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Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Egypt’s press union chief rejected criticism over the organization’s defense of six detained journalists charged with links to a banned group, affirming commitment to press freedom.
After two tragic incidents in months does safety at English zoos need a rethink?
A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at a UK zoo, marking the second serious incident at a British zoo facility in recent months, prompting questions about safety protocols.
UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford airbase and announced sanctions against two Iranian nationals.
NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked
NATO’s top commander warned the alliance would destroy “anything and everything” supporting an attack against any member state, amid European concerns over potential Russian aggression.
Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections
Elon Musk has spent $366 million to support Republican candidates in the midterm elections, making him the largest single donor this cycle, according to reports.
What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
Pakistan’s federal government has imposed emergency rule and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, removing the PTI-led provincial government from power citing security concerns and terrorism.
Kenyan mourners killed by police at Raila Odinga memorial not involved in violence, BBC Africa Eye finds
BBC investigation finds three mourners killed by Kenyan police at former PM Raila Odinga’s memorial were not involved in the violence that prompted police gunfire.
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks
Iran has urged Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomatic solutions to its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi armed group, warning that continued military action would worsen the regional crisis.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, marking the first time a UK PM has publicly acknowledged such interference.
War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Finance officials from around the world convene in Bangkok this week amid escalating Middle East conflict, energy supply disruptions, and rising interest rates threatening global economic growth.
Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents along the Pacific coast to shelter indoors as Category 4 Hurricane Simon approached, bringing winds exceeding 240 km/h and heavy rainfall to multiple states.
What the Iran war has done to the world’s energy supply, in charts
A major energy conference proceeded in Riyadh despite a Houthi attack on the airport. The gathering addresses global energy disruptions from the Iran war affecting oil and gas supplies worldwide.
US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
US military forces disabled an Iranian-bound cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach a naval blockade, striking the ship’s stern with precision munitions.
Taiz hospitals near collapse as Houthis tighten siege: Yemen government
Yemen’s government warns Taiz hospitals face collapse due to Houthi siege, with medicine and fuel supplies critically depleted, threatening emergency care and putting vulnerable patients at risk.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by Imran Khan’s party
Pakistan’s federal government invoked emergency rule in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province governed by Imran Khan’s PTI party, suspending provincial functions.
France’s school protests are about more than broken classrooms
Hundreds of thousands of French secondary school students have protested since late last month over staff shortages and deteriorating facilities, with demonstrations turning violent amid wider political tensions.
Has Yemen returned to ‘full-scale war’?
Yemen has descended into full-scale war as government forces launch a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthis, with over 200,000 displaced and fighting intensifying around strategic Red Sea trade routes.
Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative elections originally scheduled for next month, now combining them with a presidential vote set for September 11, 2027.
Nine killed in shooting in US state of Pennsylvania, including two children
Nine people, including two children, were killed in a shooting at a Pennsylvania home on Friday. The suspected shooter was among the dead.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports firing squad execution for the gunman but opposes livestreaming it to the general public, citing concerns about messaging to younger viewers.
Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery
Thieves stole approximately €5 million worth of wine from a prestigious Tuscan winery in what authorities believe is Italy’s largest heist of its kind, targeting 30,000 bottles of premium vintages.
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