Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa. Read More
Deadly Texas bar shooting ‘potentially act of terrorism’, FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead. Read More
Could Kim’s teen daughter become North Korea’s next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery. Read More
Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel. Read More
Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure. Read More
War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War. Read More
Iran’s regime is still intact – the coming days will show if it can hold out
Iran’s surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue. Read More
At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says
Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is “not aware” of operations in the area. Read More
What we know so far about the US-Israel attacks and Iran’s retaliation
Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases. Read More
How responsible are climbers for each other’s safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter
A woman’s death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk. Read More