Recent events in the Czech Republic include a fiery train explosion, a tram accident, and a story of domestic abuse, highlighting safety and social issues. Read more...

Russian officials celebrate Trump's criticism of Ukraine, while Ukrainian drone strikes weaken Russia's combat ability. A Belfast factory will supply Ukraine with air defense missiles. Read more...

Explosions ripped through an M23 rally in Bukavu, DRC, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The city was recently captured by the rebel group. Read more...

Recent reports detail a grim situation in Syria, including numerous arrests, deadly explosions from war remnants, and German assistance for refugees voluntarily returning home. Read more...

Recent explosions in Syria claim lives and injure many, while refugees from Ghent make a poignant return after a decade. A Belgian town invests in education. Read more...

DR Congo faces a complex crisis: rebel conflict, a surge in mpox cases, and a massive humanitarian need. A $2.5 billion aid plan aims to help millions. Read more...

Syria grapples with Israeli airstrikes near Tartous, distrust from Israel regarding its new government, and the ongoing threat of landmines claiming lives, including civilians and security personnel. Read more...

The Middle East remains volatile as freed hostages recount harrowing experiences, aid blockades worsen conditions in Gaza, and Columbia University addresses campus unrest. Read more...

Recent travel news includes a harrowing plane engine explosion in Romania, a ranking of England's worst train stations, and a call for stories about European horse riding holidays. Read more...

From severe storms in the US and La Réunion to France's water usage and its space ambitions, we cover the latest science and environment news. Read more...

Ozone layer healing confirmed! Plus, the origin of water, a climate change fire warning, pancake perfection tips, and a tragic whale stranding. Read more...

A roundup of interesting tech discussions happening on Hacker News, from NetBSD on JavaStations to scroll bar buddies and the future of Moore's Law. Read more...

The DR Congo faces escalating conflict with the M23 rebels, leading to humanitarian crises and Germany suspending aid to Rwanda over alleged support for the group. Read more...

Catch up on the latest entertainment news, from SXSW festival highlights, including films featuring Michael Bay and Blake Lively, to trending TikTok horror movie takes, and Joe Keery's radio appearance. Read more...

Syria faces increasing crime rates and security incidents, including a deadly attack in Damascus and Israeli airstrikes in the south, exacerbating existing tensions. Read more...

Ukraine faces intense Russian attacks with drones and missiles. Meanwhile, international responses vary, from Latvia donating confiscated cars to France considering nuclear options. Read more...

SpaceX's Starship exploded after launch, Elon Musk lost a court battle with OpenAI, and Hugging Face's CSO warns about AI becoming "yes-men on servers." Read more...

This week in tech: Helldivers 2 faces launch challenges, cybersecurity threats loom large, Google's Gemini speeds up data processing, and Insomniac's VR titles vanish. Plus, Cohere unveils Aya Vision. Read more...

Recent reports detail escalating violence in Syria, particularly targeting the Alawite community. Clashes and landmine explosions claim dozens of lives amidst ongoing instability. Read more...

This week's tech news includes a review of the Razer Freyja haptic gaming cushion, details on the Apple Watch settlement payout, and updates to Shazam's music syncing capabilities. Read more...