Latest News
- BC NDP and Conservative leaders make campaign promises in Okanagan
- Trump campaigns in Alabama as approval rating approaches record low over economy
- Russia’s air defences mistakenly shoot down £11 million Mi-8 helicopter
- Two underage migrants injured in knife attack during Ceuta violence
- Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing incident to PM Modi
- Alberta Mountie acquitted of illegally accessing police database for Rwanda
- Trump states potential end to Iran war after election as troops head to Middle East
- Danny Tommo appears in court over entry into restricted Dover migrant centre
Europe
Two underage migrants were injured in a knife attack during a fight in Ceuta’s La Marina area, highlighting ongoing violence amid the city’s migration emergency. National Police responded, as emergency services treated the youths for cuts. Ceuta continues to struggle with accommodation challenges for migrants.
Tehran has denied any involvement in the incident at the US-used airbase, where police discovered petrol but no explosives. Five suspects associated with the event were released on bail, further distancing Iran from potential culpability in the situation.
Russia’s relentless airstrikes are exacerbating Ukraine’s financial crisis, driving up costs and increasing the deficit. In response, Ukraine is urgently urging European allies to access immobilised Russian assets to alleviate financial pressures.
The Sweden Democrats (SD), previously a far-right pariah, have emerged as a key political player, now the nation’s second-largest party. Following shifts in alliances post-2018 elections, SD’s influence on immigration and criminal justice policies has been increasingly normalised within the government, reflecting a significant political transformation.
At least 58 states and territories are affected by anti-personnel mines, according to UN rights chief Volker Türk. The report highlights significant civilian casualties, with approximately 90% of victims in 2024 being civilians, primarily in Myanmar, Syria, and Afghanistan. Recommitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty is urged.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting his final G7 summit, addressing key issues including Russia’s war on Ukraine, the Middle East conflict, Chinese competition, AI, and online child safety. This summit marks a significant moment as Macron prepares to leave office next year.
Two people were killed and four injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast. Concurrently, Ukrainian strikes targeted strategic Russian industrial facilities, located 700km from the border, highlighting the ongoing intensification of the conflict.
Pope Leo XIV departed the Canary Islands for Rome on Friday aboard a Falcon plane provided by King Felipe VI, following a technical fault with his original aircraft. The flight, delayed by half an hour, took off shortly after 6:00 pm and is expected to arrive by 11:00 pm.
Christian Brueckner, prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is no longer under 24/7 police surveillance but remains monitored with an electronic tag.
© 2026 WTX News.