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Syria has initiated its first public trial of officials linked to the former President Bashar Assad's rule in Damascus. Atef Najib, a cousin of Assad and former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, appeared in court facing charges related to "crimes against the Syrian people.
Scientists have uncovered a new meteor cluster, believed to be the remnants of an asteroid shattered by intense solar heat, a discovery made possible by global camera networks. This finding not only provides crucial insights into hidden near-Earth objects and their fragmentation but also bolsters planetary defense efforts.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were dramatically evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots erupted outside the ballroom. A suspect was quickly apprehended, and the FBI has launched an investigation into the incident, with President Trump confirming he was unharmed and praising the Secret Service's swift action.
US-Iran negotiations, mediated in Pakistan, have abruptly collapsed after President Trump canceled his envoys' trip, citing Iran's "unchanged negotiating positions." This breakdown has escalated Middle East tensions, with Israel resuming strikes in Lebanon and Iranian state media asserting that a US naval blockade is empowering hardliners and undermining the ceasefire.
A new study from Live Science warns that the crucial Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is dangerously close to collapse, posing severe global climate impacts. This impending breakdown could disrupt carbon recycling and lead to significant warming for Western Europe and the U.S. East Coast.
Mali was rocked by its largest coordinated assault in years on April 25, 2026, as gunmen launched widespread attacks across multiple cities, including the capital Bamako, targeting military barracks, the international airport, and the Defence Minister's residence. While Mali's army declared the situation under control with ongoing sweeping operations, the attacks, which saw the Azawad Liberation Front claim control in some areas, underscore the nation's persistent struggle against various insurgent and separatist groups.
