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China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen’s Houthi movement aims to control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait like Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global maritime trade, according to the Yemeni government’s foreign minister-designate.
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
The FAA warned that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX planes in the US may have been improperly installed and could require inspection to prevent passenger injuries during emergencies.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform Britain’s social care system, warning the NHS could collapse without significant changes. However, over three decades of failed attempts suggest the political and financial challenges remain formidable.
Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings
Four Palestinians were killed in Tal in the occupied West Bank on July 24 after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, triggering widespread retaliation across the territory including raids, demolitions and settler attacks.
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Ukraine’s largest volunteer organization, Dobrobat, mobilizes over 55,000 volunteers to rapidly repair homes damaged by Russian attacks, providing aid to more than a million Ukrainians across the country.
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.
‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India’s Modi government accepted the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan following massive protests by a youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta party over an exam paper leak.
What is happening in the Occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank early this week, spray-painting racist graffiti as part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the region.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
A retired Chilean colonel has been arrested more than 50 years after being convicted of murdering folk singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship in 1973.
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court on Friday, citing geographical bias against Global South nations and marking a significant shift in its foreign policy alignment.
Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
UNESCO added Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to its World Heritage list and endangered sites list, with Palestinian officials hoping this will prevent Israeli land confiscation and expansion plans.
Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones targeting oil facilities and Riyadh, attributing the attack to Iran-backed groups. Yemen’s Houthi rebels separately claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi oil infrastructure.
UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk accused Israel of large-scale human rights violations in Lebanon that may constitute war crimes, citing ongoing military operations despite an April ceasefire.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
Pakistan-administered Kashmir held the first round of local elections amid heavy security and violence that killed dozens in preceding weeks, with protest movements demanding electoral reforms.
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain face unprecedented wildfires exacerbated by pyrocumulonimbus clouds—fire-generated thunderstorms that create dangerous wind patterns and lightning, potentially spreading blazes further.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
A 21-year-old German citizen was fatally shot by police in Berlin after allegedly driving a van into a Pride celebration crowd, killing one woman and injuring 29 others in what authorities describe as an Islamist terror attack.
Andy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, during which the nations will share electronic warfare technology intellectual property.
Jaismine Lamboria: The Indian Army’s first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria, India’s first female army boxer and reigning 57kg world champion, aims to upgrade her Commonwealth Games bronze medal to gold at Glasgow later this month.
Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a ‘thief’ and ‘convict’
Argentina’s president Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires in response to the diplomatic incident.
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