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2 bodies recovered and about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast
A migrant boat capsized off southern Tunisia, resulting in at least two deaths and approximately 12 missing persons, with one survivor rescued by a commercial vessel.
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 in Conakry
At least 31 people were killed when a garbage mound collapsed at a major waste site in Conakry, Guinea, burying nearby homes following heavy overnight rain.
Leah Stewart: Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’
Australian shark attack survivor Leah Stewart, who lost an arm in a June incident at Coogee Beach, says she has been given a second chance at life and is making remarkable recovery progress.
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September with an anticipated valuation of nearly $27bn, following failed listing attempts in the US and London.
Scrapping of Berlin swimming day for Black children becomes latest in long list of race-linked pool rows
A Berlin theatre’s plan to hold an exclusive swimming pool afternoon for Black children was cancelled after facing backlash from conservative and far-right political figures who characterized it as discriminatory.
‘I’ll probably feel emotional’: Kindertransport centenarian prepares to revisit site of family separation
A 99-year-old Kindertransport survivor returns to Vienna’s Westbahnhof station this week to mark her centenary, revisiting the site where she said goodbye to her grandmother in April 1939 before escaping Nazi-occupied Austria to Britain.
Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force supporting a ceasefire agreement, according to officials familiar with the discussions.
World shares decline as bond market pressure persists, and Iran’s rial sinks against the dollar
Global stock markets declined Monday as bond market pressures persisted ahead of a Federal Reserve economic meeting, while Iran’s currency hit record lows amid anticipated new U.S. sanctions.
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after footage showed individuals treating cabbages with formaldehyde, a carcinogenic preservative strictly prohibited for food use in the country.
Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years, offspring of two free-living beavers that mysteriously arrived at a nature reserve in December.
Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football from 1986 World Cup win over England sells for £2.5m
The football from Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England sold at auction for £2.5m, falling short of expectations.
A political amnesty law takes effect in Thailand but excludes lese majeste
Thailand’s political amnesty law took effect this week, covering about 6,000 people for offenses since 2005, but notably excludes cases involving defaming the monarchy.
Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s rial currency plummeted to a record low as the U.S. prepared to announce additional sanctions amid ongoing regional tensions and economic pressure.
Norway’s King Harald V’s health has worsened, palace says
King Harald V of Norway’s health has deteriorated while hospitalized with a bacterial bloodstream infection. The 89-year-old monarch remains under treatment at Oslo University Hospital on medical leave from royal duties.
Zolani Tete: Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
Four people have been arrested in South Africa following the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home on Friday in what authorities described as an ambush.
Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare
Iranian families face severe economic hardship as sanctions and naval blockades intensify during the ongoing conflict, with food prices surging and unemployment rising significantly.
Pine-cone grenades and planet-baking carbon: the French fires 170 years in the making – a visual guide
France experienced unprecedented summer wildfires that burned more land than ever recorded and displaced more people since World War II, with conditions rooted in forestry decisions from 170 years ago.
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart’s beaver logo
Buc-ee’s convenience store chain sued Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio over trademark infringement, sparking public backlash, boycotts, and support from comedian John Oliver and state officials.
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