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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.
Drugs in pastries, months on the run: the double-life of Lebanese influencer Dr Food
Lebanese TikTok food influencer Dr Food was arrested after months on the run following charges of international drug trafficking and smuggling narcotics through pastries.
Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule
Meta agreed to pay states up to $17 billion in a settlement over child safety allegations, with funds supporting youth mental health programs and platform changes including time limits for minors.
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve a ban on goods from Israeli settlements after Israel issued tenders for over 1,200 units in the occupied West Bank’s E1 project.
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
An Israeli strike on a southern Lebanese town killed a woman who had been married for 48 hours and wounded six others, according to Lebanese authorities, as tensions continue escalating in the region.
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities
A former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during a Minneapolis immigration raid was released from a Texas jail after federal authorities declined to order his extradition to Minnesota.
What we should make of CIA boss John Ratcliffe’s secret trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret, unannounced trip to Moscow to meet Russian intelligence officials, with reports suggesting he warned against escalation in Ukraine and potential attacks on NATO members.
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny
California election officials are preparing for increased federal scrutiny of the state’s elections, as President Trump continues making unsubstantiated fraud claims ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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.
Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri has been charged with failing to declare approximately $40 million in assets across multiple currencies and precious metals to the country’s anti-corruption agency.
Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens
King Harald V of Norway is hospitalized in extremely serious condition at age 89, receiving treatment for a rare blood disorder. His family, including Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, have gathered at his bedside.
How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced daily vessel traffic from over 100 ships to just five, creating one of the worst maritime shipping disruptions in decades and disrupting global trade flows.
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
China has rejected threatened US sanctions over its trade with Iran, declaring such measures illegal and pledging to take necessary steps to protect its interests amid escalating economic pressure.
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
A gang attack on the Kenscoff community near Haiti’s capital killed at least 47 people and resulted in more than 50 kidnappings earlier this week, marking one of the largest mass abductions in recent years.
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan acquitted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing trial, has died aged 70. He was cleared of charges related to the attack on Pan Am Flight 103.
Sugar prices: India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets
India is importing 1 million tonnes of sugar for the first time in nearly a decade as prices surge 40% in two months, driven by festival season demand and production shortfalls.
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