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South Korea police find four bodies on Jeju island as missing persons scandal deepens
South Korean police face mounting criticism after four bodies were discovered on Jeju island, with a sergeant accused of mishandling missing persons cases and prematurely closing investigations.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
A far-right Israeli lawmaker damaged a Palestinian memorial with a sledgehammer in the occupied West Bank while under military escort, drawing widespread criticism across the political spectrum.
Canada’s retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
US-Canada trade negotiations collapsed after Vice-President Vance dismissed Canada’s position, triggering tariffs and testing whether the Trump administration can impose its will on a major ally.
Radiation link in flight attendant’s breast cancer, French court finds
A French court recognized cosmic radiation as a factor in a flight attendant’s breast cancer, establishing it as an occupational disease and opening the way for similar claims from other crew members.
Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
A fake pro-Israel thinktank website published over 560,000 words in nine days using AI optimization techniques to influence chatbots, according to reporting on a site filed with US authorities as foreign agent material.
On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Gaza farmers face deadly risks while struggling to grow food on diminishing land amid water and fertilizer shortages, with over 80% of greenhouses destroyed.
Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade ban
Christians for Israel’s Israeli Product Centre is suing the Dutch government to block its planned ban on imports from West Bank settlements, set to take effect September 22, arguing the measure is one-sided and conflicts with EU free trade principles.
Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases
Russian President Putin and Syrian President al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and the future of Russia’s military bases in Syria during a telephone call.
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iran’s government says domestic capacities will sustain its economy despite new US sanctions imposed this week, with officials emphasizing self-sufficiency strategies and stockpiling essential goods.
US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on British activist group Palestine Action and other pro-Palestine organizations, escalating efforts against critics of Israel under the Trump administration.
Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military?
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced its dissolution on Tuesday, merging with the Syrian military, though analysts say the integration process remains incomplete and significant questions persist.
UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem facility
The head of UNRWA condemned an Israeli seizure of its East Jerusalem training facility, calling it part of a campaign to weaken the agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.
Israel-Hamas truce failure ‘point of no return,’ envoy warns
A UN official warns that failure of the Gaza ceasefire would represent a ‘point of no return,’ following Israeli PM Netanyahu’s rejection of a US-backed 15-point peace plan.
Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
Iran’s strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, recently described as central to its security doctrine, faces erosion as alternative pipeline routes and workarounds reduce its economic leverage and force reconsideration of Tehran’s negotiating position.
China hits out at ‘illegal’ new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran and its trading partners including China, which vowed to take “all necessary measures” to protect its interests and described the measures as illegal.
Nigeria kidnappings: President Bola Tinubu orders manhunt after victim video uploaded
Nigeria’s president has ordered a manhunt after armed gunmen attacked four villages in Niger state last Friday, with estimates suggesting up to 500 people were abducted in simultaneous assaults.
Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
Ukraine has received a small batch of US Patriot interceptors and confirmed future supplies of French Crotale missiles, though President Zelenskyy says the country needs significantly more air defense systems.
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Instagram’s leader testified that few teenagers used a safety feature designed to reduce addiction before it became default in 2024, as Meta faces a major trial over allegations of deliberately addictive platform design.
Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says
A medical group reports that a Sudanese rebel faction aligned with the RSF killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan, displacing many civilians from the region.
Man on trial for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder claims he was framed
A businessman on trial for murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia claims he was framed by police and that Malta’s top governmental adviser masterminded the killing.
‘Outrageous’: UN condemns Israeli threat to expel Gaza residents over kites
The UN condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from Gaza areas where children have been flying kites, calling the warning “outrageous.”
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