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UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
A 19-year-old South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years and three months in the UK for piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the English Channel with 165 people aboard.
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Indonesian divers have recovered three bodies from a capsized passenger ferry in the Java Sea, with 126 people still missing and nine confirmed dead so far.
Carney’s new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer ties with the European Union, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing associate membership status, as tensions with the United States escalate over tariffs.
Kohat: At least 21 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least 21 people, including 15 police officers and a child, were killed in a car-bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Kohat, Pakistan, with over 100 injured.
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
French President Macron warned that Russian hybrid attacks against Europe have intensified, announcing plans to protect critical infrastructure and defense sites from cyberattacks and sabotage.
Flight chaos for hundreds of thousands was caused in ‘millisecond’ by software error
A software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system corrupted flight data in milliseconds, causing a six-hour outage last week that disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers and led to mass flight cancellations across the UK and beyond.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after six decades
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades, handing leadership to his son Howard while transitioning to chairman emeritus.
Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians marched in Tehran on Friday in a government-organized rally showcasing a newly formed volunteer force pledging readiness to defend the country amid ongoing tensions.
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections, with other states following in coming weeks. Early voting options have expanded significantly across the country since 2000.
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korea’s president says US-North Korea dialogue is possible under Trump, while confirming Seoul will not deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Nigerian police are investigating the deaths of 37 people held in custody after arrest for illegal mining, with officials citing disease while reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation.
‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions
Western sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have drawn political condemnation but appear unlikely to significantly influence voter behavior ahead of October elections.
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a retired Italian vessel now named KRI Sriwijaya, which the government says will support disaster relief and humanitarian operations across the archipelago.
‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs
Research reveals that Boko Haram and ISIL affiliates are using major AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok for bomb-making, attack planning, and combat operations, according to University of Cambridge findings.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates for the first time in over three years to combat persistent inflation, despite President Trump’s opposition to the move.
Austin Tice: Assad regime planned US journalist’s kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
US journalist Austin Tice, who vanished in Syria in 2012, was kidnapped through a calculated operation planned over more than a month, according to BBC investigations citing regime members and intelligence files.
India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
The US House passed legislation enabling President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, directly threatening India’s substantial imports from Russia.
How Ed Sheeran’s tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
Ed Sheeran’s tour faced upheaval after rapper Macklemore expressed solidarity with Gaza during a concert, leading venue owners to remove him and other artists to withdraw in protest.
Yemen: Wreckage of downed Saudi fighter jet seen in verified video
The BBC has verified footage showing wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet that Iran-backed Houthis claim to have shot down over Yemen using a domestically-produced missile.
The UK’s King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
King Charles warned AI industry leaders of existential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, urging them to prioritize safety as the technology develops rapidly.
Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks
France, Lebanon, and Jordan convened in Paris to mobilize international support for strengthening the Lebanese military and addressing ongoing Israeli military operations in the country’s southern region.
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