News – July 2026

  • UN: Sudan’s people subject to ‘relentless’ drone strikes in El Obeid

    July 3, 2026

    The war in Sudan threatens to spiral further as the strategically-important town of El Obeid continues to face “relentless” drone attacks by advancing paramilitary militias, the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, said on Friday. Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, he called for urgent action from world leaders to stop the heavy fighting that has already ...

  • Syria: Explosive device goes off in cafe in Damascus, killing at least 9 people

    July 2, 2026

    An explosive device was detonated Thursday in a popular cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing at least nine people, Syria’s Health Ministry said. The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded, the ministry said as reported by Syria’s state-run Al-Ikhbariya network. No group immediately claimed responsibility. Security forces rushed to the cafe ...

  • Nigeria: IED explosion leaves 2 soldiers dead in Sokoto

    July 2, 2026

    Two soldiers were reportedly killed, while another sustained injuries in the early hours of Wednesday after an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by bandits, exploded along the Tidibale–Tagirke axis in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The latest incident is the third IED attack recorded in eastern Sokoto within 11 days. Sources told Daily Trust ...

  • Malta: Wealthy businessman goes on trial over murder of journalist

    July 1, 2026

    A wealthy Maltese businessman accused of ordering the murder of ​Daphne Caruana Galizia went on trial on Wednesday, nine years after the death of ‌the journalist who investigated corruption on the small Mediterranean island. Yorgen Fenech, 44, was charged with complicity in her killing and criminal association. He has denied any wrongdoing. He faces life in ...

  • UK: Man charged after explosive substance found in home in Hawkinge

    July 1, 2026

    A man has been charged after police discovered an explosive substance in a home on a residential street, after he was allegedly using a crossbow to fire arrows at a neighbour’s front porch. During a search of the home, officers found a number of suspicious items, which were assessed by a specialist team from the Army. The ...