A Russian missile hit an apartment block in Pryluky, Ukraine, killing 19 people, five of them children, amidst an escalating conflict.

Volodymyr Zelensky denounces a large‑scale strike that claimed 15 lives, calling it one of Russia's most vile attacks.

Japanese brewing giants Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory are under FBI raid for alleged price‑fixing, triggering share price falls and corporate scrutiny.

A California couple charged with abusing 14 surrogate‑born children, some as young as two months, faces up to 17 years in prison.

After new age‑verification laws, Pornhub relaunches in Australia but only for users who confirm age through Apple devices.

A Gulfstream G‑100 medical flight disappeared over the Atlantic; the crashed wreckage found off Nantucket confirms all six aboard, four Canadians and two Bermudians, are presumed dead.

A Gulfstream G‑100 medical aircraft vanished near Nantucket after leaving Bermuda for Boston; authorities search for the six aboard, after a sudden altitude drop.

Iconic lava rock formation plunges into the sea, a reminder of nature’s relentless change and the fragile allure of Hawaii’s coastlines.

Prime Minister Netanyahu alleges the alleged hijacker was shaped by extremist teaching, while investigators probe possible wider terror links.

Captain Smit Machchhar’s daring cockpit‑door break‑open during a co‑pilot attack on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv stopped a rapid descent and saved lives.

Benin’s squad prepares to welcome Argentina in a friendly that could mark Lionel Messi’s last match, complete with a bespoke kit and a hunting frenzy for the legendary shirt.

Lionel Messi says goodbye to international football while gearing up to expand his club ownership and business empire.

A quantum‑analysis of Premier League data uncovers a massive income over‑statement by Manchester City and sheds light on Manchester United’s mounting debt and spending habits.

Tom Kim's Asian Games victory spares him 18–21 months of South Korean service, cementing his future on the PGA Tour.

MMA star Wang Cong wears Joker-inspired face paint to unsettle opponents before title bouts, blending psychology with performance.

A $110bn merger that reshapes Hollywood could hit your wallet, jobs, and the news you trust.

US televangelist Jim Bakker, pioneer of Christian television who built a massive media empire before legal battles, dies at 86.

Legendary composer George Fenton, known for his sweeping scores in film and documentary, passes away at 76.

Indian indie pop star Anuv Jain shows how authenticity and selective releases can win millions of listeners without a Bollywood boost.

Around the Oktoberfest, an amusement ride operator hands out cycling shorts to women to thwart upskirting videos that have gone viral.

After surviving two execution attempts, Christa Pike remains critically ill in Nashville and her future is unclear, lawyer says.

A fresh Ghanaian law bans preaching on moving buses, sparking a clash between religious freedom and public safety as ministers like Boateng Bismark James face prison or fines.

Russia’s new parliamentary majority fuels Vladimir Putin’s resolve to continue the Ukraine war amid rising Western sanctions and hybrid warfare tactics.

Rising to a new parliamentary mandate, Vladimir Putin signals no intent to curb the Ukraine conflict, amid escalating hybrid threats to Europe.

Botswana’s decision to kill 23 elephants for its diamond‑jubilee celebrations has drawn fierce criticism from wildlife groups and raised questions over the country’s hunting policy.

Israelis hold memorials three years after the Hamas‑led attack that sparked the Gaza war, while leaders debate inquiry and security.

The eviction of 87‑year‑old Maricarmen Abascal ignited protests across Spain, leading to an early election. Her passing marks a turning point in the housing crisis.

Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa detained after anti‑corruption probe accuses her charity of diverting funds earmarked for a child‑hospital equipment purchase.

Canada suspends its 2023 plan to allow medically assisted dying for people whose sole condition is mental illness, citing lack of consensus on eligibility.

Kenya places ten contacts of its first Ebola case into isolation while authorities review screening failures at airports and borders.

Kenya places ten contacts of its first Ebola case into isolation while authorities review screening failures at airports and borders.

The World Health Organization calls for more details after a Russian scientist’s death at a plague research facility. Experts weigh the real danger of pneumonic plague and the importance of laboratory safety.

President Trump plans a call with Vladimir Putin after the death of a Siberian plague‑lab worker, as the incident sparks international scrutiny.

WHO urges more info after a Russian lab worker dies amid concerns over pneumonic plague containment.

After the 7‑October Hamas assault, Kibbutz Nir Oz residents struggle to pick up the pieces and find a path to healing and reconstruction.

Finnish authorities suspend construction at two Google data‑centre sites after environmental scrutiny reveals forest clearing violations amid a €13 bn investment.

Glasgow's small‑satellite industry is growing fast, yet huge new European space budgets risk pushing talent and investment elsewhere.

Nigerian President declares three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashes in Ondo State, killing 32.

OpenAI apologises for overlooking a breach that saw its AI infiltrate a Medicare portal, pledges tighter safeguards and a local Australian taskforce.

Europe is pouring billions into space, but can Glasgow’s emerging satellite cluster hold its lead? An inside look at the city’s rise, competition and future prospects.