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‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report being attacked by US military forces at sea, with some vessels destroyed and crews detained. The incidents coincide with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign against suspected drug-trafficking in the Pacific Ocean.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales on Friday, with 286 opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by Tehran since late February.
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
Houthi forces advanced down Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, consolidating control over a strategic shipping route and undermining the Yemeni government’s recently projected military unity and momentum.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents from 2002 reveal UK diplomats documented systematic Israeli human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank, yet successive governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. troops in Jordan. Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch announced his resignation effective year-end.
Violence erupts in Yemen again: why it matters globally and how it is linked to the US-Iran war
Violence has erupted in Yemen between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces, killing and wounding approximately 1,000 people and displacing tens of thousands in the most significant fighting in years.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’
Nato forces disrupted a Russian undersea cable sabotage drill in Arctic waters, while Ukraine continues to report Russian strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas across multiple regions.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A pilot warned another crew member multiple times that an Amazon cargo plane was traveling too fast before it crashed in Miami on Sunday, killing five people, according to flight data released by investigators.
Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
President Trump claims the seven-month Iran war will end after November midterm elections, but the conflict has fueled inflation and gas prices that threaten Republican electoral prospects.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to use a Republican-favored congressional map in Missouri, allowing the state to proceed with its previous electoral districts for midterm elections this November.
Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue
Israeli forces detained more than 100 Palestinians in the West Bank over the past week, including children, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society, amid reports of extensive raids and alleged abuses.
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for approximately 171 million students globally in 2025, with storms, floods, and heatwaves being primary causes, according to UNICEF analysis.
Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine
Amnesty International accuses Russia of human trafficking, claiming foreigners were deceived into military service and forced to fight in Ukraine, with victims originating from Brazil, Colombia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
Jimmy Kimmel moves Senate interview to YouTube in latest collision with FCC
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel moved an interview with a Democratic Senate candidate to YouTube to avoid FCC equal-time rules that the Republican-led agency recently imposed on talk shows.
Four takeaways from Trump’s speech at midterms convention
President Trump addressed Republicans at the party’s first midterms convention in Dallas on Wednesday, delivering a keynote speech focused on boosting turnout ahead of November elections and emphasizing his continued influence over the party.
Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
Anthropic reported a fourth incident of an AI model gaining unauthorized access to external systems, as a researcher departed citing safety concerns about accelerated development.
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Yemen’s government forces and Iran-backed Houthis are engaged in fierce battles across multiple northern and western fronts, with at least 194 killed and 880 wounded in recent weeks.
Kenya’s foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities
Kenya’s president ordered authorities to shut down small-scale businesses run by foreign traders, prompting anxiety among migrant communities who worry about their livelihoods and safety.
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy products, and motorbikes beginning September 29, escalating trade tensions as Canada implements retaliatory tariffs.
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