Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as 'assault on rule of law'

Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

UN condemns US plan to livestream execution of Texas Fort Hood base gunman

Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize

Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.

US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child

Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

Avianca flight makes emergency landing in Miami after severe turbulence, at least 8 injured

An Avianca aircraft en route from Medellin, Colombia, to New York faced severe turbulence, resulting in several injuries among passengers. An emergency landing was executed in Miami early on Friday morning, where seven individuals were rushed to local hospitals—one in serious condition. The airline reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring passenger safety and provided assistance. Those unharmed resumed their journey to New York shortly thereafter.

A Florida man sold hallucinogenic cacti and mushrooms on Facebook Marketplace; 131 plants seized

A Florida man was arrested following an investigation into the alleged sale of hallucinogenic cacti and mushrooms on Facebook Marketplace. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said investigators seized 131 live plants, approximately 50 pounds of mescaline-containing cacti and 1.5 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms during a search of his home in Riverview. He faces multiple drug charges.

‘Hater of America and Israel’: Trump reshares post criticising Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay

Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres

Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.

Pennsylvania awards $277,200 to protect 27 acres; woodland can absorb 22.5M gallons of rainwater

In a significant move for environmental conservation, a 27-acre forested area near Pittsburgh will receive lasting protection thanks to $277,200 in funding. This investment will facilitate the Lowries Run Expansion Project, essential for forest preservation. The woodland is expected to manage 22.5 million gallons of rainwater each year and eliminate more than 100,000 pounds of carbon.

Indian filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from ICE detention after two weeks, DHS says he overstayed his visa

Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru

The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.

Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says

Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".