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Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato
Russia threatens UK retaliation over missile technology support for Ukraine, as reports emerge of CIA chief’s secretive Moscow visit to warn against NATO attacks.
Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Three Stars and Stripes journalists have sued the Defense Department after their firings, alleging the Trump administration violated their First Amendment rights in an effort to control the military newspaper’s editorial independence.
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal to secure long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields for American companies, with output guaranteed for US supply, sources say.
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians marched on parliament in Jakarta demanding stronger measures against corruption, including asset seizure and harsher penalties for corrupt officials.
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
The DRC has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola with over 50,000 doses, though the vaccine’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain remains unproven.
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
Six months after US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February, analysts expect a prolonged conflict rather than regime collapse, leaving Arab Gulf states navigating economic disruptions and strategic uncertainty.
U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge military drill next month to address North Korean nuclear threats, despite recent diplomatic overtures from the Trump administration.
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Singapore’s government plans to clear forest land for residential development, sparking rare public protests with over 60,000 petition signatures and 2,000 people rallying at Speakers’ Corner against the projects.
‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
Dozens of Australians remain missing following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, with families hoping for safe returns. Nepal authorities report over 1,500 people missing and 469 confirmed dead in the disaster.
Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a deadly flash flood affecting Nepal and Tibet, with scientists warning that climate change is destabilizing mountain regions worldwide and threatening millions of people.
Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes on Gaza, as Israel’s defense minister renewed threats to expel residents from areas where kites are flown.
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28 billion worth of US goods, effective September 8, following the collapse of trade talks and Trump administration levies on Canadian imports.
Thursday briefing: Will the government reform the system to bring down our energy bills?
Britain’s energy price cap is rising 4% from October to £1,723 annually, prompting calls for government reform despite recent VAT cuts and promises of relief from cost-of-living pressures.
Pakistan PIMS fire: Witnesses say door was locked as Islamabad hospital blaze killed 14 babies
A fire at a Pakistani hospital’s maternity ward killed 14 infants on Wednesday morning. Witnesses dispute accounts of rescue response times and ward access protocols.
South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
South African authorities arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country, seizing hundreds of eggs in homemade incubators.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial over children’s killings
Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial concludes with closing arguments Thursday. The Massachusetts mother admits killing her three children but claims severe mental illness should exempt her from legal responsibility.
FDA approves breakthrough drug daraxonrasib to treat pancreatic cancer
The FDA approved daraxonrasib, a pancreatic cancer treatment that nearly doubled survival time to 13.2 months in clinical trials, compared to 6.6 months with chemotherapy.
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU – and it could be decided on fish
Iceland holds a referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks this Saturday. The vote is extremely close, with fishing rights emerging as the central issue dividing voters.
Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy
The discovery of a sunken Irgun militia ship has triggered a competition among Israeli right-wing politicians to claim its legacy ahead of October elections, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir each seeking to control its symbolic significance.
Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
Trump’s Gaza ceasefire representative criticized Israel’s ongoing military strikes on Wednesday, warning that rejecting the U.S. proposal risks triggering another conflict in the devastated territory.
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist celebrated for her polka-dot paintings and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at age 97 from multiple organ failure.
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
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