Vladimir Putin met his former schoolteacher, Vera Gurevich, amidst growing security fears of coup attempts. During their carefully staged dinner, Gurevich questioned Putin’s identity, prompting discussion about his possible use of body doubles. For more insights, sign up for the latest stories.

Russia is stockpiling up to 200,000 fibre-optic drones for a potential assault on NATO and the Baltic States. Reports indicate Vladimir Putin has diverted significant resources toward these next-generation drones, aiming to catch Europe off guard. Stay informed on developments.

Gang violence in Port-au-Prince has displaced hundreds, prompting Doctors Without Borders to suspend operations at local hospitals due to safety concerns. Approximately 800 residents sought refuge in the organisation’s facility before the halt, worsening the medical crisis amid ongoing fighting in the capital.

Spanish authorities evacuated British passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak. Following the transfer from Granadilla de Abona to Tenerife South Airport, 22 UK residents were flown to Manchester Airport and taken to Arrowe Park Hospital for assessment, where they will undergo 72-hour isolation.

Scientists warn the Euphrates River could dry up by 2040 due to worsening droughts and climate change. This crisis threatens millions in Iraq, Turkey, and Syria who rely on it for water and agriculture. Urgent action is needed to address this growing concern.

Laos has detained the owner of the Nana Backpacker Hostel amid an investigation into the methanol poisoning deaths of six individuals, including British lawyer Simone White. The inquiry focuses on the factory that produced the contaminated drinks. Further updates are expected in five months.