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Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
A homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others, Russian state media reported citing security officials.
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The New York Times revealed that freelance reporter Matthew Cole was subpoenaed by the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 U.S. Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
Tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, resulting in at least 67 deaths and triggering fierce political debate across Europe over migration policies and social media’s role.
Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, continuing military operations despite a U.S. diplomatic roadmap aimed at implementing a ceasefire agreement.
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Virunga National Park in eastern DRC is implementing health checkpoints and deploying medical personnel to combat Ebola spread while protecting endangered mountain gorillas from infection.
A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
Harare experienced lighter traffic and increased police presence following a shutdown call protesting constitutional amendments that critics say could extend President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 34 people. The disaster triggered a mall explosion, destroyed thousands of homes, and left over 79,000 without water.
Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Tens of thousands of residents in southwestern France were permitted to return home as firefighters battled wildfires consuming 100,000 acres amid a historic European heatwave.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi has been provisionally released from prison in Casablanca after 18 days of detention on charges of insulting a constitutional institution.
Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk
Liberia faces a growing kush crisis affecting young people, with families seeking treatment amid limited rehabilitation options and questions about whether enforcement targets major traffickers or street-level users.
Is Israel really ready to withdraw from Gaza?
A disarmament agreement requiring Israeli withdrawal from Gaza has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and politicians, despite U.S. President Trump’s support for the deal.
Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied plans to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea, stating passage through the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains free of charge.
Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
Five years after President Kais Saied’s 2021 power consolidation, Tunisia faces deteriorating conditions including widespread blackouts, wildfires, and public demonstrations amid government crackdowns on media and opposition figures.
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq face mounting pressure as their military assets are heavily attacked by Iran amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Singapore fines French teen for iJooz vending machine straw-licking stunt
A 19-year-old French student studying in Singapore was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and returning it to the dispenser.
Five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Zelensky reported that a Russian missile attack killed five members of the Voronov family near his hometown of Kryvyi Rih, calling it a “horrific crime” amid a broader barrage of over 70 missiles and 280 drones.
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, former Turkish Prime Minister and onetime Erdogan ally, announced he is stepping down from politics this week and dissolving his Future Party, citing corruption and democratic decline.
Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount
Iran faces mounting internal crises including economic deterioration, public executions, broadcaster bias accusations, and large-scale corruption involving government trusts, even as the country remains engaged in an escalating five-month war with the US.
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military offensive against Houthis by sea and possibly land to protect its Red Sea oil exports, while organizing a multinational maritime coalition with 14 states.
Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned days after a deadly shooting at a summer festival killed three people and injured four others, including a young child.
Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave
The daughter of a British couple killed in a Spanish wildfire disputes claims they ignored evacuation orders, calling for a government investigation into emergency response failures.
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