Russia: Two oil tankers sink in Black Sea – reports

Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members on board have sunk in the Black Sea amid bad weather and are now leaking oil, Russian authorities have said. Video posted…

USA: Mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey

Mystery continues to swirl after nearly a month of drone sightings over New Jersey, sparking fear among residents and furious debate about what the flying objects are – and if…

USA: Tornado hits northern California town

At least four people were injured after a tornado struck northern California on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities. The twister flipped over several cars and brought down power lines…

USA: Trump watches football game with Elon Musk, Daniel Penny and JD Vance

A New York City subway rider who was acquitted this week of killing a homeless man during a confrontation on a train has joined US President-elect Donald Trump as a…

Australia: Five of the ‘Bali Nine’ drug smugglers have returned from Indonesia

Australia says the five remaining members of the “Bali Nine” drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote on social media:…

Pakistan: Fast bowler Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

 Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, ending a controversial career that saw him jailed on spot-fixing charges. The 32-year-old came out of retirement…

Ukraine: Authorities demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

A map shown during the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup has been criticised by Ukraine as an “unacceptable error” after it appeared to exclude Crimea as part of…

USA: Broadcaster ABC News agrees to pay $15m to settle Trump defamation suit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15m to settle a defamation suit filed by President-elect Donald Trump over an inaccurate claim by the United States-based network’s anchor. The lawsuit stemmed from on-air…

Mayotte: At least 11 killed after Cyclone Chido slams into the French island

At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte islands, the severest storm to hit the French archipelago in 90 years, according to authorities. It was difficult to…

Syria: Israel intensifies Damascus attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict

Israeli air forces have carried out dozens of attacks targeting military and ammunition sites across Syria, as the de facto Syrian leader warned against the incursion but added that his…