On Yom Kippur 2025, worshippers at a Manchester synagogue barricaded their doors against a knife-wielding attacker—saving lives in a 7-minute siege.
A Finnish court dismissed charges against the crew of the Eagle S tanker accused of cutting undersea cables, ruling the country lacked jurisdiction—despite evidence of sabotage tied to Russia’s shadow fleet.
A devastating school collapse in East Java has left 14 survivors and at least 58 students dead or missing, sparking grief, fury, and calls for accountability.
Hamas is still reviewing President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal but firmly rejects the ‘take it or leave it’ framing, seeking room for negotiation amid regional diplomacy.
Japan’s ruling party is voting for a new leader who will become prime minister—potentially making history with either the first woman or youngest man in 140 years.
Bishop Sarah Mullally has been named the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic shift for the Church of England.
Young South Koreans are driving a “Buddhistcore” movement—buying Buddha merch and attending temple events—raising questions about whether it’s a spiritual shift or a passing aesthetic fad.
Ukraine appoints business-focused Yuliia Svyrydenko as prime minister to reframe its relationship with the U.S. under Trump as an investment opportunity, not just aid.
Populist billionaire Andrej Babis is leading Czech parliamentary elections, positioning him for a return as prime minister despite ongoing legal and EU controversies.
A devastating car bomb explosion outside a paramilitary headquarters in Quetta, Pakistan, kills 10 and injures dozens, highlighting escalating violence in Balochistan.