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Two people have been killed and three others, including a child, taken to hospital after what police described as a "suspicious" explosion tore through a house in Bristol, England. Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident after the blast, which happened at about 6.30am today. Investigators are also making inquiries at a second property connected to the man who died. Police said the cause of the explosion is being treated as suspicious, though it is not being investigated as a terrorist incident. "Three people - a…

A head-on collision between two commuter trains near the Danish capital left five people critically injured and 13 others hurt, authorities said, in a crash that sent emergency crews rushing to a wooded rural area north of Copenhagen. Police said they could not yet say what caused the accident, which happened near a level crossing about 40km north of Copenhagen, close to the town of Hillerod. "Eighteen people have been injured in the accident. Of these, five are currently considered to be in critical condition," police said…

A Russian drone strike tore through a market in the frontline Ukrainian city of Nikopol this morning, killing five people and wounding 19 others, according to Ukraine's prosecutor general's office. "This is yet another war crime committed by the Russian Federation," the prosecutor's office said on Telegram. Regional governor Oleksandr Ganja said in a Telegram post that the dead included three women and two men. He also said a 14-year-old girl was among the 19 injured and remained in "critical condition". At the same time, a…

Fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford injures two; carrier remains operational in Red Sea RED SEA — Two U.S. sailors sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out Thursday aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy said, adding the ship remains fully mission capable as it continues operations in the Red Sea. In a statement, the Navy said the blaze started and was contained in the Ford’s main laundry facility and was not combat-related. The sailors were treated and are in stable condition. “There…

One person has died and at least 15 others were injured after a commuter train near Barcelona struck rubble from a collapsed wall, Catalonia’s fire service said Tuesday, marking Spain’s second deadly rail accident in days. “There are four seriously injured and one person who has passed away,” fire service spokesman Claudi Gallardo told reporters. Spanish state news agency EFE reported that the train’s driver was the person who died. Catalan emergency services said medical teams were treating at least 15 injured people at the…

Armed Puntland State troops storm Garowe police station in bid to free detained soldiers; at least 3 injured Garowe attack underscores discipline and reintegration strains after anti-ISIS campaign in Calmiskaad mountains GAROWE, Puntland State — At least three soldiers were injured Friday when armed members of Puntland State’s Duufaan Brigade attempted to force their way into the central police station in Garowe to free two comrades detained earlier for possession of alcohol, according to police and security sources. The…

Two people were shot and wounded by a U.S. immigration agent during a vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon, authorities said, intensifying tensions already high after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis a day earlier. Portland Police Chief Bob Day urged restraint as investigators worked to establish what happened. “We understand the heightened emotion and tension many are feeling in the wake of the shooting in Minneapolis, but I am asking the community to remain calm as we work to…

Saturday January 3, 2026 JOWHAR, Somalia — A landmine explosion struck a convoy escorting Hirshabelle State President Ali Guudlawe Hussein on Friday as it traveled from Mohamed Dheere Airport toward Jowhar, injuring several members of his delegation but leaving the president unharmed, officials said. The blast occurred at Jiiro Carmoole, a stretch of road between the airport and Jowhar town, and hit one of the vehicles providing security for the president shortly after his arrival, according to security sources. Ali Guudlawe…

Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Alexander Isak, who left the field with an apparent left ankle problem less than 15 minutes after coming on and moments after putting his team in front in the Premier League on Saturday. The Sweden striker, described as British soccer’s record signing, was introduced at halftime and broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with a crisp left-foot finish. As Isak struck, Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven slid in and caught the forward’s ankle. Isak did…

Rising Tensions in Mogadishu: The Resonating Echo of Conflict Mogadishu, a city with a complex past, witnessed another chilling reminder of its ongoing struggles on Saturday. In the bustling Heliwa district, a landmine explosion tore through the Suqa Xoolaha neighborhood. The attack claimed the life of at least one civilian and left two government soldiers wounded, casting a grim shadow over the area. The Scene and Immediate Repercussions Situated near a strategic checkpoint, the explosion seemed to be a calculated strike…