US teacher killed after student prank turns tragic

A high school teacher in the US state of Georgia died after a prank by his students ended in tragedy. Jason Hughes, 40, went outside his home to surprise students who were throwing toilet paper over trees as a practical joke.

Authorities said Hughes slipped on the rain-soaked ground and fell. As the students fled in two cars, one vehicle accidentally ran over him. The student driver has been charged with vehicular homicide, though Hughes’ family has asked prosecutors to drop the charges.

G7 considers measures to stabilise energy supplies

The Group of Seven (G7) nations say they are prepared to take “necessary measures” to safeguard global energy supplies after oil prices surged due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Oil prices climbed close to $120 per barrel amid concerns over disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, a virtual meeting between G7 finance ministers and the International Energy Agency ended without a decision to release emergency crude reserves.

US strike on suspected drug boat kills six

The United States military said it killed six people during a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The operation forms part of a broader campaign launched by the Trump administration targeting what it calls “narcoterrorists” operating along trafficking routes. The strike brings the reported death toll in the campaign to at least 157 since September.

NATO air defences intercept Iranian missile over Türkiye

Türkiye’s defence ministry said NATO air defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards the country.
The missile was shot down over the Sahinbey district in Gaziantep province, near Türkiye’s southern border. Officials said there were no casualties or damage but warned against further escalation in the region.

WHO warns Israeli strikes on Iranian oil

Facilities Could Harm Public Health
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that Israeli strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure could pose serious health risks.
He said damage to petroleum facilities may contaminate air, water and food supplies, particularly threatening children, older people and those with existing health conditions.

AFRICA

Guinea dissolves dozens of political parties

Guinea’s government has dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s three main opposition groups, a move critics say pushes the country towards a one-party system.
The decree stripped the parties of their legal status, froze their assets and banned the use of their names and symbols. The parties affected include the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, the Rally of the Guinean People and the Union of Republican Forces.

Floods kill at least 42 in Kenya

At least 42 people have died in Kenya after days of heavy rains triggered widespread flooding across several regions.
The capital Nairobi recorded the highest number of deaths as flash floods swept through neighbourhoods and disrupted transport. The government has deployed emergency teams and released relief food to support affected communities.

Madagascar president dismisses Prime Minister and cabinet

Michael Randrianirina, Madagascar’s President has dismissed the country’s prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from the presidency.
The announcement follows political upheaval after youth-led protests forced the previous leadership from power. Authorities said a new prime minister will be appointed in line with constitutional procedures.

Ghana urges Commonwealth to condemn attack on peacekeepers

Ghana has called on the Commonwealth to condemn a missile strike that hit its United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon.
Four Ghanaian soldiers were injured in the attack while serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Ghana’s government has also lodged a formal protest with the United Nations and demanded an investigation into the incident.