China has launched a new round of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, describing the drills as a warning to what it calls “separatist forces” on the self-governed island. The manoeuvres, which involve multiple branches of China’s armed forces, have heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait. According to the Chinese military, the exercises include coordinated operations … Read more
At least 13 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico, authorities said, marking one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country in recent years. The crash occurred in the southeastern state of Oaxaca as the train was travelling along the Interoceanic railway route, which links … Read more
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has undergone a medical procedure to address persistent hiccups that he has reportedly been experiencing for several months, according to statements from his medical team. The treatment was carried out while he remains under custody, following a temporary release from prison for medical reasons. Bolsonaro, 70, is currently serving a … Read more
A 12-year-old boy from Wales is being praised by police and emergency services after his quick thinking helped prevent a serious road accident when his mother suddenly collapsed while driving on a busy dual carriageway. Zac Howells, from Ebbw Vale, was travelling with his mother, Nicola Crump, in the early hours of the morning when … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for high-level talks focused on efforts to bring an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia, now approaching its fourth year. The meeting comes amid renewed fighting and heightened diplomatic activity involving the United States, Europe, and Moscow. … Read more
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border, raising hopes of a pause in violence that has caused dozens of deaths and forced large numbers of civilians to flee their homes. In a joint statement released on Saturday, the defence ministers of both countries confirmed … Read more
Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, Stages, Treatment and When to See a Doctor Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They appear as enlarged, twisted veins, most commonly in the legs, and develop when vein valves stop working properly. This leads to poor blood flow and increased pressure inside the … Read more
Three people remain unaccounted for following a serious house fire that broke out in the early hours of Boxing Day in Gloucestershire, according to police and emergency services. The incident occurred at a residential property on Brimscombe Hill, near the town of Stroud. Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at around 3:00am GMT and … Read more
At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured after an explosion struck a mosque during Friday prayers in the Syrian city of Homs, according to the country’s health ministry. The incident has renewed concerns over security and sectarian tensions in Syria, which continues to grapple with instability following years of conflict and recent … Read more
The United States has confirmed that it carried out airstrikes against militants linked to the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria, marking a rare US military action in this part of the country. According to the US military, the strikes targeted militant camps in Nigeria’s Sokoto state, close to the border with Niger. An … Read more