North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces soldiers to Russia to support Moscow’s efforts in Ukraine, with thousands more set to follow. This marks North Korea’s first overseas military deployment and solidifies its alliance with Russia. Experts say the move stems from a June 2024 Kim-Putin deal and could strengthen North Korea’s position in global affairs. The soldiers are expected to aid Russia in holding occupied territories and may signal a shift in security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula, further complicating regional tensions.

A drone was launched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, his office confirmed. The prime minister and his wife were not present, and no injuries were reported. This follows Israel's military report of three drones entering from Lebanon on Saturday, with one striking a building in Caesarea. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, with 55 rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon. Israel responded with airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah-linked areas. Lebanese media reported two deaths from an Israeli strike on a car in Jounieh, north of Beirut.

A Hezbollah drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Saturday. Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, were unharmed, as they were not at home during the attack, confirmed the prime minister’s office. Two additional drones fired from Lebanon were intercepted by Israeli air defense, setting off sirens in Tel Aviv. This drone strike follows the recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a ground raid. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated, with Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon.

The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that an Israeli airstrike in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed 11 civilians, while others were injured or missing under the rubble. The house targeted belonged to the Shana'a family. There has been no confirmation or comment from Israeli or official medical authorities regarding these figures. This incident follows a previous airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp that resulted in 33 deaths. If confirmed, the total number of deaths from Israeli strikes on refugee camps over the past 12 hours would be 44.

Israeli military officials confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during a routine patrol in Rafah, Gaza. Lt Col Itamar Eitam, involved in the operation, described his encounter with Sinwar's body. Eitam recounted finding Sinwar in a dilapidated chair, describing him as “a small, ugly, and broken figure.” He reflected on the moments spent alone with Sinwar, looking into his eyes as he lay on a shattered couch. The operation was conducted without prior intelligence regarding Sinwar's location, resulting in his unexpected discovery and subsequent death.

Cuba is facing a nationwide blackout affecting its 10 million residents after the Antonio Guiteras power plant, the country's largest, failed around 11:00 on Friday. The energy ministry reported a collapse of the power grid, and officials are uncertain about the timeline for restoration. This blackout follows months of prolonged outages, prompting Prime Minister Miguel Díaz-Canel to declare an "energy emergency" the day before. Díaz-Canel stated that restoring power is his "absolute priority," and the head of electricity supply, Lazara Guerra, indicated that restoration efforts are still in the early stages.

A drone attack from Lebanon targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea, near Haifa, on Saturday. The drone exploded near his home, but Netanyahu and his wife were not present at the time. Israeli air defenses intercepted two other drones, causing sirens to sound in the Tel Aviv area. The attack follows Israel’s killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza just two days earlier. The third drone caused a loud explosion after hitting a building in Caesarea, according to reports.

Liam Payne's father, Geoff Payne, visited the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where his son tragically died after falling from a third-floor balcony. Geoff was seen reading tributes and kissing pictures left by mourners outside the hotel. Payne, aged 31, died on Wednesday, and his father arrived in Argentina on Friday to make arrangements for his son's body to be returned to the UK. Geoff was accompanied by British consular officials and security staff as he made his way through the city, paying respects at the scene of the accident.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's autopsy reveals he was killed by a gunshot wound to the head, with severe bleeding from a smashed forearm likely caused by shrapnel from a small missile or tank shell. The 61-year-old's body also showed multiple serious injuries prior to the fatal shot. Sinwar's identity was confirmed through DNA testing of his severed finger. Dr. Chen Kugel, director of Israel's national forensic institute, oversaw the autopsy and shared these findings with The New York Times. Sinwar's death occurred during an Israeli military operation in Gaza on October 16, 2024.

At least 33 people, including children, were killed and 85 injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to medics. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported the death toll may rise as some remain trapped under the rubble. The local health ministry confirmed 20 additional deaths in Jabalia on Friday, along with 19 more fatalities across Gaza. Residents said Israeli tanks reached the camp's center, destroying houses from the air and ground, with some buildings demolished using explosives. The strikes come amid ongoing Israeli military operations in the densely populated camp.