NewsFeed Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states. Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris has exclusive access to where families are recovering from the ordeal. Published On 7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026 … Read more
President Trump’s impatience with aging presidential jets put a luxury 747 from Qatar in the Air Force One rotation—at a steep cost and with notable security compromises, the New York Times reports. After touring the opulent 747-8 in early 2025, Trump pushed to have it retrofitted in time for the nation’s 250th birthday, compressing … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing several people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights. The deadly incident occurred in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, the archipelago’s capital. Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said police notified him that … Read more
Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report BBC Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt The Guardian Monaco explosion leaves three wounded as authorities probe deliberate attack France 24 3 injured in Monaco after makeshift bomb explodes in street, police hunting for suspect New York Post Police hunt fugitive in Monaco after 3 wounded in … Read more
According to the sources, Israel built the facility shortly before the war began, with U.S. knowledge. It housed special forces and served as a logistics hub for the air force. Rescue teams were also stationed there in case Israeli pilots were shot down. No Israeli pilots were downed during the war. The Journal said the … Read more
The Pakistani leaks are starting again and say they expect a revised Iranian proposal to end the war by the end of the week. We’ve certainly heard that kind of thing before but let’s hope it’s for real this time. That’s from MS Now who reports this: Two Pakistani officials in Islamabad with direct knowledge … Read more
Bondi Beach shooting: Royal commission interim report says gun reform should be prioritised BBC Police in Australia Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says The New York Times Bondi royal commission: report calls for better policing of Jewish festivals after ‘high’ terror risk flagged for Hanukah event The Guardian Australian Bondi shooting inquiry calls for … Read more
LONDON: A shady network of immigration advisers in the UK is charging migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh thousands of pounds to pretend they are gay in order to get asylum.BBC undercover reporters posed as students from Pakistan and Bangladesh whose visas were expiring but had no genuine basis to claim asylum. They unearthed how immigration … Read more
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says BBC 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says NPR Kenya Says 1,000 of Its Citizens Are Fighting For Russia Bloomberg.com Intelligence report reveals how many Kenyans are fighting in Russia-Ukraine war Daily Nation More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia … Read more
The number of executions in Iran in 2025 is estimated to have more than doubled compared to the number that took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken … Read more