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Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election
Spain’s second major high-speed train disaster in nine months kills 69 people, threatening Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s re-election chances weeks before snap elections.
Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s foreign minister calls US outreach efforts “a positive step” while an Iranian delegation meets Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving ceasefire negotiations.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol enable attackers to spread malicious prompts between AI agents, potentially leading to data exfiltration and unauthorized network requests across multiple organizations.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and sent millions of resource-intensive requests to Wikimedia infrastructure, the publisher reported this week.
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Twisha Sharma: Husband and mother-in-law charged in Indian bride’s death
India’s federal police have charged a lawyer and retired judge with abetment to suicide and cruelty in connection with a 33-year-old model’s death five months after her marriage.
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
The UAE imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran on Wednesday, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country. Iran denied the allegation, calling it a baseless claim.
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
U.S. unions and advocacy groups sued to block new Department of Homeland Security rules that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the country without visa extensions.
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
South Africa’s coal producer Thungela Resources doubled profits as disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran shift global energy demand toward coal, reversing climate commitments across Asia and beyond.
Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
Florida’s primary elections produced mixed results across both parties, with progressive Democrat Angie Nixon defeating better-funded Alexander Vindman in a Senate race, while Republican Byron Donalds secured the gubernatorial nomination with Trump’s backing.
Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025
A record 907 aid workers faced violent attacks in 2025, with 350 killed. The UN humanitarian office cited increased use of armed drones as a contributing factor to the escalating risks.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 5,000 confirmed cases with over 2,300 deaths, spreading faster than any prior outbreak as security concerns hamper response efforts in remote regions.
Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance
More than 400,000 children are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance in the U.S., nearly triple the number from early 2024, according to a May report.
Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
A privately chartered Bell 206 helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, killing a British couple on honeymoon and the pilot. Authorities suspect a mechanical fault caused the aircraft to fall moments before landing.
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its negotiations with Iran regarding Strait of Hormuz management, according to regional officials briefed on the U.S. position.
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria
Syrians protested after a 29-year-old man died following alleged torture in police detention, raising concerns that abusive practices continue despite the fall of the previous regime.
Ukraine war briefing: Would-be parcel bomber convicted in German court
A German court convicted a Ukrainian man of acting as a Russian intelligence agent in a plot to send parcel bombs across Europe, sentencing him to over one year in prison.