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Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve
The UK Home Office is allowing victims of modern slavery on skilled worker visas to work for any employer, rather than remaining tied to a sponsoring employer under post-Brexit rules.
‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation
Swedish opposition party pledges to reopen deportation cases for British nationals facing removal due to Brexit administrative issues, calling for greater humanitarian consideration.
Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Spain’s prime minister told parliament the government has found no evidence that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into Ceuta in late July, despite an emerging police report suggesting otherwise.
Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy
A shootout between Ukraine’s domestic security service and military intelligence directorate in central Kyiv injured several people, prompting President Zelenskyy to call the incident “disgraceful.”
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Iran struck US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE with missiles and drones, continuing attacks despite new sanctions. Israel’s defence chief warned economic pressure could push Tehran toward more extreme measures.
Rise of far-right leader Roberto Vannacci challenges Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrates her government becoming the longest-serving since World War II, but faces a political challenge from far-right rival Roberto Vannacci, whose new party has surged to 8% in polls.
Houthi fighters clash with Yemeni government forces in country’s southwest
Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters clash across multiple fronts in the southwest as the Iran-backed group launches a broad offensive along the Red Sea coast.
Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions
President Trump has dismissed media reports of low US munitions stockpiles during the seven-month Iran war, calling news outlets ‘treasonous scum’ while claiming military production is at unprecedented levels.
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syria has begun destroying remnants of a clandestine chemical weapons program from the al-Assad era, with UN verification of the destruction of aerial bombs and munitions for the first time since 2014.
Spain requests emergency funding from the EU over Ceuta migrants
Spain formally requested emergency EU funding following a major migration surge into its North African enclave of Ceuta late last month that resulted in dozens of deaths.
Fatah meets Palestinian breakaway faction in effort to head off rivals
Fatah and Mohammed Dahlan’s Democratic Reform bloc held reconciliation talks in Egypt as rival Palestinian factions discuss forming a coalition ahead of November legislative elections.
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Syria’s removal from the US terrorism sponsorship list after 45 years clears a major obstacle to the country’s economic reintegration and financial system access following its 2024 regime change.
Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with army
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced its dissolution after merging with the Syrian army, marking a major shift following the government’s ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.
India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations
Indian students and unemployed youth clashed with police in Bihar while demanding job access and transparency in recruitment exams, a month after similar Gen Z protests in New Delhi.
Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman discussed establishing a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a joint mine-clearing project, with plans for permanent arrangements to follow.
Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Indonesian authorities organized a mass prayer gathering in South Sumatra on Tuesday as widespread wildfires scorched forests and peatlands, creating thick smoke that blanketed cities across the region.
Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust
Libyan factions have drafted an initial election pact addressing electoral laws and elections commission restructuring, though significant mistrust and implementation challenges remain among key stakeholders.
Bangladesh-India reset stalls over Hasina: What would break the deadlock?
Bangladesh and India’s bilateral relations have stalled over the treatment of former PM Sheikh Hasina, who is exiled in India and facing extradition requests and allegations of conducting political activities from Indian soil.
Global ocean temperatures hit record high as El Nino intensifies
Global sea surface temperatures have reached their highest level on record at 21.1 degrees Celsius, driven by intensifying El Niño conditions and long-term human-caused climate warming.
Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat
A Wisconsin Maine Coon kitten named Erebus Anomaly set a new Guinness World Record with 29 toes, surpassing the previous record of 28 held since 2002.
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday hours after Trump announced plans to meet leader Kim Jong Un, dismissing U.S. efforts to shorten military drills with South Korea as insufficient.
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Judge Orders City To Pay $259K In Libel Suit
One Nebraska town has made headlines after being accused of libel by one of its very own citizens. The city of Lincoln, Nebraska found itself in hot water after one woman sued the city and accused Lincoln’s Crime Stopper’s chapter of slander and libel. It all started...
Fraternity Accused In Man’s Death After Slipping Off Bridge
A Clemson University fraternity is facing a lawsuit after a student’s death last September. Tucker Hipps was pledging for the university’s chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity when he was allegedly “forced” to walk along the railing of a bridge during an early...
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