A Western Australian man has been charged with several offenses after allegedly attempting to open the door of a Qantas plane mid-flight, authorities say. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering the security of an aircraft and disturbing the peace during the flight to Perth. “AFP officers at Perth … Read more
Decrease article font size Increase article font size A six-year-old girl has set a new female world record by completing Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of less than five seconds per cube. China’s Lian Yunzhi broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds in a World Cube Association-certified competition … Read more
At least six people have been killed in bear attacks in Russia’s vast Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk in one month, prosecutors said Wednesday, while an official in a neighboring region reported that the bears had put a town “under siege.” Prosecutors said they opened an investigation into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to … Read more
On Tuesday, an attack in the southern city of Alamata killed at least 14 people and wounded 22 others, according to Tigray authorities. The city’s mayor, Mogos Shiferaw, told the BBC that more than five drones and one fighter jet had carried out more than 21 attacks starting at 03:30. “This caused a lot of … Read more
The city of Lourdes, in the south of France, will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country, after his stay in Paris. About 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the pontiff at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday. Local businesses hope the influx … Read more
The suspension comes after Tigray forces took control of Mekelle airport, days after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front announced an alliance with six other armed groups. Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to three airports in northern Tigray amid an escalation of conflict by an armed group in the region. … Read more
By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Published September 22, 2026 4:44 pm 1 minute read Decrease article font size Increase article font size Defense Minister David McGuinty says he is taking a “cautious” approach to drawing conclusions from available intelligence, as European leaders warn that Moscow may be preparing new hybrid attacks against NATO members. … Read more
Listen to this articleDear 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include charges of involuntary manslaughter or negligent homicide in the deaths of 27 girls amid … Read more
kyiv – Ukraine is set to sign a historic drone defense deal with the United States, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to sign the agreement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly this week in New York City, but sources said the agreement could … Read more
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian energy sites if Moscow agrees to do the same, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, adding that both kyiv and Washington want the war to end before winter. “We are prepared for any kind of energy ceasefire” if Russia agrees “not to attack our energy system,” Zelensky … Read more