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In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strike campaign
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping, killing dock workers and international sailors while crippling commercial maritime activity in Odesa and nearby facilities.
‘Thousands of bookings to cancel’: Iran war upends Europe’s summer holidays
Airlines are rerouting flights away from Middle Eastern airspace due to the US-Israel war on Iran, causing thousands of booking changes, longer flights, and shifting holiday destinations toward Europe.
Trump says Iran will be ‘hit very hard’ if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen soon, as oil prices fell to three-week lows on hopes of a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
Mexican influencer César Gastélum, who had over 500,000 TikTok followers, was shot dead while livestreaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán on Tuesday evening.
Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
Italy has placed all 27 major cities on the highest heat alert as a fourth heatwave intensifies, with temperatures approaching 40C and authorities issuing health and safety guidelines.
Drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig airport in Germany
German authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft, prompting investigations amid heightened security concerns.
As the lights go out, Cuba’s true believers vow to resist US intervention
Cuba holds a pre-dawn rally marking an important revolutionary anniversary as the island faces an ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States, with the government preparing for potential military intervention.
Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration
More than 70,000 people entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco in hours, resulting in at least 88 deaths. EU allies criticized Spain’s Pedro Sánchez over border security and migration policy, exposing divisions on immigration.
UK tribunal confirms professor’s anti-Zionism is legally protected belief
A UK employment tribunal ruled that a professor’s dismissal for anti-Zionism comments was unlawful discrimination, confirming anti-Zionism is a legally protected belief in Britain.
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The New York Times revealed that freelance reporter Matthew Cole was subpoenaed by the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 U.S. Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
Tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, resulting in at least 67 deaths and triggering fierce political debate across Europe over migration policies and social media’s role.
Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, continuing military operations despite a U.S. diplomatic roadmap aimed at implementing a ceasefire agreement.
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Virunga National Park in eastern DRC is implementing health checkpoints and deploying medical personnel to combat Ebola spread while protecting endangered mountain gorillas from infection.
A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
Harare experienced lighter traffic and increased police presence following a shutdown call protesting constitutional amendments that critics say could extend President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 34 people. The disaster triggered a mall explosion, destroyed thousands of homes, and left over 79,000 without water.
Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Tens of thousands of residents in southwestern France were permitted to return home as firefighters battled wildfires consuming 100,000 acres amid a historic European heatwave.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi has been provisionally released from prison in Casablanca after 18 days of detention on charges of insulting a constitutional institution.
‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis
A running event in Gaza highlighted the struggles of orphaned children, with organizers calling for greater international humanitarian support for families affected by the ongoing conflict.
Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a rapidly intensifying El Niño event will drive extreme weather, heatwaves, and flooding globally in the coming months, compounding the impact of climate change.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, are being evacuated by sea from a Greek coastal town surrounded by wildfires. Greece is among several European nations battling devastating blazes fueled by recent heatwaves.
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights as the nation’s ban on the sport takes effect this week.
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Fixing and Preventing Dangerous Urban Sinkholes
During a September afternoon on a bustling street in Sandy, Utah, the earth opened up. Asphalt cracked and crumbled away as the road gave way to a massive sinkhole—ten feet deep and large enough to fit two cars into. Water gushed out of the sinkhole as the street...
International Crackdown on Rosewood Furniture Trade
A recent Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) has placed all species of rosewood under trade restrictions, so criminal gangs can no longer pass off illegally source rosewood as legitimate timber. City officials are hoping the extra protection afforded...