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‘What was their crime?’: BBC visits Iran school in Minab where strike killed 120 children
A strike on an Iranian school in February killed 156 people, including 120 children, in what experts say was likely a US military operation. The school was located next to an IRGC compound in the southern city of Minab.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000, with over 2,500 confirmed cases since the epidemic was declared in May.
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
France has evacuated approximately 20,000 people as wildfires spread across the Gironde region in the south-west, destroying around 3,400 hectares of land near the Bay of Arcachon.
South Korea: Woman acquitted of murdering newborn after delivery
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman of murdering her newborn after terminating her pregnancy at 36 weeks, reigniting debate over the country’s unclear abortion regulations.
Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
Swedish owners of a Viking ship replica used in the Hollywood film The Odyssey claim Universal has not paid $6,000 in repair costs after the vessel was allegedly damaged during production.
Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis have announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacked tankers in the Red Sea, escalating the conflict and threatening critical global trade routes through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close
President Trump stated he is close to deciding whether to launch a major military attack against Iran, with oil prices surging past $100 per barrel amid escalating regional tensions.
Far-right Israeli incursion heightens tensions at Al-Aqsa ahead of election
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during one of the year’s largest incursions, with far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir participating amid heightened election tensions.
Ukraine’s ousted defence chief rejects Zelensky’s job offer
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has rejected President Zelensky’s offer of alternative government positions, insisting he wants his original role back after his removal last week triggered mass protests.
UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out holding a new Scottish independence referendum, saying such a vote would distract from economic priorities during his recently begun administration.
Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi completed his first official visit to Iran since taking office in May, with both nations signing multiple agreements to deepen economic, security, and strategic cooperation.
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
The World Bank estimates earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with nearly half affecting residential buildings and significant impact on infrastructure and non-residential structures.
Lima: Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say
A fire in Lima, Peru killed 10 members of the same family, including five children, early Wednesday. Police are investigating whether arsonists deliberately set the blaze at the home in the La Victoria district.
Bangladesh: A year after deadly jet crash, families demand answers
A year after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a Dhaka school, killing 36 people, families demand the government release investigation findings and implement recommended survivor compensation.
Canada’s ‘powerful’ dairy sector is in Trump’s trade crosshairs
Canada’s dairy supply management system faces scrutiny as the US threatens 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods, citing the policy as unfair to American farmers seeking market access.
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria
Armed gangs killed at least 20 people in attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, part of escalating violence across the country’s northwest and central regions.
Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers were killed and six civilians injured in a Wednesday evening attack on a security checkpoint in southern Narathiwat province, with assailants stealing weapons before fleeing.
Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat
An opposition leader in a Tunisian prison fainted during an intense heatwave, according to a witness account from another political prisoner’s daughter, raising concerns about detention conditions.
Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
Top US and Russian diplomats met in Manila to discuss the Ukraine war, with Russia reaffirming openness to diplomatic settlement while maintaining demands for territorial concessions.
India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Indian Prime Minister Modi pledged to establish fast-track courts to punish those involved in exam paper leaks, responding to escalating youth-led protests over irregularities in national medical entrance exams.
More than 2,300 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
More than 2,300 Israeli settlers and far-right group members entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during a Jewish holiday, marking one of the year’s largest incursions.
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