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Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
A series of Houthi attacks in recent weeks has intensified tensions between the pro-Iranian rebels and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, threatening to reignite the conflict that had calmed since a 2022 truce.
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US lawmakers are expressing concern over reports of deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, including accounts of sailors attempting to jump overboard.
Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’
Ukraine has proposed a deal with Russia to cease attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, potentially reopening a crucial grain corridor used for food exports worldwide.
Trump administration ‘gutted’ federal civil rights enforcement, HRW says
Human Rights Watch reports that Trump administration staffing cuts and policy changes have significantly weakened federal civil rights enforcement across multiple agencies since January 2025.
Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen accused of plotting to kill a Ukrainian American in Warsaw, marking what officials say is the first known Russian-ordered attack on a U.S. citizen in NATO territory.
Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard University, ruling the claimed violations of civil rights protections for Jewish students lacked sufficient evidence.
Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat
Millions across Europe endure extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 35C as the continent experiences another intensifying heatwave affecting over 135 million people.
Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 273 people and damaging four major hospitals in the city of Cali. Health officials have stabilized the situation through coordinated expansion of medical capacity and widespread volunteer support.
Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?
The UK government is closing 13 more asylum hotels this week as part of a plan to end hotel use entirely by the end of this parliament, raising questions about where residents will be relocated and how communities will be affected.
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a major architect of China’s economic reforms and WTO entry, has died at age 97. He served as premier from 1998-2003 and transformed China into a manufacturing powerhouse.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% year-over-year in July as food and energy prices moderated, though month-to-month increases in housing costs offset some gains.
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
Iran’s new security chief declares the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends military operations, lifts its blockade, releases frozen assets, and agrees to regional ceasefires.
WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus criticized President Trump’s vaccine policy overhaul, stating it contradicts decades of scientific evidence and that vaccination decisions should be guided by science, not politics.
Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress
President Trump remarked that pro-Israel lobbying groups have lost significant influence in Congress compared to previous decades, citing shifts in Democratic and Republican support.
White House construction project to cost almost $1bn
The Trump administration is spending nearly $1 billion on White House construction projects including a new ballroom, funded through federal accounts, security agencies, and private donations amid legal and ethical concerns.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that could become the deadliest on record, according to the World Health Organization.
Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’
Iraq’s Prime Minister states the September 30 deadline for US-led coalition withdrawal is final, marking the end of foreign military presence in the country following decades of involvement.
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death
Brazil ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl died by suicide following a livestream where authorities say she was encouraged to harm herself.
Trump says Press Secretary Leavitt to leave post
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to focus on her family, President Trump announced, calling her one of his most trusted aides.
Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities
Australia will begin vaccinating native bird species in captivity against H5 bird flu as the virus spreads across the country, with state governments managing the rollout of the program.
US says it fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
The US military says it fired missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to reach Iranian ports, hitting its engine room after the crew ignored warnings.
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