Dozens of women accuse convicted rapist Ralph Carr of abusive behaviour, Australia's $50,000 parent visa process faces criticism for lengthy delays and applicant deaths, and Donald Trump's Board of Peace issues a contract for a military base in Gaza
Gunmen on motorcycles attacked Kasuwar Daji village and a military base in Zamfara, Nigeria, kidnapping 52 people, including children. The attackers seized rifles, burned a vehicle, and abducted residents after overpowering the base, killing a soldier and a policeman.
New documents reveal French theme park company Puy du Fou continued working with associates of sanctioned Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev until August 2015, raising questions about EU sanctions compliance. The company, known for its historical re-enactments, also sought projects in Iran and allowed Chinese Communist Party script approval for a Shanghai park, even as it plans a new £600m park in the UK.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases for strikes against Iran constitutes an "act of aggression," granting Tehran self-defense rights. This came after UK PM Andy Burnham approved the continued use of bases, while British counterpart Ed Miliband stressed UK's non-involvement in war and support for diplomacy.
Iran's army claimed drone attacks on U.S. military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain, following U.S. strikes against Iran's IRGC targets. This escalation includes a drone hitting ships in Egypt and increased maritime risk, impacting global oil prices.
Chinese scientists used satellite imagery to assess damage to US Middle East bases, finding US 'minimal damage' and Iranian 'massive strikes' claims overstated. Analysis published despite US 'shutter control' on high-resolution satellite imagery over conflict zones.
US military personnel in the UK accused of rape are often charged with lesser offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), causing further trauma to British victims due to differing legal definitions and an unfamiliar justice system.
Iran's military claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones in retaliation for US strikes, though damage and casualties are unconfirmed by the US; Jordan confirms intercepting Iranian missiles/drone attacks with no casualties.
At least seven explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Irbil, Iraq, with smoke rising, as the U.S. concluded its 13th night of strikes against Iran. This comes amid escalating tensions, Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, and threats to key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
Mohammad Asim Bashir, a UK-born Pakistani man, received a life sentence from Manchester Crown Court for plotting a mass casualty terrorist attack on a British military base. He pleaded guilty to preparing an act of terrorism and shared extremist material with Jihad Al Shamie, who later attacked a synagogue.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to allow American forces continued use of UK military bases, including RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia, for strikes on Iran. This follows a dispute with Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, over base access, which strained US-UK relations.
Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, and Qatar following US bombings. This escalates tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and casting doubt on a recent peace agreement.
Iran's IRGC attacked US military bases in Gulf states, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Both the US and Iran claim control of the vital waterway, while global markets reacted negatively with oil prices surging and share markets sliding.
The US launched a new attack on Iran Sunday evening, resulting in one death and four injuries in southwestern Iran. Iran's IRGC claimed to have struck US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain in retaliation. The escalating conflict casts doubt on the interim US-Iran agreement and has caused oil prices to jump.
The US launched new strikes on Iran Sunday evening, killing one and injuring four, according to Iranian state media. Iran's IRGC claimed to have struck US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain in response. The escalating conflict casts doubt on the interim US-Iran agreement and has caused oil prices to surge.
The US military announced more strikes on Iran after Tehran attacked US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman. Tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations asserting control.
An explosion heard in Bushehr, Iran, was the result of air defenses engaging a target, according to Bushehr Province Deputy Governor Ehsan Jahanian. The IRNA news agency reported that a military base near Bushehr was attacked by the US and Israel. Blasts were also reported in Konarak and Choghadak.
The US conducted airstrikes on approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems and naval infrastructure, in response to Iran's attacks on commercial vessels. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions.
Kuwait and Bahrain reported air defense activity overnight amid renewed US strikes on Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility, stating they targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in retaliation for US actions. The US stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation.
The US plans to deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland on a rotational basis within three months, according to a report citing a source. Washington is also considering establishing a permanent military base in the country.
A Chinese think tank, SCSPI, reported that the expansion of Philippine military bases open to US troops has been slower than anticipated. The bases, part of the EDCA agreement, are seen by China as a strategic move to counter its influence in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
Australia and Vanuatu signed a security and economic agreement in Canberra, preventing foreign military bases on the island. The pact aims to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific, with Australia offering economic support and Vanuatu committing to non-militarization of infrastructure.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it conducted retaliatory strikes against US military deployment sites in the region. This action follows US strikes on Iranian territory, confirmed by CENTCOM, in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Assistant Secretary Michael DeSombre announced the US is expanding its naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region to contain China, regularly sending warships to disputed waters for freedom of navigation and relocating Coast Guard ships to the Philippines and Guam.
