Sophie King
Sophie King, 78, is a veteran Australian investigative reporter with decades of experience covering politics, policy and corporate accountability. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
Ambassador Says Trump Ruled Out Force After 2019 Greenland Purchase Bid
The U.S. ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, told the Danish newspaper Politiken that President Trump has ruled out military force against Greenland. That one se
Malian military drone strike on wedding preparation kills at least 10...
In Tene, a village in Mali’s San Cercle, a wedding party turned into a killing ground on May 17, 2026. A Malian military drone struck the gathering. At least 10
Small Plane Crashes in German Residential Area Killing Two People
Date: 2026-05-16, a tragic incident occurred in Limburgerhof, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, when a North American T-28 Trojan aircraft reportedly exploded mid-
NTSB and FAA Investigate New Mexico Medical Plane Crash That Killed...
The four people aboard the medical flight near Ruidoso, New Mexico, never made it to a hospital bed. They were gone the instant the aircraft hit the ground. The
Pentagon Releases 2024 Syria UAP Clip with Analyst Caveat
The Department of War’s newly declassified report on a 2024 UAP incident over Syria contains a curious warning buried in the text. It tells readers not to inter
HSBC Drops Gupta Accounts Over Laundering Risk
Nine years ago, HSBC was a link in a chain that let the Gupta family move money across borders. The chain was called correspondent banking. It is a routine serv
Three ships cross Strait of Hormuz despite recent blockade announcement
Date: 2026-04-13, Three ships have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the blockade was announced, a significant development in the ongoing tensions
Xi Jinping Warns KMT Leader Against Taiwan Independence in Beijing Meeting
The Kuomintang’s gamble is now exposed for all to see. Cheng Li-wun walked into the Great Hall of the People on April 9 expecting a dialogue. She got a line in
Airstrike Kills Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib
The overnight airstrike that killed Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in Tehran has sent shockwaves throughout the international community, with many
Uganda Bus Crash Kills Six, Injures Seven
A devastating road accident occurred on March 1, 2026, near Kyakabuga, Kyankwanzi District, Uganda, resulting in the loss of six lives and injuring seven others
Car Jumps Median, Kills 5 in Karnataka Bus Crash
A devastating road accident occurred near Nelamangala in Karnataka, India, on February 15, 2026, resulting in the loss of five lives and injuring several others
14 Dead in Indore Water Contamination Crisis
Fourteen people are dead in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after drinking contaminated water. The city, a thriving commercial hub on the Kanh and Saraswati rivers, is
Soweto Building Collapse Kills Three, Injures Three
A devastating building collapse in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa has left three people dead, including a toddler, and three others injured. The incident occurre
Neuves-Maisons Fire Exposes Emergency Response Gaps
The fire that tore through a house in Neuves-Maisons on November 30 did not just take five lives. It exposed gaps that can be closed. The question is whether th
SpaceX Hits 55% Starship Success Rate, Eyes Rapid Reuse
SpaceX is chasing a number with Starship. That number is eleven. Eleven launches so far. Six of them worked. The company is betting the next ones will too, beca
7.4, 6.8 Doublet Earthquake Kills 8 in Philippines
A powerful doublet earthquake struck the town of Manay in Davao Oriental, Philippines, on October 10, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake
Thai Court Ousts PM Over Leaked Hun Sen Calls
Bangkok — For nearly 66 million Thais, the political ground shifted on August 29. The Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from of
Israeli Forces Kill Four at Gaza Aid Site
The Gaza Strip was once again plunged into violence on August 24, 2025, as Israeli forces killed four Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid at a Gaza Humanitari
26 Migrants Die as Boat Capsizes Off Lampedusa
A devastating maritime tragedy has unfolded off the coast of Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy, where a boat carrying migrants capsized on August 13, 2025, resulting in
South Korea Flood Death Toll Reaches 17, 11 Missing
Rescuers are still combing through mud-choked streets and flooded homes in South Korea, where a relentless downpour has now killed at least 17 people. Eleven mo
Bandra Building Collapse Injures 15 in Mumbai
At least 15 people are injured after a three-storey structure collapsed in Mumbai's Bandra suburb on July 18, 2025. Rescue operations are ongoing. But the incid
MAS Cracks Down on Unlicensed Digital Lenders
On June 4, 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a crackdown on unlicensed digital lenders operating in the country. The move is aimed…
Deforestation Worsens Northern India Flood Toll
For days, the water just kept coming. Across rural stretches of northern India, it did not stop. Now, as the floodwaters finally begin their slow retreat, what
Jasper Wildfire Destroys 358 Structures, 25,000 Evacuated
Twenty-five thousand people emptied out of Jasper in a single day. That is the entire population of a small city — tourists, hotel workers, park staff, families
