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Chalong Riewrang: Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
A former Thai MP allegedly killed a local official near Bangkok and confessed to a political commentator during a YouTube livestream before being arrested by police.
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war’s impact on midterms
A new report reveals decades of sexual misconduct at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts, documenting approximately 70 abuse allegations against nearly 50 adults spanning from the 1950s through the 2010s.
From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of a major European crime organization, was extradited to Ireland and imprisoned at Portlaoise, marking a stark shift from his luxurious Dubai lifestyle.
How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
An Al Jazeera investigation documents a coordinated anti-Muslim campaign on X targeting Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed, centered on his use of the Arabic phrase “inshallah” during his election night speech.
Jean hoped bird flu wouldn’t come to Australia. Then it arrived – and she saw a tern ‘trembling and swaying’
South Australia confirms its first H5 bird flu case, prompting bird enthusiasts to join a volunteer network identifying and reporting potentially infected birds in their communities.
‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
Syria and Russia have reached a memorandum of understanding regarding Moscow’s military bases following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, allowing both nations to preserve their strategic relationship on new terms.
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
Sudan’s military chief has held unannounced talks with political and civil society groups aimed at establishing conditions for national dialogue, with participants agreeing on steps including dropping capital charges against opposition leaders.
‘We’ve had a lot of close calls’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced over 12,000 residents to evacuate, with officials still assessing the damage to homes and drought conditions worsening the situation.
30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac’s murder
Duane Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, will stand trial for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, charged with murder with gang intent and facing life in prison if convicted.
Ebola started in DR Congo earlier and officials are playing catch-up, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began three months before official declaration on 15 May, with over 1,900 deaths recorded, making it the second-worst outbreak in history.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht Launchpad did not respond to a Coast Guard call for assistance when a nearby boat ran out of fuel off Alaska, as the crew did not receive the request in time, according to his spokesperson.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Oman is attempting to contain an extensive oil spill covering approximately 400 square kilometers off its southern coast from a tanker stranded in a protected marine area for over a month.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, has been barred from participating in next month’s parliamentary elections after a Moscow court ruled against it in a case brought by a pro-Kremlin nationalist party.
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
A passenger train service between Finland and Sweden has resumed operations after nearly 40 years, linking Oulu to Haparanda and creating Europe’s longest potential rail route.
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Mohsen Rezaee, a veteran IRGC commander, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, alongside other military appointments in key security positions.
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Lebanon has indicted former central bank chief Riad Salameh and a commercial banker over financial crimes including embezzlement and illicit enrichment, marking the first time a private sector banker has been charged in connection with the former governor.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
Kano, Nigeria hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples sponsored by the state government, which spent 1.5 billion naira to cover dowries and household goods while authorities worked to verify genuine partnerships.
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
Canada’s federal government mobilized assistance as unprecedented fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia killed one person and forced approximately 22,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
New Houthi missile and drone attacks kill seven in Yemen’s al-Makha
Houthi forces launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Yemen’s al-Makha port city, killing at least seven people and wounding 30 others in attacks that extended a broader assault on government-held coastal areas.
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Morocco’s budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has joined a political party ahead of parliamentary elections on September 23, sparking debate about managerial competence versus traditional politics.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures on specialist advice, with observation expected to last two days. The announcement coincided with his 79th birthday.
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