All articles tagged with #attack
An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert district, with no injuries reported. Mayor Femke Halsema described it as a deliberate attack on the Jewish community and said Amsterdam must be a safe place for Jews, as police review CCTV footage and security at Jewish sites was tightened amid broader antisemitism concerns in the Netherlands.
An attack on Iran disrupted Middle East air travel, causing flight delays and disruptions as authorities monitor the situation.
The piece analyzes Nashville SC's revamped attacking approach and how Cincinnati responds with tactical fixes, highlighting changes in formation, pressing, and attacking ideas as MLS teams adapt early in the season.
An 18-year-old Iranian woman was dragged onto the tracks at Hamburg's Wandsbek Markt station by a man; both she and the 25-year-old South Sudanese man who dragged her died when an approaching train arrived. Investigators say there was no known prior relationship and are reviewing CCTV and witness statements as police pursue the case, with services disrupted after the incident.
Gunfire and explosions were heard near Niamey’s international airport in Niger’s capital early Thursday; casualties and the cause are unclear. The airport houses an air force base and is close to the presidential palace, amid Niger’s ongoing jihadist violence and regional security efforts led by the junta with allies in the Sahel.
A tourist was mauled by a snow leopard at a ski resort in Keketuohai Geopark, China, after approaching within about three meters to photograph the animal. A ski instructor drove the leopard away with ski poles; the woman was hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Authorities are increasing safety patrols and urging visitors to keep a distance from wildlife, noting snow leopards are rare and highly protected in China.
The Russian city of Belgorod was struck on Jan. 24 in what regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described as the 'most massive' attack, reportedly involving HIMARS. Preliminary information suggests no casualties, but damage to energy infrastructure and outbuilding fires were reported, with emergency crews dispatched; debris damaged roofs in Tavrovo. Belgorod Oblast borders Ukraine, and Kyiv has warned of retaliation against Russia’s energy sector as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Kyiv is struggling to stabilize its power grid after Russian missile strikes, amid ongoing conflict and international diplomatic efforts, including an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Both Ukraine and Russia report attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure, with Ukraine seeking support from the US to end the war.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using drones and its new hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik, marking only the second time this missile has been used. The attack resulted in casualties, damage to infrastructure, and a diplomatic escalation, with Western leaders condemning Russia's actions as unacceptable and escalatory.
Russia launched a hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile against Ukraine, targeting infrastructure near Lviv, in a broader overnight attack involving drones and missiles, escalating tensions and raising security concerns in Europe. Ukraine responded with warnings and called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting, amid ongoing Russian strikes aimed at crippling Ukraine’s power infrastructure during freezing winter temperatures.
A man attacked a 9-year-old girl in Van Nuys while she was walking with her mother and dog; he was bitten by the dog and fled the scene, with the girl sustaining minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident.
A rare polar bear attack in Siberia injured three family members near Nosok, highlighting the increasing encounters between humans and polar bears due to shrinking sea ice caused by global warming.
A man was arrested after attempting to break into JD Vance's Ohio home with a hammer, causing property damage, and is set to appear in court. The incident involved vandalism and trespassing, with the suspect identified as William Defoor, who has a prior vandalism charge and mental health treatment history. Vance expressed gratitude to law enforcement and emphasized protecting his family from media coverage.
At least 30 people were killed and several abducted in a market attack by gunmen in Nigeria's Niger State, with violence linked to ongoing banditry in the region; Nigerian authorities have been urged to intensify security efforts.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a recurring cycle of violence in the region, with residents fearing further attacks and delays in security response.