A violent knife attack in France has left one person dead and several police officers injured. Authorities are investigating the incident as an Islamist-inspired assault, raising concerns about rising extremism in the region. Further details are pending.
French prosecutors have launched a rape investigation linked to a growing Catholic school abuse scandal. The inquiry follows numerous allegations of sexual misconduct within the church, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and reform in the institution.
Authorities in a Brazilian city within the Amazon have declared a state of emergency following the emergence of multiple sinkholes. Local officials are assessing damage and coordinating responses as residents face growing risks to their safety.
Recent Chinese naval drills near Australia have sparked complaints from Australian officials and led to flight diversions in the region. The exercises, deemed a security concern, highlight growing tensions and the complexities of maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific.
