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Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM
Andy Burnham, former Manchester mayor, has been elected leader of the UK’s governing Labour Party and will become prime minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer.
China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a 29-nation artificial intelligence alliance called WAICO, urging international cooperation on AI development and opposing any single country’s dominance of the technology.
UN urges probe into deaths in Pakistani-administered Kashmir unrest
The UN human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into clashes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir that have killed at least 31 people since last month.
Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant
Satellite imagery reveals new damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant following recent US military strikes during escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims
Nearly 5,000 people have been confirmed dead in earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, with UN estimates suggesting up to 50,000 may remain missing.
Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering
A 28-year-old Vietnamese activist became a rare public figure in her country by joining a Gaza aid flotilla, drawing widespread support among young Vietnamese before her detention by Israeli forces.
Mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, Mary Jo, dies at 91
Mary Jo Campbell, mother of Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner, has died at age 91. Jenner announced the death on Thursday via social media.
Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids
Hong Kong’s security chief warned booksellers to ensure their inventory poses no national security risks, one day after police arrested five people linked to two independent bookstores in the latest enforcement action.
Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities
Over 800 wildfires burning across Canada are generating hazardous air quality alerts across multiple US states, with smoke blanketing major cities from Detroit to New York and forcing evacuations from First Nations communities.
‘Even Politburo members can be touched’: what the latest purge says about Xi Jinping’s China
China expelled politburo member Ma Xingrui on Tuesday, marking the third senior party official purged since 2022 as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption campaign.
Taco Bell withdraws lettuce from menu after links to explosive diarrhea
Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu in five states following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated produce that has sickened over 1,600 people.
TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production in Arizona
Taiwan’s TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in Arizona production, raising its total US commitment to $265 billion and supporting President Trump’s manufacturing expansion goals.
Venezuela’s earthquake recovery overshadows its push for democracy
Venezuela’s earthquake recovery has overshadowed pro-democracy demonstrations, as acting President Delcy Rodríguez prioritizes reconstruction over holding elections following last month’s deadly quakes.
TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production in Arizona
Taiwan’s TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in Arizona production, raising its total US commitment to $265 billion and supporting President Trump’s manufacturing expansion goals.
Venezuela’s earthquake recovery overshadows its push for democracy
Venezuela’s earthquake recovery has overshadowed pro-democracy demonstrations, as acting President Delcy Rodríguez prioritizes reconstruction over holding elections following last month’s deadly quakes.
US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department approved a $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, including Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems, to strengthen the kingdom’s air defenses amid regional tensions.
US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department approved a $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, including Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems, to strengthen the kingdom’s air defenses amid regional tensions.
At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area as Camp Mystic
At least one person has died as catastrophic flooding from the Guadalupe River ravages central Texas, the same region hit by deadly floods last summer that killed over 130 people.
At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area as Camp Mystic
At least one person has died as catastrophic flooding from the Guadalupe River ravages central Texas, the same region hit by deadly floods last summer that killed over 130 people.
Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists
The Trump administration is limiting student visas to four years and foreign journalist visas to 240 days maximum, ending decades-old indefinite stay policies under a new Department of Homeland Security rule.
Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists
The Trump administration is limiting student visas to four years and foreign journalist visas to 240 days maximum, ending decades-old indefinite stay policies under a new Department of Homeland Security rule.
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