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Six rescuers lost their lives in a helicopter crash while en route to a crashed plane in southeastern Brazil.

The nationalist Scottish politician and former Scottish premier Alex Salmond has passed away at the age of 69, confirmed by the police in Scotland. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praises Salmond as a monumental figure in Scottish and British politics.

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of 22-year-old Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine on Mount Everest has finally been solved after 100 years. Learn why the family is so moved...

Aleksej Navalny, the prominent Russian Kremlin critic, wrote in his posthumous memoir that he believed he would die in prison. The memoir is set to be published on October 22.

Actor Steven Seagal, 72, declares his willingness to give his life for Vladimir Putin in a new documentary called In the name of justice, shared by the Russian state media platform Smotrim.

Vice President Kamala Harris continues to lead nationally in polls against her Republican rival Donald Trump, but the swing states show a close race with conflicting results.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) describes the situation in war-torn Sudan as the biggest humanitarian disaster in recent times, leading to the suspension of medical services in a refugee camp in Darfur.

Former high-ranking German intelligence officer brings attention to Russia's hybrid warfare against Germany, involving sabotage, espionage, and propaganda.

Iran is constructing a large underground factory in secret, capable of producing ballistic missiles in large quantities, including hypersonic missiles reaching speeds of 18,500 kilometers per hour.

The North Korean army announced that it will completely close all roads and railways connected to South Korea starting Wednesday. The country also plans to strengthen border regions within its own territory, according to the North Korean news agency KCNA.

EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.

British critics are overwhelmingly negative about Boris Johnson's book 'Unleashed', with only his own Daily Telegraph being mild. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Former US President Donald Trump secretly sent a batch of Covid tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin when tests were scarce during the height of the pandemic.

Russian President Putin has stopped visiting his beloved summer residence in the coastal town of Sochi since March due to concerns over his safety, leaving the lavish Bocharov Ruchey estate deserted.

Ukrainian prisoners of war are reportedly facing horrific abuse, torture, and even executions in Russian camps, according to recent revelations.

A former Leonardo DiCaprio impersonator from Russia, Burtsev, has been enlisted in the Russian army and stands to earn a significant sum. Find out more about his journey from impersonator to soldier.

Botanical scientists have successfully cultivated a long-lost tree species from a 1000-year-old seed found in a desert cave, which may have been the source of a healing balm mentioned in ancient texts.

Ukraine is leveraging drones to defend itself against Russian invasion, with the Netherlands investing 400 million euros in the Drone Action Plan. The partnership aims to develop and produce drones for both countries.

A ferry, making a day trip to the German island of Helgoland, encountered a power outage while returning on the North Sea, causing delays in its arrival at the port.

Norwegian police say the deceased beluga Hvaldimir, also known as the 'Russian spy whale', likely died from a bacterial infection, ruling out death by human hands after animal rights organizations claimed it had been shot.

Storm Helene has claimed the lives of 191 people in the United States, causing significant damage across six states. President Joe Biden visits affected areas and deploys military for relief efforts.

Russian troops have captured Voehledar, a town in the Donetsk province, significantly impacting Ukraine's defense strategy and complicating the situation in the region.

The Middle East is on edge as Iran launches a massive rocket attack on Israel, prompting fears of escalating conflict. Israel vows revenge while Iran warns against further aggression.

The storm Helene has reportedly claimed the lives of 155 people in multiple states in the United States, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue teams reach remote areas.

Lebanon, once known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East', lost its status due to internal discord among its diverse population, the Palestinian issue, and multiple Israeli invasions.

German police have arrested a Chinese spy in Leipzig. The spy, Yaqi X., was found to be passing sensitive documents containing confidential aviation data to another spy from the People's Republic. The arrest was announced today by the Attorney General.

Russian military bloggers are expressing anger towards the Kremlin for deploying highly skilled troops to attack Ukrainian positions. The situation has led to shortages in manpower and controversial tactics at the front.

Two police officers in South Korea have been convicted for their involvement in a Halloween tragedy that took place almost two years ago, resulting in the deaths of over 150 people. The officers were found guilty of failing to prevent the disaster, which led to a deadly stampede due to overcrowding on the streets.

At least 43 people have been reported dead in various American states as a result of Helene. The storm caused significant damage before weakening.

A young woolly rhinoceros, over 32,000 years old, discovered in Siberia in remarkably well-preserved condition, providing valuable insights for scientific research.