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Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits UK naval base with new Prime Minister Burnham, marking Burnham’s first overseas visitor and underscoring Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine.
Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Sunday at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, with police searching for a second suspect.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Oil prices plunged over 9% as the US and Iran agreed to pause military attacks, offering hope for de-escalation after weeks of conflict threatened global energy supplies.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo withdrew from consideration as Italy’s national football coach following backlash over his role as ambassador for a Russian betting firm with controversial ties.
‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, creator of the controversial ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions featuring plastinated human remains, has died at 81 following a brain haemorrhage in Germany.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
A 21-year-old suspected of attacking Berlin Pride, killing one person and injuring 29 others, had been released from custody weeks earlier despite prior terrorism-related convictions, prompting widespread scrutiny.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and described learning to live with the unpredictable neurological condition.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year championship drought by winning the all-Ireland senior football championship, defeating Kerry and breaking a supposed curse that had haunted the county since 1951.
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.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sales
Fast-fashion retailer Shein reported a $99 million quarterly loss as tariff changes and geopolitical tensions impacted sales ahead of its Hong Kong stock market debut.
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Russian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least six people including a child at a supermarket in Chernihiv, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied areas killed four.
Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
Sudan’s army announced it recaptured a major highway linking Khartoum to el-Obeid on Sunday, claiming the move will enable troop movements and supplies while blocking rival paramilitary forces from seizing the besieged city.
Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts
Protesters in Tripoli blocked roads and shut public buildings to oppose prolonged power cuts and high electricity rates, with demonstrations spreading across multiple districts of Libya’s capital.
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
Pakistan-administered Kashmir faces elections complicated by protests over 12 assembly seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, with voting split across three dates and a major activist movement calling for a boycott.
Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP protest: India’s Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
India’s education minister resigned after intense youth-led street protests, marking a rare political victory for Gen Z demonstrators and sparking broader demands for government accountability.
German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
Germany has approved nearly 800 million euros in arms export licenses to Israel in the first five months of 2026, with over 60 percent linked to a submarine project.
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100
Pakistan’s monsoon rains and flooding have killed at least 107 people and injured 344 others since late June, with authorities warning of additional downpours expected later this week.
Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared that artificial intelligence has reached ‘the singularity,’ where AI surpasses human intelligence, sparking both optimism and concern about control and safety.
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