World Watch

The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a toddler who went missing from Fairy Meadow beach in New South Wales, Australia, in January 1970, has expressed dissatisfaction with the police’s handling of a recent review into the case. Cheryl, who was three years old at the time, is suspected to have been abducted while her family was […]

Dog fighting is a largely hidden and illegal activity in the UK. The individuals involved typically conceal their identities, fearing arrest. A recent IT mistake by one participant inadvertently exposed elements of a major dog fighting network in Europe, leading to a BBC investigation. The BBC uncovered fighting kennels located in diverse areas of the

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new peace plan for Gaza, urging Hamas to accept it. The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, requiring Hamas to release 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains of deceased hostages within 72 hours. In exchange, Israel would release hundreds of detained Gazans.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting at the White House to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During this meeting, the United States presented a 20-point peace plan, which Netanyahu has accepted. The proposed plan features a “board of peace” that will be responsible for overseeing

Investigators are currently examining the events surrounding a shooting and arson incident that took place at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, which resulted in four fatalities. The incident occurred during a Sunday service attended by hundreds and involved a suspect, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford from Burton, Michigan, who was killed by

Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, announced plans to dissolve his government following several days of protests led primarily by youth over ongoing issues with water and power outages. In a televised address, Rajoelina acknowledged the government’s shortcomings and expressed an apology for its failure to address these concerns. The protests, referred to as “Gen-Z demonstrations,” have

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has recently enforced a significant nationwide shutdown of telecommunications. This action follows their ongoing efforts to sever fiber-optic internet connections, which they claim is a measure against immorality. Reports from Netblocks indicate that Afghanistan is currently facing a complete connectivity blackout. International news agency AFP has lost communication with its

Donald Trump recently reiterated a proposal to implement a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, citing concerns that the American film industry has been undermined by foreign competition. He mentioned this during a statement on Monday, highlighting that California has been particularly affected and suggesting that such a tariff could address a

UN human rights experts have expressed concern over a significant increase in executions in Iran, reporting that over 1,000 individuals have been executed during the first nine months of 2025. A joint statement from five special rapporteurs characterized the scale of these executions as a serious violation of the right to life. They highlighted that

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he will withdraw from the re-election race, just five weeks before the election. His decision stems from what he described as “constant media speculation” regarding his future and the campaign finance board’s denial of public matching funds, which he claims hindered his ability to effectively fundraise. With