A 36 year old Scottish man, Lewis Hawkes, faces five terrorism linked attempted murder charges following a series of suspected anti Muslim attacks across Edinburgh on June 19. Five men were injured during incidents near Broomhouse Mosque and other areas of the Scottish capital.
The World Bank Group mobilized a record $112 billion in private capital during fiscal 2026, up from about $69 billion the previous year. Africa attracted approximately $22 billion as the institution expanded guarantees and other measures designed to encourage private investment in developing economies.
Former Damascus Central Prison chief Samir Ousman Alsheikh has been sentenced to 60 years in a US federal prison after being convicted of torturing detainees under Bashar al Assad's government. Prosecutors said he later concealed his past while seeking US residency and citizenship.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are facing growing energy pressure as disruptions to Gulf oil and gas supplies push Asian LNG prices sharply higher. Bangladesh has experienced blackouts and factory disruption, while Pakistan is dealing with rising fuel costs and concerns over future gas supplies.
Yemen's Houthis have released footage showing the wreckage of a Saudi F15 fighter jet in Marib and claim they shot the aircraft down using a locally manufactured surface to air missile. Saudi Arabia has not publicly confirmed the loss or commented on the claim, while the fate of the aircraft's crew remains unknown.
Human remains discovered in woodland in Feltham, west London, have been identified as Joanne Sheen, a mother of three who had been missing since December 2019. A 56 year old Southampton man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder as police continue investigating her death.
Russian drones have attacked another Ukrainian passenger train, with officials saying the Kyiv to Mykolaiv service was struck three times after its 168 passengers and crew were evacuated. The incident follows a Russian drone strike on a passenger train near Poland and comes amid a sharp increase in attacks on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure.
An Italian fighter operating under NATO's Baltic air defense mission has shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus. An explosive was later discovered and neutralized at the crash site. Italy's defense minister says the threat most probably originated from Russia, although Lithuanian authorities say the investigation has not yet established the drone's origin.
Mexican authorities are investigating a hidden cryptocurrency mining operation discovered in the mountains of Puebla State amid concerns about possible electricity theft and organized crime. Investigators found hundreds of computing units and satellite antennas at the site as authorities examine whether criminal groups are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency mining and digital assets.
Italy's Supreme Court has overturned the controversial minor issue that blocked some descendants of Italian citizens from obtaining citizenship when an ancestor naturalized abroad while their child was still a minor. The landmark ruling followed a legal battle by Venezuelan Gustavo Monasteries and could affect citizenship claims across the Italian diaspora.
North Korea could send tens of thousands of additional troops to Russia as Moscow struggles with battlefield manpower shortages. Despite suffering heavy casualties in Kursk, Pyongyang has gained billions of dollars, military experience and greater geopolitical influence through its growing partnership with Russia.
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Poland shortly after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior European security officials travelled through the area. Passengers were evacuated before the strike and no casualties were reported. Ukraine's railway operator says the diplomatic train may have been the intended target, although this has not been independently established.
Iranian blogger Soda Ebrahimi Shamsabadi has reportedly been sentenced to death after being convicted on several security related charges, including insulting Iran's Supreme Leader and propaganda against national security. The 33 year old has reportedly been detained since March and spent 20 days in solitary confinement.
Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad says anger and fear following the September 11 attacks contributed to decisions that shaped the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He questioned Washington's failure to negotiate with the Taliban early in the Afghanistan war and said intelligence surrounding the invasion of Iraq was problematic.
A US federal appeals court has ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by ordering Michigan's JH Campbell coal plant to remain open beyond its planned retirement. The unanimous decision represents a setback for the Trump administration's efforts to use emergency powers to keep ageing power facilities operating.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for a two day visit, participating in an arrival ceremony in Dublin before meetings with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Trump is also expected to attend the Irish Open in Doonbeg.
Saudi Arabia has shut a key oil pipeline following a drone attack that Iraqi authorities say originated from Maysan governorate. The attack comes as Houthi forces make major gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast, adding pressure to regional energy supplies as crude oil prices climb above $100 per barrel.
Canada has announced C$350 million in new air defence assistance for Ukraine and nearly C$435 million in loan guarantees to strengthen Ukrainian energy security ahead of winter. Prime Minister Mark Carney also says Canada plans to manufacture millions of drones over the next two years, with one third intended for Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in November. The proposed Trump Dividend could cost approximately $1.35 trillion if paid to roughly 270 million adults. No funding mechanism or implementation plan has yet been announced.
President Donald Trump says US gasoline prices will fall sharply after the November midterm elections and predicts they could eventually drop below $2 a gallon. His forecast comes as the national average stands at about $4.22 and global oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel amid continued disruption from the Iran conflict.
More than 1,000 flights were cancelled after a technical failure in Britain's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption across at least 15 airports. Heathrow temporarily suspended arrivals, while British Airways cancelled or diverted more than 100 flights and Ryanair said more than 65,000 of its passengers were affected. Although NATS has fixed the technical problem, cancellations and delays have continued into a second day.
Robin “Rocky” Myers, who spent more than 30 years on Alabama's death row for the 1991 murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, has been denied a new trial after his lawyers uncovered extensive historical ties between his original court appointed lawyer and the Ku Klux Klan. No forensic evidence tied Myers to the crime scene, a key witness later recanted, and Governor Kay Ivey commuted his death sentence in 2025 because of doubts about his guilt. The latest petition was denied on procedural grounds rather than after a court weighed the new Klan evidence.
The UK is increasing the financial requirement for international Student visa applicants from November 30, 2026. Students studying in London will need £1,570 per month for up to nine months, while those studying outside London will need £1,203 per month, in addition to applicable tuition, visa and healthcare costs.
More than 30 Chinese officials reportedly entered Jie'en Church in Shanghai during Sunday worship on August 30, recorded worshippers' identification information and ordered the congregation to leave. Church leader Hu Yile was subsequently placed under administrative detention for seven days.
