the incident. The r...
Mali rebel groups seize Kidal and capture army drone control station
France 24 says two rebel factions took the northern city of Kidal on April 26, seizing a ground control station for army drones. The capture marks a significant escalation in the conflict between rebels and Mali’s milita...
Democratic Republic of Congo protests in favor of US sanctions on former president
Al Jazeera notes a demonstration in the DRC supporting recent US sanctions imposed on former president Joseph Kabila. Protesters voiced approval of the measures, which target alleged corruption and human‑rights abuses. N...
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves Criticizes US Treasury Secretary Over Iran War
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly argued in person about the war on Iran. According to sources, Reeves told Bessent that she did not like his tone during a meeting in Washingt...
Badenoch defends seeking a ban on pro-Palestine marches but not Tommy Robinson ones
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch questioned the undisclosed £5m donation given to Nigel Farage by a crypto billionaire, saying it showed why Farage could not be trusted....
Argentinian Flotilla Activists Claim Torture in Israeli Detention
Activists from the recent Gaza‑bound flotilla who have returned to Argentina reported that Israeli forces subjected them to torture while they were held in prison. Their allegations include physical abuse and degrading t...
Trump-endorsed candidate Ramaswamy faces challenge in Ohio gubernatorial election
Ohio voters are heading to the polls to select candidates ahead of November's midterm elections, with Trump-endorsed candidate J.D. Vance facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey Putsc...
Portland activists push city to investigate firm linked to Israeli drone tech
Anti-war activists in Portland are pushing the city to investigate Sightline Intelligence, which allegedly sent an AI-supported tool to a company that provides drones to the Israeli military....