Violence

French School Protests Erupt into Violence as Hundreds of Campuses Close

Student protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating buildings have escalated across France, closing more than 400 schools. Nearly 2,000 people have been arrested as fires, vandalism and clashes with riot police spread nationwide.

Christa Pike Survives Execution Attempt After US Supreme Court Lifts Stay

Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her after the US Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay. She remained alive after two lethal injections and was taken to hospital, prompting the governor to suspend further executions and order a review.

Stabbed in the Cockpit, Indian Captain Smit Machchhar Helped Save 174 Lives

After being stabbed inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073, Indian captain Smit Machchhar fought back and opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. A reserve crew then landed all 174 passengers safely.

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Fugitive Gangster Goldy Brar

The FBI has added fugitive gangster Goldy Brar to its Ten Most Wanted list and raised the reward for his capture to $1 million. US authorities accuse him of leading the Bishnoi gang’s North American operations and ordering targeted killings.

One in Eight Haitians Driven From Home as Violence Spreads

Nearly 1.5 million Haitians, about 12% of the population, are now displaced, and nearly 80% are outside Port-au-Prince as gang violence spreads into once-safe regions. With hurricane season underway, US deportations rising and aid less than half funded, the crisis is growing on every front.

Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Energy and Defence Sites

Ukrainian drones struck oil refineries and defence-linked factories across Russia, including a facility 1,450 kilometres from the border. Russia said 592 drones were intercepted, while regional authorities reported two deaths and several injuries.

Four Civilians Killed as Pakistan Expands Strikes Inside Afghanistan

Pakistan says it struck ten sites in Afghanistan after intercepting drones allegedly launched across the border. Kabul denies ordering the attack and says four civilians were killed, deepening a confrontation driven by militancy, disputed sovereignty and the Durand Line.

Eleven Killed in Mass Shooting Near Durban

Eleven people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, were killed when three gunmen opened fire at a house party near Durban. Police have launched a 72-hour manhunt and are examining whether a feud between rival groups led to the attack.

British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

British Columbia has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over the Tumbler Ridge massacre, alleging the company detected the attacker’s violent ChatGPT activity but failed to warn police. The province is seeking recovery costs and court-ordered changes to the platform’s safety procedures.