Nine killed, 10 injured in shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, SABC News says
Ten people were killed in a shooting incident in Bekkersdal township, SABC News said.
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Multiple questions remain in plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, six others
San Francisco power outage leaves about 125,000 residents without electricity
Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'
Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine.
US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say
Venezuelan government rejected the seizure of a new vessel transporting oil, describing it as a "serious act of international piracy."
Trump administration moves to pause visa lottery after Brown University attack
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the Brown and MIT shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the US in 2017 through the visa lottery program.
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
Despite claims by President Trump and his Ukraine peace negotiators, US intelligence reports warn that Putin still intends to capture all of Ukraine.
Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
The latest conviction adds to a series of legal troubles for Khan, who has been behind bars since August 2023.
A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel advocate in LGBTQ spaces, is shutting down
Pro Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge said it will wind down operations by year’s end, pointing to funding challenges after years of controversy in progressive queer circles.
US to move ahead with Gaza governance board and stabilization force, Rubio says
The US is pushing for a Gaza governance board and foreign troops to stabilize the enclave, Rubio said, citing urgency after months of fighting.
US, Jordanian forces conduct joint strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, Hegseth confirms
The attacks come after US President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate after an attack on US personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected Islamic State terrorist.
US Justice Department violates Tranparency Act, heavily redacts 'Epstein Library' before release
The United States made public numerous files and documents from investigations into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, meeting a Friday deadline set for the declassification.
UN chief condemns Houthi detention of another 10 UN staff in Yemen
The Iran-aligned Houthis detained the additional UN staff on Thursday, said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, and Guterres calls for the immediate release of all those detained.
