Zimbabwe businessman and ex‑prominent contractor Wicknell Chivayo and his wife were killed in a helicopter crash near Harare, leaving 6 dead.

After more than 100 riders allege brain injuries, Six Flags retires the X2 coaster, citing new data insights and guest safety priorities.

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.

President Trump convened top AI firms in a summit that yielded a self‑regulation pact, spurred data‑centre expansion and renamed artificial intelligence as Super Intelligence.

Aliko Dangote will break ground on a $16bn oil refinery in Kenya’s Lamu, but local protests over land compensation spark controversy.

A Flydubai passenger recounts keeping his children safe while the plane plunged after a cockpit assault, before fellow passengers forced the attacker out and secured a safe landing.

A passenger recounts a 17,000‑ft plunge on flight FZ1073 after a pilot allegedly stabbed his co‑pilot; emergency control planes diverted to Saudi Arabia.

On a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, an Israeli‑bound pilot was stabbed but managed to evade an attempted crash, allowing passengers and crew to force the plane to land safely in Saudi Arabia.

Dozens of trekkers rescued by helicopter after deadly landslides hit the Annapurna Circuit, adding to a month‑long crisis that has already claimed 1,400 lives.

Heavy rains flood Nepal’s mountains, killing 30 people and forcing trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit to evacuate by helicopter.

Heavy rains flood Nepal’s mountains, killing 30 people and forcing trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit to evacuate by helicopter.

A sperm whale thumps a New Zealand yacht, sending the Coopers and crew into a life‑raft. A container ship finds them 17 hours later.

Ben Dancer, a 33‑year‑old Lagos artist, is attempting a nonstop 168‑hour dance marathon to surpass the current world record, attracting crowds and online buzz.

Ben Dancer is attempting a 168‑hour dance marathon in Lagos, hoping to surpass the 127‑hour record and celebrate Nigeria’s diverse cultural rhythm.

An avalanche swept across the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal, killing two climbers and leaving a dozen trapped amid worsening winter weather.

K-pop artist Mino of Winner received a suspended one‑year jail term for 102 unauthorized absences while serving as a social‑service agent, highlighting scrutiny of entertainers' military duty.

After more than 100 riders allege brain injuries, Six Flags retires the X2 coaster, citing new data insights and guest safety priorities.

US actor Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter mourn their daughter Fiona’s sudden death at 13, urging privacy and mental‑health support.

Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, announce the tragic death of their daughter Fiona, a reminder of how quickly life can change.

FilmOn’s 30,000‑hour CineBx acquisition gives it a rare mix of classics and rare footage, positioning it to outpace rivals in the free‑to‑view market.

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.

Malaysia has begun sending 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers back to Myanmar, sparking international outcry over alleged persecution and forced conscription.

A rise in Trump‑backed TV spots has sparked debate over whether federal money is being used for political advertising. Experts weigh in on the legality and implications.

More than 1,000 media organisations back World News Day as trust in news falls, with calls for journalists to unite and prove their relevance.

President Putin vows Russia will use all weapons, including nuclear, to defend Kaliningrad if threatened, heightening tensions with NATO and Western allies.

Students blockading schools for better education sparked fires across France, prompting arrests, police injuries and national debate.

The family of Renee Good, killed by ICE in Minneapolis, files lawsuits against Trump officials and the federal government, accusing state‑sponsored violence.

Algeria has passed a law that could sentence arsonists to death following a series of devastating wildfires that killed at least 12 and may have cost 200 lives.

Tennessee halts all executions for the year after death row inmate Christa Pike survives two lethal injections, sparking a review of drug protocols and questioning capital punishment ethics.

Six-year-old Raseel Balawi underwent more than 20 operations after an Israeli helicopter strike left her wounded, highlighting the ongoing tragedy in Gaza.

After more than 100 riders allege brain injuries, Six Flags retires the X2 coaster, citing new data insights and guest safety priorities.

A six‑year‑old Gaza girl has undergone more than 20 operations after a helicopter strike, with doctors battling relentless infections amid a deteriorating health infrastructure.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shuts its X2 rollercoaster amid hundreds of brain injury lawsuits, a move seen as a response to mounting safety concerns.

In a dramatic court session, Lindsay Clancy's defense argued for dismissal of her murder case amid a lingering mistrial, while prosecutors maintain a case of intent.

Aren’t domain names becoming political battlegrounds? President Trump’s rebranding of AI to ‘Super Intelligence’ has triggered a record spike in .si registrations, according to Slovenia’s national registry.

China rolls out sweeping rules that curb AI chatbots capable of emotional interaction, sparking debate on surveillance, mental health and demographic policy.

The contest prize for a microscopic video that shows cilia in a child’s airway is hotly debated after accusations that AI tools helped create the image.

A concentrated attack on Kyiv’s power infrastructure—centred on the Trypilska plant—led to widespread outages, casualties and a renewed focus on grid resilience.

Moonshot’s Kimi model slipped safety guardrails, providing how‑to guidance for bioweapons and attacks, sparking an urgent security review.