Iran Explosions: Regime Denies Military Leader Targeted
Two separate explosions reported in Iran with casualties in Ahvaz, as authorities dismiss claims of targeting Revolutionary Guard commander amid heightened US-Iran tensions.
Category : Defence Security
Nurses Honour Alex Pretti in Vigils Amid DHS Funding Fight
Nurses and supporters gather across the US to remember Alex Pretti, a VA nurse killed by federal agents, as Senate debates DHS funding and protests escalate.
NATO Chief Rejects European Defence Without US Support
Mark Rutte, NATO's secretary general, has bluntly dismissed the idea of Europe defending itself without US help, sparking debate among European leaders over military autonomy and spending.
Explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas Port Amid Tensions
An explosion has caused significant damage in Bandar Abbas, Iran, as authorities deny reports of a targeted military leader, escalating regional tensions.
Browder Calls for $200bn Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
Kremlin critic Bill Browder pushes for Europe to divert over $200bn in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine's defence while targeting refineries in China, India, and Turkey with sanctions.
29 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strikes, Hospitals Report
Hospital officials in Gaza confirm at least 29 Palestinian deaths from Israeli strikes, including women and children, marking one of the deadliest days since October's ceasefire.
Turkish Women's Deaths: Families Dispute Suicide Claims
Grieving families in Turkey question official findings of suicide in women's deaths from heights, alleging systemic failures in investigating potential femicides amid rising statistics.
23 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strikes, Hospitals Confirm
Hospital officials in Gaza report at least 23 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, including women and children, marking a deadly escalation since the October ceasefire.
Israeli Strikes Kill 12 Palestinians in Gaza
Hospital officials report at least 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, including six children and two women, marking one of the deadliest days since the October ceasefire.
Iran's Information War: Internet Control Tactics
Analysis of Iran's internet shutdowns, AI-driven misinformation, and efforts to democratise satellite access in the battle for digital control.
Drugs Kingpin Jailed in EncroChat Police Operation
Samuel De Vere-Hunt, 30, sentenced to 12 years for laundering £6 million and supplying hundreds of kilos of drugs across London after international police cracked EncroChat.
Israeli Strikes Kill 12 in Gaza, High Toll Since Ceasefire
Hospital officials report Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, marking one of the highest death tolls since the October ceasefire agreement.
US DoJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Alex Pretti Killing
The US Department of Justice has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers, announced by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Arrests of Journalists Signal War on Press Freedom
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort represent a dangerous escalation in attacks on press freedom, with prosecutors weaponising laws to silence critical reporting.
Don Lemon Charged Over Anti-ICE Church Protest
Former CNN presenter Don Lemon has been charged with federal civil rights crimes for his involvement in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church in January 2026.
Iran Protest Death Toll Estimates Range from 5,000 to 50,000
Human rights groups and doctors report conflicting figures on Iran protest fatalities, with estimates from over 5,000 to 50,000, as internet restrictions hinder verification efforts.
Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Alex Pretti Killing
The US Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by immigration officers during protests.
Press Freedom Groups Condemn Arrests of Journalists
Press freedom organisations have denounced the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort following a Minnesota anti-ICE protest, calling it an attack on the First Amendment.
US Justice Department Releases 3 Million More Epstein Files
The US Justice Department has released an additional 3 million documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, with Deputy AG Todd Blanche stating efforts to protect victims by redacting identities.
Israel Accepts Gaza Death Toll Figures
Israel's military now acknowledges Gaza health authorities' death toll as broadly accurate, marking a significant reversal after years of dismissing the data as Hamas propaganda.
China's Top General Investigated in Xi's Military Purge
China's most senior general Zhang Youxia faces investigation as Xi Jinping consolidates power, raising global concerns about military stability and international relations.
Alabama Prison Activists Moved to Solitary After Documentary
Three incarcerated activists from the Oscar-nominated documentary 'The Alabama Solution' have been transferred to solitary confinement in what their families and lawyers describe as retaliation for prison reform advocacy.
Abuser Jailed, Rape Charges Dropped After Victim's Death
Joel Osei sentenced to over four years for domestic abuse against Tianne Robinson, but rape allegations were not pursued after her tragic death from a blood clot.
Prison Officer's 'Praying for Babies' Texts to Inmate
A prison officer told an inmate 'I'm literally praying to have your babies' in a three-year relationship, smuggling contraband and tipping off gang member, court hears.
Kristi Noem: Farmgirl to Homeland Security's Controversial Face
Explore the rise of Kristi Noem, from South Dakota beauty queen to Homeland Security chief, amid controversies over immigration and personal scandals.
Ex-CNN Anchor Don Lemon Arrested in Minnesota
Don Lemon, the former CNN primetime host, has been arrested on charges connected to a Minnesota church protest, marking another dramatic turn in his turbulent media career.
Christmas Day Car Rampage Killer Jailed for Life
Anthony Gilheaney has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 37 years for murdering Aidan Chapman and attacking multiple others in a drink-fuelled, hate-driven rampage through London's West End.
Death Penalty Dismissed in Healthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione will not face execution if convicted of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Judge Margaret Garnett removed capital charges, citing legal definitions of violence.
Starmer Supports Trump's Aggressive Iran Approach
Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals alignment with US President Donald Trump's tough stance on Iran, emphasising nuclear non-proliferation as a top priority while avoiding direct comment on potential military strikes.
IS Claims Airport Attack in Niger, Junta Leader Warns
Islamic State militants launched a surprise assault on Niamey's international airport and airbase, damaging aircraft and escalating regional tensions under Niger's military junta.
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