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Pilot and crew member die in helicopter crash battling Utah fire
A pilot and crew member died when their firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah on Friday near Richfield.
Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square
Brussels abandoned its ambitious plan for a shaded steel canopy atop Schuman Square, leaving what critics call Europe’s largest frying pan—a bare concrete expanse lacking greenery.
Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities issued a tender for 627 housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement in the occupied West Bank, with a construction deadline set for November 30.
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
China has cancelled over 1,600 flights and evacuated roughly 500,000 people as Typhoon Dolphin approaches its eastern coast. The country issued its most severe typhoon warning ahead of the storm’s expected landfall overnight on Sunday.
Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime boss returning to Ireland amid tight security
Daniel Kinahan, a 49-year-old suspected crime boss, has been extradited from the UAE to Ireland on a government jet to face charges of directing a criminal organization.
Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian ballistic missile strikes near Kyiv, as Ukraine faces critical shortages of Western-donated air defense interceptors.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s ex-lawyer, narrowly confirmed as attorney general
Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as U.S. attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition.
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US pledged $1 billion to Colombia on its new right-wing president’s inauguration day, as he vowed an aggressive crackdown on drug cartels and criminal organizations.
UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
The UAE accused Iran of striking an ADNOC tanker with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing condemnation from Gulf and Arab governments. The company reported 15 vessels attacked since the conflict began.
What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
President Trump announced executive orders targeting birth tourism and restricting birthright citizenship for certain groups, part of renewed efforts after the Supreme Court rejected his previous attempt in June.
Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land
Israeli prosecutors have indicted a settler for shooting a Palestinian activist last July, marking the first indictment this decade for an Israeli killing a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank.
Spain to impose border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Spain imposed border controls on air and sea travel from Italy starting at midnight, escalating a dispute over migrant arrivals in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdue
A book on Greek architecture borrowed from an Australian library 150 years ago has been returned after being discovered hidden in a fireplace, with the borrower likely connected to Parliament construction work in London.
Hunter Biden says pardon was ‘not good’ for America or his father’s legacy
Hunter Biden told the BBC he is “the most privileged person there is” after receiving a presidential pardon, acknowledging it was not beneficial for America or his father’s legacy.
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
More than 8 million Sudanese school-age children remain out of school due to the ongoing civil war, with the UN warning the conflict threatens an entire generation’s future.
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Federal judges cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary deportation protections for South Sudanese and Myanmar nationals, affecting approximately 4,200 people total.
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Iraq’s prime minister met with Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief in Baghdad to repair relations after a joint Saudi-US military operation killed 20 fighters in late July.
‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is conducting its first national census in 42 years, with authorities aiming to provide official identification and reliable population data for millions of citizens lacking documented identity.
Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building
Approximately 300 people, including about 100 children, are camping outside a squatted Rome building after a minor fire led to evacuation and legal seizure, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Typhoon Dolphin struck Japan’s Okinawa region, injuring five people and affecting thousands, while moving toward China where authorities have halted ports and schools.
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
The US Department of Defense announced a $400 million conditional loan to support an Australian mining company’s plan to develop the world’s first primary scandium mine, aiming to reduce Western dependence on Chinese supply.
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