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Six armed pirates hijacked an oil products tanker off Yemen and steered it toward Somalia, a Somali maritime security official said, in the sixth commercial vessel seized since April in a resurgence of piracy in the region. The Eritrean-flagged Sibu 1 was carrying 20 crew members, and had been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury last year over alleged ties to an Iranian 'shadow fleet.'
Federal health officials have linked an outbreak of E. coli and salmonella infections to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts LLC, prompting a voluntary recall. At least 55 people across 15 states have fallen ill, with four hospitalized. The company says it is cooperating with investigations and has not received positive lab results.
A Manhattan federal judge ruled that a State Department policy suspending immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was contrary to law and exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s authority. The January policy, justified on public-charge grounds, has been vacated along with denials based solely on nationality. Plaintiffs welcomed the decision while the State Department defended its approach.
Early voting concluded Friday in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. Election officials cite voter fatigue ahead of Tuesday's vote, while the candidates make final pushes, with Trump backing Graham and Norman pitching his conservative experience.
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule on Friday tightening requirements for mail-in ballots, despite court orders blocking the changes. The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for parts of President Trump's executive order, but a separate injunction remains, leaving the future of mail-in voting uncertain before the November midterms.
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as a deliberate 'double-tap' targeting emergency responders, drew international outrage and promises of new sanctions. Separate attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions added to Friday's civilian toll.
An opposition-aligned group says a Myanmar military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery killed 14 people, including elderly meditators, in Sagaing region. The military has not commented, and the UN has reported an escalation in aerial attacks amid the country's civil war.
A civilian-contracted charter plane crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people aboard, according to the US military. The NTSB has identified two pilots and six passengers, including two US Army Corps of Engineers employees, and is investigating the crash, with weather and approach conditions under scrutiny.
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set semifinal, while Coco Gauff beat Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American Cincinnati Open women's final in 56 years. Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils also advanced, making history as the first two Black players in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
China has postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to search for water ice at the moon's south pole. The China Manned Space Agency said the mission does not meet launch conditions and cannot take place during the planned window this year, without elaborating on the reasons. Some reports attribute the delay to poor weather from Tropical Depression Narra.
A Syrian court sentenced Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, the country's former grand mufti, to life in prison for inciting violence and justifying murder. The verdict is part of a broader series of trials of former Assad-era officials, including the former president and his brother, who were sentenced to death in absentia.
A boat carrying farm workers capsized in Sokoto State, Nigeria, killing dozens, with local officials confirming around 40 children among the dead. Rescue operations continue as communities mourn.
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison on Bali for insulting the Hindu Day of Silence, Nyepi. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen filmed himself on an empty beach during the observance and posted the video on Instagram, sparking public anger and his arrest. The judge said his actions offended Balinese people and hurt their faith.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent Al Jazeera interview comments calling Taiwan 'part of China' have drawn praise from Beijing and condemnation from Taipei, while raising questions about Kuala Lumpur's traditional non-alignment. The remarks also highlighted Malaysia's balancing act between China, its largest trade partner, and Western-aligned security arrangements like the FPDA.
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, a day after the US and South Korea announced scaling back their annual military exercises. The launch prompted emergency meetings in Seoul and trilateral consultations with the US and Japan, while Pyongyang dismissed the drill reduction as 'unworthy of comment.'
Celtic surrendered a four-goal aggregate lead to LASK, losing 5-1on the night and 5-4 on aggregate in the Champions League playoff. The defeat, costing at least £20m, marks another early exit and raises questions over squad depth and transfer decisions.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs Aug. 19-30 in Williamsport, Pa., with 20 teams competing in 38 games broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Fans can stream via Sling, ESPN+, and other services, with free trials available. Daily schedules, results, and the MLB Little League Classic are covered.
The New York Yankees activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the injured list Sunday, ending a 25-game absence due to a strained left hamstring. Bellinger batted fourth and started in left field, going 1-for-4 in a 4-3 win over Toronto. The move coincided with Ryan Weathers being placed on the 15-day IL with a forearm strain.
Bill Belichick has selected transfer Billy Edwards Jr. as North Carolina's starting quarterback for the season-opening game against TCU in Dublin. Edwards, recovering from a knee injury that limited him at Wisconsin, prepared extensively for new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's system. The Tar Heels aim to improve after a difficult debut season under Belichick.