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Instagram accounts fuel Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
Instagram accounts are promoting dangerous border crossings to Spain’s Ceuta enclave while charging migrants hundreds of pounds for advice, contributing to a recent crisis that killed at least 100 people.
Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a mutual defence pact with provisions for joint military exercises and coordinated defence strategies, similar to NATO’s collective defence framework.
Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan
Jared Kushner will travel to Israel and Egypt next week to advance a US-backed peace plan for Gaza, following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection of the proposal.
Bird flu has been evolving and migrating for 30 years. It is a far more deadly virus that has now arrived in Australia
H5N1 avian flu, which emerged in China in 1996, has evolved into a highly pathogenic virus that now threatens Australian wildlife after spreading globally for three decades.
Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors
Grifols, Canada’s only private plasma donation clinic operator, paused collections after two donor deaths and a Health Canada investigation found unsafe practices at its facilities.
Activists deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
Activists delivered aid to Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank whose homes were besieged by Israeli settlers, though Israeli forces prevented direct delivery to residents.
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Five years after the Taliban regained control in 2021, Afghan women report unrecognizable lives marked by education bans, travel restrictions, and limited employment opportunities affecting millions.
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with two felonies for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC with soap, graffiti, and bubbles.
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
North Korea has condemned upcoming US-South Korea military drills scheduled to begin August 17, calling them a provocation and vowing to respond with enhanced deterrent capabilities.
China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
China’s coastguard and civilian maritime fleet are conducting expanded patrols east of Taiwan through June and July, marking the first time such operations have shifted to Taiwan’s eastern waters in rapid succession, raising concerns about a potential containment strategy.
Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US military installations in the Middle East, which US forces reported intercepting. The attack occurred as President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House.
Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted industrial sites in Russia’s Ryazan, sparking fires and forcing Wildberries to evacuate warehouses, while Russia launched attacks across Ukraine causing casualties.
Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
Uganda faces its worst drought in decades, with 19 deaths reported in the Karamoja region where 1.5 million people risk malnutrition. The government has begun emergency food distribution following crop failures.
Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
Germany is ramping up military recruitment through a voluntary service modernization program, but faces resistance from young people and may need to decide on mandatory conscription by next year if targets aren’t met.
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran rejected Oman’s proposal for joint Strait of Hormuz oversight and countered with its own plan seeking greater Iranian control over the strategically vital waterway amid ongoing regional tensions.
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
Jordan’s military intercepted five Iranian missiles early Wednesday as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted strikes against Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq, ending a brief three-day pause in Middle Eastern hostilities.
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and injuring hundreds. Survival stories and devastating losses emerged from heavily damaged towns near the epicenter.
Seattle pays tribute to festival shooting victims
Seattle held a candlelight vigil Monday to honor three people killed in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival the previous day, with the mayor condemning gun violence.
‘A narcissist’: Victim’s family hits out at Bryan Kohberger for challenging conviction for Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of four murders of University of Idaho students in 2022, is challenging his guilty plea and claiming false promises influenced his decision to avoid trial.
Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and traps many inside shopping mall
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring at least 100 people and trapping many inside a shopping mall where an explosion occurred.
Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has experienced a deadly crackdown against protesters, with local groups reporting at least 30 deaths over two days amid weeks of civil unrest.
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