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Yemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range
Yemeni government forces claim they have seized control of the al-Dahida mountain range in al-Jawf province during an ongoing offensive against Houthi fighters, while fighting escalates across multiple fronts.
Spain’s deadly train crashes have damaged public confidence in the system
A high-speed train crash near Urda in Spain killed 69 people, marking the second deadly rail incident in nine months and severely damaging public confidence in the nation’s rail system ahead of elections.
The Pentagon’s Rare Earth Deadline Is Almost Here. Is Anyone Ready?
Pentagon procurement rules restricting Chinese rare earth materials in weapons systems take effect January 1, 2027. REalloys appears positioned as the only North American company with defense-qualified materials ready before the deadline.
COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
According to Carbon Brief analysis, 58% of countries have submitted new biodiversity pledges two years after the original deadline, ahead of the COP17 summit in Armenia next week.
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‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
Authors have mixed feelings about the $1.5B Anthropic copyright infringement ruling
A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between authors and AI company Anthropic over copyright infringement, though some plaintiffs express mixed feelings about the outcome.
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that US musician D4vd will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered last September. The artist pleaded not guilty to murder and sexual abuse charges.
A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
A Japanese coastal town faces controversy over plans to build its first mosque, reflecting broader tensions as Japan increasingly relies on immigrant workers to address labor shortages.
Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees ‘irregularities’ in grand jury proceedings
A former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is challenging his indictment, claiming grand jury proceedings contained irregularities and insufficient evidence regarding damage amounts.
Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
Russia and North Korea are finalizing a new road bridge across the Tumen River, with analysts suggesting it may primarily serve military logistics rather than civilian trade and tourism purposes.
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
The Trump administration plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on programs to counter China’s influence globally, including $175.8 million for undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America.
Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has proposed paying up to $5.5bn to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer, though the company maintains the allegations are meritless.
Asia ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ as Red Sea oil blockade worsens energy crisis
Asia faces a second major energy crisis in six months as Houthis blockade the Red Sea, threatening oil supplies to Japan, South Korea, and other nations heavily dependent on Middle Eastern crude.
Ukraine war briefing: Disastrous drone expo’s organiser appears in Kyiv court
A Ukrainian court remanded in custody the organizer of a weapons expo struck by Russian missile, killing at least 11 people. Prosecutors accused him of negligence for holding the unauthorized event.
A dog saved Houssein Hamze from a bomb. When war returned, he stayed to care for Lebanon’s animals
A Lebanese animal shelter operator stayed behind during recent conflict to care for abandoned pets and livestock, risking airstrikes to distribute food and water across villages.
South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
At least 10 Republican candidates filed to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham in a special primary on Aug. 11, including his sister Darline Graham, who was appointed to temporarily fill his Senate seat.