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Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
US President Donald Trump said during a visit to Ireland that he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland, prompting swift rebuttal from UK and Northern Ireland unionist leaders.
Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
Iraq closed three border crossings with Iran while investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that were launched from Iraqi territory.
Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting
Bahrain will not attend a proposed meeting in Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping, citing security concerns and refusing to participate before restoring diplomatic ties with Iran.
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully ordered workforce cuts at FEMA, finding the Department of Homeland Security exceeded its authority in restricting the disaster agency’s ability to manage personnel.
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
Iranian-backed Houthis have rapidly captured approximately 130 kilometers of strategically important Yemeni coastline, now controlling two critical maritime chokepoints and threatening global shipping routes.
Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist
Museum thefts across Europe have grown increasingly brazen following the Louvre robbery last October, with experts attributing the rise to copycat crimes and improved criminal tactics targeting high-value portable items.
Firefighters say glutathione helped them – their union warns it could be risky
Firefighters report symptom relief after inhaling glutathione following major wildfires, but their union warns the treatment lacks scientific evidence and poses potential safety risks.
NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on the northern beaches following a coordinated operation, with units capable of exceeding safe speed limits now destined for destruction.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Saturday, with South Korea’s military detecting the launch from the Wonsan area traveling about 250 kilometers.
Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel
Mexican authorities rescued eight people forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a clandestine clinic on a farm, with six suspected guards arrested.
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The “war on terror” phrase, introduced after the September 11 attacks, employed sanitized language like “enhanced interrogation” and “extraordinary rendition” that masked controversial US military and security policies.
Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden holds a close general election on Sunday between a center-left coalition and a right-wing bloc that may bring the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism charges against a deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders who organized protests in 2023 against a prosecutor accused of obstructing the president’s election.
Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: ‘It’s like a dog set loose on us’
Kenya’s president ordered a crackdown on foreign traders operating small businesses, prompting fear and harassment among migrants from neighboring countries who say they face threats and potential expulsion.
After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 230-foot medieval embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is on display at London’s British Museum after nearly 900 years in France.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to 5-7 years in prison Friday under a national security law, highlighting the city’s shrinking civil liberties.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report attacks by US military forces at sea, claiming their vessels were destroyed during operations allegedly targeting drug traffickers. Communities say they are losing livelihoods and lack clarity on targeting justifications.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK Parliament voted against a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted dying, with 286 lawmakers opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The US has declared an end to its largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states and was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN
More than 46,000 people have been displaced by escalating fighting in Yemen between Houthi rebels and government forces, according to UN data. The International Organisation for Migration warned the figure is rising hourly.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which one-fifth of global oil supplies flow.
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Safe and Secure Niagara Falls – Efforts of OEIS
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