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US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua
The US announced plans to use the Organization of American States to isolate Nicaragua following constitutional changes that restrict opposition parties and extend the presidential term.
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia condemned an Iranian attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that killed two Philippine citizens, with regional neighbors also criticizing the incident as a violation of international maritime law.
Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge
Israeli forces fired tear gas into a West Bank mosque during evening prayers, while settlers attempted to torch another mosque elsewhere in the territory, as attacks on religious sites surge.
Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president’s powers
Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers, with 70% backing the changes in a referendum organized by the military government.
Massachusetts primary results: Key takeaways
Veteran Democrats defeated younger challengers in Massachusetts primary elections, with Senator Ed Markey defeating Representative Seth Moulton. Long-serving representatives Stephen Lynch and Richard Neal also secured their nominations.
Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attack
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been charged with murder for allegedly recording and livestreaming an attack on a San Diego mosque that killed three people on 18 May.
Sexual assaults in Ceuta happening almost every day, prosecutors say
Spanish prosecutors report 23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, have occurred in Ceuta since approximately 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco at the end of July, with approximately 5,000 remaining in the autonomous city.
Times Square stabbing: Woman killed and suspect shot dead by police
A 32-year-old woman was killed in a stabbing attack in Times Square on Monday afternoon. The suspect, armed with two knives, was shot and killed by police after refusing to drop her weapons.
Alps murders: Luger in a lake gives hope for French cold case
A Luger pistol discovered in Lake Annecy in the Alps has renewed hope for solving a British family’s unsolved murder case from 14 years ago, with forensic experts now examining the weapon.
Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Israel’s defense and finance ministries are clashing over spiraling military spending as the country faces multiple ongoing conflicts across the region, with the military warning of budget shortfalls.
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks with 52.8% opposing membership, though the result differs significantly from Brexit-style EU rejection given the country’s existing deep integration with the bloc.
EU considers military mission to replace UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon
The EU is considering a military mission to advise and train Lebanese forces as the UN peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon expires at the end of 2026, though the success of such efforts remains uncertain amid ongoing Israeli operations.
Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods
Israeli forces demolished Palestinian homes in the West Bank as settlers attacked residents, prompting EU discussions on potential sanctions against settlement goods.
Relief as Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive
An Australian missing after major floods on the Nepal-Tibet border last week has been found alive, reducing the number of unaccounted Australians from 43 to 42.
How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring
Tunisia faces a severe cost-of-living crisis nearly 16 years after the Arab Spring uprising, with food prices rising dramatically as currency weakness and subsidy reductions strain households.
Duolingo D-Day: Iranians question latest US sanctions targeting education
The US has suspended education-related sanctions licenses and major testing organizations have halted services in Iran, blocking thousands of students from obtaining language certificates needed for international education.
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
Rival Libyan political factions signed a UN-mediated agreement aimed at holding unified elections within 24 months, though deep mistrust and armed divisions pose significant obstacles to implementation.
‘I’ll never be Swedish enough’: Far-right campaign upsets minority groups
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats party launched a controversial campaign at Stockholm Central Station weeks before the general election, triggering concerns among immigrant and minority communities.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children
Israeli military operations in Gaza resulted in at least four deaths, including two children, with separate attacks occurring in northern and central areas of the territory on Tuesday morning.
Airlink stunt: South African airline defends low-altitude flight over packed stadium
South African airline Airlink defended a low-altitude aerial display over a Cape Town stadium during a rugby match, saying it was carefully planned with aviation authority approval.
Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Iran faces severe economic crisis with runaway inflation, currency collapse, and fuel shortages as the US launches new sanctions. Food prices have surged dramatically, straining households and prompting government concerns about social unrest.
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