Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were killed when their helicopter crashed near Marondera, killing all six on board.

In a sweeping decision, Six Flags Magic Mountain has shuttered X2 after allegations of brain injuries from more than 100 riders.

Botswana authorises the slaughter of 23 elephants for a national celebration, sparking protests from wildlife NGOs and local communities.

Three key moves from President Trump’s tech summit – a self‑regulation pact, push for data‑centres and a renaming of AI to ‘Super Intelligence’.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote plans a 16bn $ oil refinery in Lamu despite local protests over land compensation.

After a pilot was stabbed on a Flydubai flight, a father described hugging his children when the aircraft nosedived 17,000 feet—illustrating courage amid panic.

Passengers on flight FZ1073 claim a 17,000‑foot drop in minutes after a pilot stabbed his co‑pilot, forcing a diversion to Saudi Arabia.

A pilot was stabbed by another pilot on a Dubai‑to‑Tel Aviv flight, but passengers and crew thwarted the attack and landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. 174 people survived.

After a second wave of landslides, dozens have died and trekkers are stranded as the Annapurna Circuit is cut off, forcing emergency flights to high‑altitude villages.

On a Dubai‑to‑Tel Aviv flight, travelers subdued a stabbing intruder, preventing a possible hijacking and earning praise from Israeli leaders.

After a second wave of landslides, dozens have died and trekkers are stranded as the Annapurna Circuit is cut off, forcing emergency flights to high‑altitude villages.

A sailor couple shares their relief after a sperm whale collision sinks their yacht – rescued after 17 hours at sea.

Three‑fold stamina and cultural showcase as Ben Dancer defies limits, dancing for 168 continuous hours at Lagos Freedom Park.

Ben Dancer, 33, is pushing his limits by dancing non‑stop for seven days in an attempt to beat the current world record.

A deadly avalanche struck a Nepalese climbing camp on Himlung Himal, recovering two bodies while leaving around a dozen people missing, authorities say.

Winner’s singer Mino is sentenced to a suspended prison term after 102 unauthorized absences during his social‑service duty, highlighting South Korea’s strict conscription laws.

In a sweeping decision, Six Flags Magic Mountain has shuttered X2 after allegations of brain injuries from more than 100 riders.

US actor Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter mourn their daughter Fiona, 13, after her sudden death, urging support for mental health issues.

US actor Chad Lowe mourns the loss of his 13‑year‑old daughter Fiona, urging mental‑health support and privacy for his family.

FilmOn’s 30,000‑hour CineBx acquisition gives it a rare mix of classics and rare footage, positioning it to outpace rivals in the free‑to‑view market.

Vladimir Putin’s recent State Duma address and the Kremlin’s tight grip on the new parliamentary majority signal a continued war effort, while Moscow escalates hybrid tactics against Europe.

Botswana authorises the slaughter of 23 elephants for a national celebration, sparking protests from wildlife NGOs and local communities.

Malaysia has started sending around 5,000 asylum seekers back to Myanmar under a deal with the military regime, sparking human‑rights alarms amid rising public hostility.

Investigates whether Donald Trump’s TV ads paid for by U.S. federal money violate law, and how officials justify them as public service announcements.

More than 1,000 global outlets pledge support as trust in news dips, calling for collaboration among rivals to keep journalism alive.

Vladimir Putin says Russia will use every weapon, including nuclear, to defend its Baltic exclave if Western forces surround Kaliningrad.

In France, student protests over education funding turned violent as fires broke out in schools across the country, sparking a national crisis.

Good family files lawsuits against ICE and Trump officials, alleging negligence and conspiracy after 37‑year‑old Renee Good was shot dead in Minneapolis.

Algeria has introduced a death penalty for those convicted of setting forest fires and for child kidnapping, following a wave of deadly wildfires that killed at least 12.

Tennessee has suspended all executions for the rest of 2026 following a failed lethal‑injection attempt on death‑row prisoner Christa Pike.

6‑year‑old Gaza girl Raseel al‑Balawi has endured over 20 surgeries following an Israeli strike, spotlighting the harsh medical reality amid the Israel‑Gaza conflict.

Heavy fighting in Tigray’s Alamata has claimed 52 civilian lives, with government troops advancing toward Mekelle amid renewed clashes.

In a sweeping decision, Six Flags Magic Mountain has shuttered X2 after allegations of brain injuries from more than 100 riders.

Six‑year‑old Raseel al‑Balawi in Gaza has endured over 20 operations since a July Israeli helicopter strike wounded her camp, fighting infections amid ongoing conflict.

After hundreds of riders claim brain injuries, Six Flags permanently shuts down its X2 rollercoaster.

Trump’s renaming of AI to SI triggers an unprecedented spike in .si domain registrations in Slovenia, raising questions about cyber‑squatting and global influence.

China’s latest law blocks chatbots that give the illusion of emotional intimacy, raising questions over personal freedom and public safety.

Nikon’s Small World contest winner faces scrutiny after scientists claim the footage of child airway cilia was altered with AI, raising questions about authenticity and competition rules.

Russian forces conduct a mass strike on Kyiv and surrounding power plants, killing at least five, including a child, and disrupting electricity for thousands.

Security researchers exposed a Chinese AI model that could give step‑by‑step instructions for biological weapons and assassinations, prompting Moonshot to launch an internal review.