Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.
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Strike in Somalia Said to Kill Mastermind of Attacks on Americans and Kenyans
Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the extremist group al-Shabab, was believed responsible for attacks in Kenya on a university town that killed 148 people, and on a U.S. military base that killed three Americans.
Drones Give Ukraine Some Success at Sea
The use of sea drones highlights a path forward for Ukraine in its fight with Russia that has been promoted by the White House and embraced by the Ukrainian leadership.
Photos From Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption: A Show of Lava and Smoke
Icelanders had been girding for an eruption. When it happened, they wanted to see it.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed in Error Had White Flag, Israel Says
The military said the mistaken killing of the three men, who had been shirtless, was a violation of its rules of engagement.
Errant Airstrikes by Nigeria’s Military Have Killed Worshipers, Herders and Refugees
The U.S.-backed Nigerian military has been killing civilians in airstrikes at an alarming pace, security analysts and human rights advocates say, with little accountability.
Nigeria’s President Calls for Inquiry After Military Strike Kills at Least 85 Civilians
Many of the victims were women and children gathered for a religious celebration. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the attack as a “bombing mishap.”
Iranian and U.S. Attacks Could Lead to Larger War, Officials Say
U.S. forces and militias backed by Iran have launched tit-for-tat attacks, fueling concerns as Israeli forces have also clashed with Iranian-backed groups.
Ukrainian Attack Cuts Power to Some Russian-Occupied Areas
The assault on energy infrastructure, a significant theater in the war, followed a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv.
Kyiv Hit by Drone Attack Wave
The aerial assault began early Saturday and continued past sunrise. Ukraine said its air defense teams had shot down nearly all of the explosive-laden attack drones.