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German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
Germany has approved nearly 800 million euros in arms export licenses to Israel in the first five months of 2026, with over 60 percent linked to a submarine project.
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100
Pakistan’s monsoon rains and flooding have killed at least 107 people and injured 344 others since late June, with authorities warning of additional downpours expected later this week.
Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared that artificial intelligence has reached ‘the singularity,’ where AI surpasses human intelligence, sparking both optimism and concern about control and safety.
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The ICC’s Assembly of States Parties voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. The decision follows a lengthy investigation and removes him from the world’s only permanent war-crimes tribunal.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
Israeli settlers have set fires to two mosques and damaged vehicles and farmland in the West Bank, Palestinian officials report, amid escalating tensions following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians.
Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
Mount Olympus has been added to Unesco’s world heritage list after a 12-year application process, joining sites including D-day beaches in Normandy and ancient Japanese capitals.
Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military
Lebanon’s military claims Israel is obstructing its takeover of security control in southern villages under a phased withdrawal agreement, with continued Israeli military operations preventing full deployment.
‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war
Kazakhstan suspends oil exports after drone attacks blamed on Ukraine damage its Black Sea terminal, disrupting supplies to European markets as President Tokayev urges Russia-Ukraine conflict resolution.
Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
Israel’s military forces advanced into southwestern Syria and established checkpoints, drawing UN condemnation of violations against Syrian sovereignty and a 1974 disengagement agreement.
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
Romania shot down a third Russian drone in as many days and summoned Moscow’s ambassador to protest repeated airspace violations amid escalating concerns about the Ukraine conflict affecting NATO territory.
Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will address the UN in New York City despite an ICC arrest warrant, dismissing criticism from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and pushing disputed claims about him.
Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover
Cuba’s president accused the US of genocide and economic strangulation, citing an oil embargo imposed in January that has caused severe shortages and blackouts affecting the island nation.
What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?
Iran faces mounting economic pressure from US naval blockades, oil export constraints, and expanded regional military disruptions affecting maritime trade corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing had multiple abortions, texts reveal
Text messages shown at a hearing reveal a 14-year-old accused murder victim had multiple abortions, prosecutors say, in a case against singer D4vd who faces charges including murder and sexual abuse of a minor.
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Trump attended a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, delivering a speech that mixed lighter moments with criticism of the media as “fake news” and accusations of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Iran accused Ukraine of attacking a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, killing one sailor and injuring another, summoning Kyiv’s envoy to protest the incident.
Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence
Israeli police arrested nine people at a Tel Aviv demonstration organized by left-wing groups protesting settler violence in the occupied West Bank on Saturday.
Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?
Zimbabwe is restricting unprocessed mineral exports to build domestic processing industries, but smaller miners worry they lack the capital and infrastructure to participate in the transformation.
Left-wing Democrats are riding high – but can they lure back swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats in Michigan are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but party divisions persist over whether such candidates can win back working-class swing voters who shifted to Trump.
Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa
South Africa has experienced violent demonstrations against immigrants since March, with armed robberies and forced displacement targeting foreign nationals in informal settlements near Johannesburg.
Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
Israel announced plans for a major military operation in the West Bank following clashes in a Palestinian village that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead, with dozens more reported wounded.
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