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FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has sparked false claims on social media that it was caused by HAARP, an Alaska-based atmospheric research program. Scientists confirm the earthquake resulted from natural crustal movements unrelated to human activity.
Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
President Trump orders the Navy to replace the advanced electromagnetic launch system on aircraft carriers with older steam catapults, a move expected to cost billions of dollars.
Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia faces mounting manpower challenges as battlefield losses accelerate and voluntary recruitment slows, raising questions about whether Putin will order another unpopular mass mobilisation after nearly five years of war.
Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers in Belgium discovered approximately €9 million in gold bars and coins sealed within cellar walls during renovation work, prompting questions about rightful ownership.
Abbas fought the Taliban alongside US and Australian troops. Now exiled in Iran, he feels abandoned
Abbas, who fought alongside US and Australian troops against the Taliban, now lives in exile in Iran after Kabul fell five years ago, facing ongoing threats and an uncertain future.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom work to continue
President Trump seeks Supreme Court approval to continue a $400m White House ballroom project after an appeals court ordered construction to stop pending congressional authorization.
A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with his state murder trial scheduled for September and federal sentencing in December.
AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
The Pentagon is introducing a Western civilization course centered on Christianity this fall at military family schools, drawing criticism from historians who say it misrepresents history.
France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Council has invalidated a ban on social media for under-15s, ruling the measure infringed freedom of expression despite backing from lawmakers last month.
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Public health experts report the U.S. is experiencing a growing summer surge of COVID-19, though cases remain at low levels and hospitalizations continue declining compared to previous years.
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Britain has removed hardship bonuses for diplomats posted to six cities including Buenos Aires and Santiago, which were previously considered risky or challenging locations.
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Speed cameras are expanding across multiple U.S. states, drawing criticism from drivers who view them as revenue generators rather than safety measures, despite evidence supporting their effectiveness.
Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police
Israel’s defence minister announced plans to transfer law enforcement authority for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank from military to police control, prompting Palestinian officials to condemn the move as a violation of international law.
With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
With traditional Iran talks stalled, the Trump administration is expanding diplomatic outreach to European countries like Austria and Greece to help break the negotiation deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz.
Emergency alert warning of wildfire risk sent to phones in England and Wales
England and Wales received an emergency alert warning of serious wildfire risk, with the government banning disposable barbecue sales and deploying military support as fire incidents exceed previous records.
Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission’s new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided new insights into why the Sun’s corona remains extremely hot despite losing vast amounts of energy through eruptions, according to findings published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, with over 2,100 deaths reported among more than 4,500 cases, threatening to surpass the deadliest outbreak on record.
Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex
Two people suffered serious injuries when a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex. Nine others sustained less serious injuries in the incident.
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