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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Wildfires in France’s Gironde region flare up amid a fourth heatwave expected to bring 40C temperatures, with over 70,000 evacuated and 2,000 firefighters deployed to contain the flames.
Ukraine negotiator: ‘We have the upper hand’
Ukraine’s chief negotiator says Kyiv has momentum in talks with Russia, citing successful long-range drone strikes and stalled Russian advances on the battlefield.
Nigeria drug trade: How Mexican cartels have outsourced meth labs
Nigerian authorities have dismantled multiple methamphetamine laboratories operated by Mexican cartels, with four of five labs raided this year located in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in global drug production patterns.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration banned imports of new Chinese-made humanoid robots and power inverters on Tuesday, citing national security concerns over potential surveillance and cyberattack risks.
‘The heat took him from me’: India’s death toll rises amid escalating heat crisis
India’s death toll from extreme heat is rising amid a severe climate crisis, with experts warning the true number of fatalities is being dangerously undercounted by official statistics.
‘Israeli settlers laid siege to our home’: Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
Palestinian villages in the West Bank face weekly attacks by Israeli settlers, with residents describing their homes as under siege as settlement outposts expand across the territory.
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.
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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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...