Turkey detains 47 in weekend raids on gay bars and LGBTQ activists
Turkish police detained 47 people in raids on gay bars and activist homes under the 'My Family is Safe' campaign.
Uganda King Oyo succession dispute follows burial in Tooro
King Oyo of Tooro was buried amid a succession row between clan elders and the royal family over his young son versus cousin Edward Kijanangoma.
Moscow drone attack hits major oil refinery and region
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region to date, hitting a key oil refinery and causing major aviation disruptions during Russian parliamentary elections.
UN official warns Ukraine faces toughest winter since 2022 as energy strikes intensify
Alexander De Croo warns of humanitarian catastrophe risks if energy infrastructure fails this winter, with repair crews working under constant threat.
Violence against women in South Africa: The Ekurhuleni murder crisis
The discovery of nine murdered women in Ekurhuleni has reignited the national outcry against gender-based violence in South Africa, where 569 women were killed in just three months in 2026.
Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsizing leaves 6 dead and 130 missing in Java Sea
Six dead and 107 rescued after Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsized; 130 still missing as search continues in Java Sea.
Zambia anthrax outbreak prompts warnings against eating dead wildlife
Zambia warns residents not to eat meat from dead wildlife after an anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals and infects 12 people.
