French police have detained twelve suspects after at least 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country’s annual Fête de la Musique, officials confirmed on Sunday. The nationwide street music celebration, held on Saturday evening, drew millions of revellers, with authorities describing “unprecedented crowds” in Paris. In the days leading up to the event, disturbing posts on social media appeared to encourage attacks on women during the festivities.…

Israel has announced the recovery of the bodies of three hostages, two civilians and one soldier, from the Gaza Strip, as it continues to wage war in both Gaza and Iran. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Sunday that the remains of Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered during a special operation in Gaza on Saturday. The three were abducted by Hamas militants over…

A suicide bombing carried out by the Islamic State (IS) at a church in Damascus has left 22 people dead and at least 63 wounded, according to Syrian state media. The attack, which took place on Sunday night, marks the first major IS operation and suicide bombing in Syria since the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad in December. The assailant, identified as an IS affiliate, entered the Greek Orthodox…

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts with China in a bid to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that officials warn could unleash a global economic shock. In a strategic push to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly called on China—Iran’s largest oil buyer and key trade partner—to intervene diplomatically and dissuade Tehran from shutting the…

In a dramatic escalation of political tension, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been banned from protesting outside Parliament, as police imposed one of the most restrictive exclusion zones in modern British history. The move comes amid heightened security concerns and growing calls to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The Metropolitan Police announced the enforcement of a strict exclusion zone covering Parliament Square, Whitehall, Westminster Bridge, Victoria Embankment, and Charing Cross,…

The US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has echoed claims by Donald Trump that a covert American military operation has “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, even as the Pentagon admitted it was too early to assess the full extent of the damage. Speaking at his first Pentagon press briefing since taking office, Hegseth praised Operation Midnight Hammer, a large-scale strike that reportedly targeted Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites, Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan,…

Vice-President JD Vance has drawn widespread criticism after referring to California Senator Alex Padilla by the name of a convicted terrorist, prompting accusations of pettiness and racial provocation from Democrats and observers nationwide. The controversy stems from a press event on Friday during Vance’s visit to Los Angeles, where he was questioned about the Trump administration’s aggressive response to recent anti-ICE protests. In a remark widely condemned as deliberate and…

While Brazil contends with the trial of a former president over an attempted coup and the current leader’s worst popularity ratings in years, another, seemingly unrelated subject has gripped public attention: reborn dolls. These hyper-realistic baby dolls, often handmade and costing up to £2,500, have dominated headlines, social media, soap operas, and even legislative agendas in recent weeks. Around 30 bills concerning reborn dolls have been introduced across various levels…

Pope Leo XIV has declared there must be no tolerance within the Catholic Church for any form of abuse, whether sexual, spiritual, or an abuse of authority, as he calls for transparent processes and a robust culture of prevention across the global Church. In his first public statement on the long-running clergy sex abuse crisis, the newly elected pontiff addressed a message to Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz, whose investigative work…

The United States is on heightened alert amid fears of retaliatory terror attacks by Iranian-backed operatives, following President Donald Trump’s dramatic airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure late Saturday. Speaking Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vice President JD Vance warned that security agencies are closely monitoring potential threats, particularly from individuals connected to terrorist watch lists who may have entered the U.S. in recent years. Read Also: Under siege: Israel…

Six people have died and two others remain missing after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon, local authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred near DL Bliss State Park when a 27 foot vessel was reportedly struck by a large swell, causing it to overturn. The U.S. Coast Guard and emergency services responded swiftly to distress calls, but were met with tragic scenes on arrival. According to the…

Israel has entered a heightened state of national alert following overnight U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with the government rolling out emergency measures and sealing its airspace in anticipation of possible retaliation. In a formal statement, Israel’s Ministry of Defence announced that civil defence policies had been immediately updated after a high-level security assessment. “Effective today, the country is operating under essential-activity-only protocols,” the statement read. The new measures…