"Protesters gathered on Saturday at midday outside the headquarters of the United NationsHigh Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Lac district of Tunis, demanding the
deportation of undocumented sub-Saharan African migrants and calling on the organization to leave Tunisia.
Among the participants were activists who were seen organizing demonstrators before joining the protest.
The demonstration took place under a heavy security presence, with numerous security vehicles surrounding the UNHCR headquarters and protesters kept at a distance from the building. Migration is a sensitive issue in Tunisia, a key transit point for tens of thousands of people seeking to reach Europe each year." msn
"A demonstration in the Belgian capital against controversial cuts to education spending hasdescended into violence. It comes against the backdrop of mounting opposition to the government’s efforts to balance the budget.
What began as a largely peaceful protest by thousands of students and teachers in central Brussels later turned violent, with hooded individuals reportedly setting fires, damaging property and clashing with police. Some social media users posting videos on X claimed the unrest had been fueled by groups of migrant youths who infiltrated the demonstration.
Protestors were opposed to a package of austerity measures put forward by Belgium’s French Community government, which oversees French-language education. The reforms would raise annual university tuition fees for most students from €835 ($964) to around €1,194 and require some secondary-school teachers to take on additional classroom hours without extra pay.
Officials say the measures would save €300 million and help address a budget deficit projected to reach €1.9 billion. The roughly 35% increase would bring fees more closely into line with those at Flemish universities, according to the government." RT
"A 64-year-old woman died after being swept away by floodwaters near her home in Cocke County, Tennessee 3 to 5 inches of rain triggered flooding and multiple rescue operations across the county." W
"Two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov were struck by drones, killing five Azerbaijani crew members and injuring three others.
Russia blamed Ukraine for the strikes, while Ukraine said it targeted vessels aiding Russian military supply chains.
Azerbaijan confirmed the casualties but refrained from naming the attacker, stressing the ships were not under its ownership." msn
"Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry denied claims published by international media that Israeli military and intelligence personnel allegedly operated from its territory during the ongoing Iran war, calling the reports "completely groundless". "We categorically reject those particular claims mentioned in the article," Aykhan Hajizada, spokesperson and head of the ministry's press service, told Euronews." msn
"Extreme weather hit parts of Beijing, and Tanzin. Strong winds, heavy rain, and dense hail fell at the same time. In many areas, the ground was quickly covered with hail, looking like snow from a distance. Leaves were smashed off trees, car windshields were shattered, trees were knocked down, and crops were badly damaged. Online users called it once in a century and said it felt like a curse. One woman said, "Look at the huge hail in Guan, everyone. I'm 40 years old and this is the first time I've seen hail this big. It's terrifying." CO
"Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi made landfall over southern Wakayama Prefecture at 04:30 JST bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that injured at least 23 people, damaged 57 homes, left more than 60 000 customers without power, and prompted evacuation orders affecting more than 400 000 residents. The storm also triggered the first Level 5 Special Flood Warning issued under Japan’s new five-level disaster alert system." W
"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 212 km (132 mi) from Tonga in the early morning at 3.09 am local time (GMT -11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
"269 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck six clusters of enemy personnel, four UAV command posts, and five Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were three clashes. The enemy carried out three air strikes using four guided bombs and 72 shelling attacks, including two from MLRS.In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched seven attacks near Starytsia and toward Izbytske, Okhrimivka, and Kolodiazne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped four enemy attempts to advance toward Kupiansk and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 29 times near Novoselivka, Zarichne, and Drobysheve, as well as toward Lyman and Ozerne.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out nine assaults near Zakitne and toward Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops made four unsuccessful attempts to push Ukrainian defenders from positions near Nykyforivka, Minkivka, Chasiv Yar, and toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 22 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Berestok, Rusyn Yar, Toretske, Illinivka, Kucheriv Yar, Vilne, and Nove Shakhove.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped 31 assault operations by Russian troops near Nikanorivka, Rodynske, Kotlyne, Hryshyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Muravka, Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces carried out 11 attacks near Sichneve, Zelenyi Hai, Oleksandrohrad, Ternove, and toward Vorone.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces carried out 40 attacks near Pryluky, Zlahoda, Rybne, Sviatopetrivka, Zaliznychne, and toward Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Hirke, Huliaipilske, Tsvitkove, Verkhnia Tersa, Stara Ukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy launched one assault near Stepove.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled one Russian offensive attempt toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
"The incident occurred in the country's largest port, a strategic gateway for trade and shipping in the region. Authorities said the drone detonated without causing casualties, while emergency services quickly secured the area. The brief broadcast captured the moment theexplosion disrupted normal activity in the port and prompted an immediate security response. The blast comes amid heightened tensions around the Black Sea as the war in neighboring Ukraine continues to spill beyond its borders. Romania's Defence Ministry confirmed that the device was not part of the Romanian military's equipment. In a statement published on Telegram, the Russian embassy in Bucharest claimed the sea drone was of Ukrainian origin and rejected suggestions of Russian involvement. Constanța has become increasingly important for regional logistics since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Romanian authorities have launched an investigation and reinforced surveillance measures around the port while assessing the circumstances surrounding the explosion." AfricaNews
"Ukraine's military reportedly carried out large-scale attacks on various Russian regionsovernight, striking multiple targets, including the historic port city of Kronstadt near St. Petersburg.
The reported attack comes ahead of the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual economic forum in the hometown of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as concerns mount over the safety of major Russian cities.
Local residents reported seeing clouds of smoke rising from the area around the Kronstadt Marine Plant — a Russian naval shipyard located approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) from St. Petersburg, Russian Telegram media channels reported." KI
"According to the IRGC statement, four tankers attempted to illegally leave the Strait of Hormuz without coordination and ignored repeated warnings from the IRGC Navy. One tanker was targeted and stopped, while the other violating vessels turned back.
Then, U.S. Central Command said it carried out strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island after claiming to have shot down "four Iranian one-way attack drones."
In response, Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force launched ballistic missile strikes on U.S. positions, including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait and facilities linked to the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain." Sputnik
"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 171 km (106 mi) away from San Luis, San Luis Province, Argentina, in the early morning at 3.54 am local time (America/Argentina/San Luis GMT -3). The quake had a moderate depth of 136 km (84 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD
"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit 12.4 km (8 mi) away from Saharsa, State of Bihar, India, late in the evening at 10.06 pm local time (Asia/Kolkata GMT +5:30). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of n/a in the early morning at 4.40 am local time (GMT -9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
