A drone struck the cooling tower of a reactor unit at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant while the unit was operating, but there was no change in operation and no fire, according to the IAEA. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged “maximum military restraint” to prevent any nuclear accident, noting all attacks on nuclear facilities are unacceptable and providing no details on the drone’s source.
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A U.S. military F-16 from Texas Air National Guard crashed in northern Michigan during a training exercise; the pilot ejected safely and was hospitalized in stable condition, while 30 people, including first responders, were treated for possible exposure to hazardous chemicals from the fuel hydrazine. Homes within about a mile were evacuated, with most residents allowed back later, as investigators determine the cause of the crash.
- An intelligence report about a Chinese ship in the Middle East allegedly carrying nuclear-weapon components triggered US military plans to intercept, but CNN later reported the claim was generated by an AI chatbot and entirely false, nearly provoking a war.
- The incident highlights rapid AI adoption in the US defense and intelligence sectors, raising concerns about “hallucinations” and the potential for catastrophic miscalculations if data is corrupted or trusted uncritically.
- Dozens of detainees, including 65 suspected illegal miners, died while crammed into an overcrowded NSCDC cell in Minna, Niger State, with survivors describing suffocation and dehydration; some bodies showed foam, bloodstains, and peeling skin, prompting a national investigation.
- President Tinubu condemned the deaths, ordered a comprehensive inquiry into arrests, custody conditions, and the events leading to the fatalities, while authorities consider possible lead poisoning and disputed circumstances surrounding the deaths.
A blast from a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device at a mosque inside Kohat Police Lines during Friday prayers killed 21 people (15 police and 6 civilians) and wounded about 103, with seven attackers ultimately killed after a gunfight. The attackers also stormed the police facility; all seven militants were killed, and officials condemned the attack while pledging continued anti-terror efforts.
Two people were attacked by sharks off Western Australia in quick succession, with a swimmer killed at Sorrento Beach in Perth and a separate surfer seriously injured at Glenfield Beach earlier in the week. In response to the deadly incident, authorities closed all beaches from Burns Beach to Marmion and opened an investigation into the attacks, with a large shark involved reportedly destroyed on orders from the Fisheries Minister.
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s NAZA accuses the IDF of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza, sparking a fierce backlash in Israel where critics label it treason and government officials call for investigations into both the filmmakers and soldiers who contributed. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other leaders condemn the film, while the IDF chief and right-wing figures suggest it defames soldiers and could influence upcoming elections.
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