Tensions are mounting as Russia has summoned a Canadian diplomat in response to claims that Russian secret services sent explosive parcels to NATO nations, including Canada. This comes amid rising espionage concerns, highlighted by recent arrests linked to similar incidents in Europe.

Meanwhile, in the Middle East, Israeli airstrikes on Tyre, Lebanon, have led to the tragic loss of three lives and injury of 30 others amid escalating regional conflicts involving Hezbollah and ongoing battles in Gaza.

Back in the UK, the Metropolitan Police is under the spotlight after referring itself to the watchdog due to mishandling allegations in the Mohamed Al-Fayed abuse case, raising questions about past investigations into multiple abuse claims against the former Harrods owner.

Moving to India, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has issued a stark warning of renewed armed conflict, accusing the government of not honoring the 2015 Nagalim accord, and now calling for international intervention to mediate the dispute.

In the Indian Ocean, a suspect has been arrested and charged for his role in the tragic capsizing of a migrant boat on the Comoros-Mayotte route, which claimed at least 17 lives, as authorities seek additional members of the smuggling network.

Lastly, a UK court has awarded significant damages to Manchester bombing survivors after a conspiracy theorist's false claims, underscoring the legal system's stand against reckless media abuses, and bringing some justice to the victims and their families.