A Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia killed two and injured two children on Saturday, casting a shadow over upcoming U.S.-Ukraine peace talks. The diplomatic meetings come amid rising tensions over U.S. energy policies and ongoing military maneuvers in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is bearing down on the Northern Territory, forcing hospital evacuations and emergency preparations in regions already reeling from recent flooding. Residents from Nhulunbuy to the Gulf communities are bracing for rapid, intense rainfall.
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 29 reported cases and two deaths, prompting urgent calls for better public awareness regarding symptoms beyond the typical rash.
Iran attempted a long-range ballistic strike against the US-UK base at Diego Garcia, marking a significant escalation and demonstrating an underestimated reach of up to 4,000 kilometers.
Hawaii faces a potential $1 billion damage toll after severe flooding triggered mass evacuations on Oahu. Officials are closely monitoring the aging Wahiawa Dam amid forecasts of more heavy rain through the weekend.
Following the execution of a star wrestler and two other men, global rights groups warn that Iran may be accelerating a wave of state-sanctioned killings to silence dissent. Over 100 protesters currently face potential death sentences after a brutal January crackdown.
A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America employees, ruling that the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency violated federal law. The government is appealing the decision as a leadership transition begins at the agency's parent organization.
Israel is systematically striking Hezbollah's military and civilian infrastructure as ground forces advance into southern Lebanon. With over a million people displaced, the conflict reaches an existential impasse for the Iran-backed group.
A high-risk sexual predator is back in custody after allegedly violating his strict release conditions in Vancouver. Shaun Deacon, designated as a long-term offender, now faces new charges for breaching a supervision order that was intended to be in effect until 2035.
Newly released bodycam footage from June 2024 shows Justin Timberlake struggling through field sobriety tests during his DWI arrest in the Hamptons. The release follows a legal settlement ending the singer's attempt to keep the video private.
California lawmakers are moving to strip Cesar Chavez's name from state-recognized holidays following credible accusations of sexual assault, including from his longtime associate, Dolores Huerta.
A high-stakes funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security stalled in the Senate Friday, threatening airport operations and national security. Lawmakers are now scrambling for a weekend compromise.
