Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as wildfires leave at least 18 dead
Chile’s president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Read More
Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky. Read More
Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News. Read More
Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas. Read More
Israel pushes back on Trump’s picks for executives on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. Read More
Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze. Read More
Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps
A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region. Read More
Syrian army seizes country’s largest oil field from Kurdish forces
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces. Read More
Fears Iran’s internet shutdown could lead to ‘extreme digital isolation’
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity. Read More
Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. Read More