BTS Announces Historic World Tour for 2026-27
K-pop sensation BTS has officially announced their comeback world tour, marking their return to global stages after a four-year hiatus. The seven-member group will launch what promises to be their most extensive tour yet, beginning in April 2026.
Tour Details and Schedule
The tour will kick off in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, 2026. Following two additional concerts in their home country, BTS will travel to Japan before heading to the United States and Europe. The massive tour is scheduled to conclude in Manila in March 2027.
According to the band's label, this will be the largest single tour by any K-pop group in history, featuring 79 performances across 34 cities worldwide. More cities are expected to be announced, including additional stops in Japan and the Middle East.
All seven BTS members completed their mandatory military service last year, leading to this highly anticipated comeback announcement for spring 2026.
Costa Rica Uncovers Presidential Assassination Plot
In a separate development, Costa Rican authorities revealed they have uncovered a plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves. The discovery came just before national elections where Chaves' right-wing party is favored to win.
Investigation Details
Jorge Torres, head of Costa Rica's Directorate of Intelligence and National Security, stated that a confidential source informed the agency about an assassin who had been paid to kill President Chaves. Attorney General Carlo Diaz confirmed that a female suspect is currently under investigation.
Diaz described the suspect as "quite active on social media" but provided no additional details about her identity or motives. Authorities emphasized there is no evidence connecting the plot to the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for February 1.
Other Breaking News Updates
Tragic Ferry Accident in Mali
A ferry boat accident in northern Mali has resulted in dozens of fatalities. The vessel hit rocks while attempting to land at Diré, a town in the Timbuktu region along the Niger River.
Local officials reported the accident occurred on Thursday, though details emerged on Tuesday. While authorities have not released an official death toll, former National Assembly deputy Alkaidi Touré confirmed 38 deaths and 23 survivors.
Moussa Ag Almoubarek Traoré, a Diré resident, tragically lost 21 family members in the accident. He assisted in recovering bodies from the river, describing a harrowing scene with decomposing remains scattered across the waterway.
Mexico Arrests Cartel Members
Mexican authorities made significant arrests targeting two criminal organizations. Six alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang were apprehended in Mexico City for crimes including drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking.
Separately, four alleged members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel were also arrested. These developments follow discussions between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump about ongoing collaboration against drug cartels.
The United States designated both organizations as foreign terrorist organizations last year, with allegations that Tren de Aragua had connections to Venezuela's former President Nicolás Maduro.
US Justice Department Decision on ICE Shooting
The US Justice Department has decided against opening a criminal civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. A top department official stated there is currently no basis for such an investigation.
This decision represents a departure from previous administrations that typically moved quickly to probe law enforcement shootings for potential civil rights violations. While the FBI continues its investigation, the Civil Rights Division will not participate at this time according to sources familiar with internal deliberations.
