A Peruvian candidate named Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores has reportedly won the mayoral election in Queropalca, a district in Peru, after securing 34.54 per cent of the votes. The result has attracted attention because of the candidate’s unusual name, which includes references to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, two of the most notorious authoritarian leaders…
New York City has reportedly recorded a historic decline in murders during the first nine months of 2026, with killings falling to their lowest level on record for the period. The reported drop marks a significant development in the city’s public safety outlook and draws attention to changing crime trends across one of the largest…
Cancer treatment in India could become significantly more affordable as the government considers a plan to reduce the prices of certain cancer medicines by as much as 70% through limits on trade margins. The proposed measure aims to tackle excessive mark-ups across the medicine supply chain, where distributors and retailers may add substantial margins to…
Germany’s former foreign intelligence chief, August Hanning, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, treasonous espionage and attempted treason in a case that has sent shockwaves through the country’s intelligence community. Hanning, 80, led Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1998 to 2005. German federal prosecutors allege that he obtained classified information and used it…
An IndiGo passenger aircraft was struck by lightning while flying to its destination, causing significant damage to the front section of the plane. Despite the frightening incident and turbulence during the flight, the aircraft continued its journey and landed safely — even arriving eight minutes ahead of schedule. The lightning strike reportedly caused severe visible…
Pakistan has denied a report claiming that its fighter jets have joined Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi movement. The New York Times reported that a senior Pakistani military official said Pakistan Air Force fighter jets were being used in strikes against Houthi targets. The report suggested that Pakistan’s involvement would mark a significant…
A mayor in France was reportedly tear-gassed by police while standing alongside students during a protest over school funding. Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, was among those taking part in demonstrations calling for better funding and improved conditions for schools. During the protest, tensions reportedly escalated between demonstrators and police, with Bagayoko caught in…
Indonesia is taking a major step toward strengthening its domestic naval industry, with plans to become the first ASEAN country to build Scorpène Evolved submarines locally. The submarines will be produced in Indonesia with technology transfer from French naval defence company Naval Group, giving the country greater access to advanced submarine-building expertise and technology. The…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has provided an explanation following reports of a military helicopter landing on a farm in Benue State, saying the aircraft was involved in an operation targeting suspected kidnappers in the area. According to the NAF, the incident occurred during a close air support mission conducted in the Ogbadigbo area of…
A missed security email by a UPS employee reportedly resulted in parts from an Australian F-35 fighter jet being routed through Hong Kong, where Chinese authorities took possession of the shipment. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the security of military equipment and the handling of sensitive defense shipments. According to reports, the shipment…
