Police have charged boys aged 14 and 16 with murder over the shooting death of university student Marco Tapia at a Glen Alpine home. Detectives allege the wrong house was targeted and say the teenagers helped stage vehicles and provide a weapon for the gunman.
Photos obtained by CBS News appear to show destroyed aircraft, buildings and temporary structures at US sites in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The BBC said it has not independently verified the images, while a Pentagon watchdog separately reported hundreds of damaged or destroyed structures and billions of dollars in equipment losses.
Crowds in Pristina and other Kosovo cities reacted with silence, protests and chants of support after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicted former President Hashim Thaci and three former KLA leaders of war crimes. Kosovo’s political leaders called the judgment unjust, while defense lawyers said the men would appeal.
At least 21 people, including six children, died when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza, according to authorities cited by DW. Rescue workers continued searching for survivors with limited equipment, while UN officials warned that hundreds of other damaged buildings could also collapse.
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and injuring at least seven, according to France 24. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack an “atrocity.”
Kosovo reacted with shock after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicted former President Hashim Thaci and three former KLA leaders of war crimes. Political leaders called the verdict unjust, while police intervened after protesters tried to damage an EULEX perimeter wall; defense lawyers said appeals would follow.
At least 20 people, including six children, were killed when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza, according to DW. Rescue workers continued searching for survivors with limited equipment, while officials warned that hundreds of other damaged structures could also collapse as wetter weather approaches.
At least 20 people, including six children, died when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza, according to DW. Rescue workers, hampered by a lack of heavy machinery, continued searching for survivors while officials warned that hundreds of other damaged buildings could also collapse.
Polish leaders have reaffirmed support for Ukraine after a Russian drone attack destroyed a train locomotive and a gas station near the Poland-Ukraine border, according to DW. Warsaw says it is preparing a serious but nonprovocative response while seeking coordination with European allies, as public support for aid to Kyiv has declined.
Polish leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine after a Russian drone attack destroyed a train locomotive and a gas station near the Poland-Ukraine border, according to DW. Warsaw said it was preparing a serious but non-provocative response while public backing for military aid has declined since 2022.
The US Justice Department has charged five men accused of carrying out surveillance and planning targeted killings for Russian intelligence in the United States and Europe. The allegations, including murder-for-hire schemes and attacks on infrastructure, were announced after a DW investigation identified one defendant as a salsa teacher in Russia.
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced former President Hashim Thaci to 25 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to crimes committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army during the 1998-1999 war. The tribunal convicted him over murders, illegal detention and torture, while his defense denied he controlled the alleged acts.
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced former President Hashim Thaci to 25 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to alleged abuses by the Kosovo Liberation Army during the 1998-1999 war. Thaci’s defense denied that senior KLA leaders controlled the perpetrators or that evidence directly connected him to the crimes.
Yemen’s Houthis said they shot down a Saudi F-15 using a locally made air-to-air missile, while denying that their operations targeted Mecca. Saudi Arabia’s coalition warned it would take deterrent measures after alerts over possible attacks near the holy city and strikes that wounded 13 people in the kingdom’s south, according to Euronews.
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca, calling the incident a red line. Regional countries condemned the alleged attack, while the Houthis denied carrying it out and there was no reported indication of military support, NPR reported.
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers is set to deliver its verdict in the three-year war crimes and crimes against humanity trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three former KLA commanders. Prosecutors seek 45-year sentences, while the defendants deny the charges and say they lacked control over alleged crimes.
Intensifying clashes in Yemen’s Taiz province have driven thousands of people into makeshift camps, following the collapse of a ceasefire that had largely held since 2022. The UN says at least 125,000 people were newly displaced across the country since the start of September, while aid operations face access, infrastructure and funding constraints.
The United States is preparing to deliver 40,000 bombs to Israel under a proposed $2.8 billion arms deal, according to Euronews, citing two US officials and another person familiar with the plan. The package includes 2,000-pound bombs previously withheld over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza before that restriction was lifted by President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia’s-led coalition said its air defenses destroyed a Houthi-deployed drone before it entered Mecca’s airspace, while a Houthi official called the allegation a “lie.” The dispute came as attacks linked to the Yemen conflict intensified and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned what it described as an attack on holy sites.
Saudi Arabia says its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, while the Houthis denied launching an attack. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the alleged incident, as reports also described explosions on Iran’s Qeshm island and a possible US arms package for Israel.
Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, south of Hebron, Al Jazeera reports. The supplied report gives no further details about the operation, its purpose or any casualties.
A study cited by NPR says as many as 50,000 Israelis have been leaving the country annually over the past three years. It attributes the departures to fatigue with war and hardline political leadership.
The US defence department’s inspector general says the Iran war has caused strategic munitions shortfalls and bottlenecks in resupply. The White House disputes the assessment, saying the military has more than enough weapons for the president’s objectives.
Oman says 23 crew members were rescued and two remain missing after the Panama-flagged El Gaia caught fire near the Musandam peninsula. Iran blamed naval mines, while the US said the tanker had been hit by an Iranian missile and a drone; the vessel was being towed to an Omani port.
The Kremlin called US President Donald Trump’s proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking energy infrastructure a “very good idea,” while attaching conditions involving Russian oil exports and shipping. Ukraine reported continued Russian strikes, and both sides claimed attacks on military and energy-related targets.
Houthi attacks and advances in Yemen are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia’s security, oil-export routes and economic plans. Analysts cited by DW say Riyadh must combine military deterrence with continued diplomacy while facing limited outside support and growing domestic sensitivities over the conflict.
The 2022 death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked Iran’s “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, which were later suppressed. Activists told DW that the movement failed to end compulsory hijab rules or state violence but changed how many Iranians view their ability to challenge official restrictions.
Houthi attacks and advances in Yemen are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia’s security, oil-export routes and economic plans. Analysts cited by DW say Riyadh is seeking to deter the Houthis while preserving communication channels and avoiding a renewed, costly war.
The death of Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022 sparked Iran’s “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, which were later suppressed in a violent crackdown. Activists say the movement failed to achieve its immediate goals but changed how many women view state rules and their own ability to challenge them.
Denmark said a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter over the Baltic Sea, with one passing close to the aircraft. Copenhagen summoned Russia’s ambassador and described the incident as part of a wider pattern of increasingly aggressive behavior amid heightened tensions on NATO’s eastern flank.
The US Space Force has confirmed that the United States maintains weapons in orbit, describing them as capabilities for offensive and defensive space control. China urged Washington to stop expanding its military presence in space, while the United States cited security concerns involving Russia and China.
Lithuania’s president says NATO fighter jets shot down a drone after it entered the country’s airspace. Preliminary data cited by national broadcaster LRT indicated the drone came from Belarus and fell near Lake Kaunas.
Former Australian Defence Force Academy cadet Tain Stephens is facing more than 260 charges over allegations he secretly recorded female cadets in a bathroom. The court extended his bail, with Mr Stephens due to appear by video link when the matter returns in November.
The supplied Al Jazeera excerpt says CENTCOM disputed an IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy targets, but Moscow offered no immediate response. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was open to a reciprocal halt if Russia’s cooperation could be reliably guaranteed.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Russian drone strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border reflected Moscow’s desperation and would lead the alliance to strengthen support for Kyiv. A strike reportedly hit a passenger train route shortly after diplomats, including Boris Johnson and Carl Bildt, had travelled along it.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they captured Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, after seizing Mayun Island and the port of Mokha. The moves threaten Saudi Arabia’s remaining maritime export options as fighting intensifies around Yemen and the wider regional crisis.
Kyiv and Moscow have indicated that trilateral discussions with Washington could resume in October, although the territorial dispute remains unresolved. Ukraine is seeking limited steps on energy attacks and Black Sea grain exports as it prepares for a difficult winter.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russian strikes that hit a Warsaw-bound train near Ukraine’s border with Poland were intended to frighten Western countries away from supporting Kyiv. She urged Ukraine’s backers to respond by increasing, rather than reducing, their support.
A Russian drone attack on a train near the Ukraine–Poland border has prompted European Union calls to increase support for Kyiv. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Ukraine’s allies to demonstrate that they are not intimidated.
Poland and Ukraine have condemned a Russian strike on a Warsaw-bound train near their border as an escalation. The attack occurred shortly after another train carrying foreign dignitaries had passed along the same track.
North Korea said a coordinated live-fire exercise demonstrated its destructive capability. The drill followed five days of joint maritime exercises by the United States, South Korea and Japan.
Ukraine said a Russian drone strike caused a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk crossing early Sunday, 13 September. Video from the area showed flames and heavy smoke while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine–Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials passed through the area. Those officials included the former prime ministers of the United Kingdom and Sweden.
DW Investigations reports that a Cuban man coordinated arson attacks in four European Union countries in 2024 while allegedly working for Russian intelligence. The investigation traced him to a Latin dance studio in Russia.
An Iranian cargo ship was hit near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring four, according to Iranian state media. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” and postponed talks with neighboring countries over the strait amid mounting shipping threats in the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb waterways.
Video shows an Israeli quadcopter flying at low altitude between residential buildings in eastern Gaza City. The footage was reported by Al Jazeera.