World news summaries — Page 26
Essential facts and source links for recent world stories.
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ICC judges find Mahamat Said guilty on four crimes-against-humanity counts
Former Seleka leader Mahamat Said Abdel Kani was convicted by the International Criminal Court on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and persecution. Judges said he oversaw beatings and torture of prisoners seen as supporters of Bozizé in Bangui. -
Abinader urges UN to strengthen Haiti mission as mandate nears expiry
Dominican President Luis Abinader urged the UN to fully deploy Haiti’s security force, enforce the arms embargo and impose sanctions on gang financing as the mandate expires next week; only about one-fifth of its authorized 5,550 personnel are deployed. -
Europe sees Russia's covert campaign as an immediate threat, not an imminent NATO attack
European ministers say Russia is stepping up sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions to weaken support for Ukraine, but do not see an imminent direct attack on NATO. Romania says it has logged more than 100 incursions by drones or drone fragments. -
Thailand’s Cabinet approves medical-only cannabis bill ahead of House review
Thailand’s Cabinet approved a bill limiting cannabis to medical use; it now goes to the House of Representatives. The bill would let existing dispensaries keep current licenses through 2028; nonmedical shops would need to meet new rules to renew. -
Yemen’s government seeks UN backing as forces claim gains against Houthis
Yemen’s Saudi-backed forces say they seized Mount Qarafan and Mount Zalat in Taiz and thwarted a Houthi infiltration attempt at Kahboub, near Bab al-Mandab. At the UN, officials seek support for their anti-Houthi push; fighting has displaced about 132,000 people, the IOM says. -
Pope Leo XIV set to view tunic some Christians believe Jesus wore at crucifixion
A tunic some Christians believe Jesus wore during his crucifixion is due to be shown to Pope Leo XIV on Friday at Stade de France during a youth prayer vigil. EWTN reports it will travel nearly four miles from Argenteuil under tight security. -
UN agencies weigh shared systems and exit plans amid US tech reliance
Some UN agencies are exploring shared computing and data systems that could give them greater control of sensitive information and reduce reliance on US cloud and AI providers; officials are also considering exit plans for tech agreements, ITU CIO Khuloud Odeh told Semafor. -
Lian Yunzhi, 6, breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube average record twice in three days
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi of Chengdu, China, broke the women’s 3x3 cube average record twice in three days, with 4.52- and 4.27-second results at two WCA-certified competitions; the latter made her the only female player to average below 4.5 seconds. -
Ethiopia and Tigray trade offensive claims as airline cancels all Tigray flights
Ethiopia's government says Tigrayan forces seized airports in Tigray and attacked Afar and Amhara, while Tigray's authorities say their forces are fighting defensively against a federal invasion. Ethiopian Airlines has cancelled all flights to the region.
