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Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Iran has threatened southeastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, after it approved a military base for US operations. Analysts debate whether Iran will follow through or use threats strategically.
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Russian drones struck a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a two-wave attack, killing at least 15 people and injuring 130 others, according to local officials.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Edmonton Sikh temple
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday morning, with police arresting a suspect. The incident follows recent threatening calls to Calgary gurdwaras.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Turkiye has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through Interpol, accusing him of genocide related to an Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla in May.
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million fine against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false Sandy Hook shooting claims, though he still faces over $1 billion in total liability.
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff waiver allowing 300,000 tonnes of ground beef imports at 25% below market prices to address rising beef costs ahead of November midterm elections.
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Yemen faces escalating conflict as government forces and Houthis intensify attacks across the country, with analysts warning of an imminent return to full-scale war.
Nigeria’s PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction
Nigeria’s once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party faces potential extinction as it heads into next January’s general election, fractured by internal leadership disputes and mass defections to rivals.
Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Two UN staff members detained in Afghanistan for over a week have been released by Taliban authorities, though the reason for their detention remains unexplained, the organization said.
Australian hiker’s body recovered as police probe error reporting she was alive
The body of missing Australian hiker Lily Hooper has been recovered after an eight-day search. Officials are investigating a miscommunication that initially reported she had been found alive.
Israeli settler attacks shift focus to West Bank areas under direct Palestinian rule
Violent Israeli settler attacks in Palestinian-controlled West Bank areas have nearly doubled since 2025, with a significant shift in focus toward regions designated for Palestinian governance under international agreements.
‘Very unusual’: Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Five Palestine Action activists in the UK face potential terrorism sentencing for 2024 damages to a Barclays Bank branch, despite not being charged with terrorism offenses at trial.
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Australian police charged a 27-year-old dual citizen with foreign interference for allegedly passing Ukrainian military intelligence to Russian intelligence operatives after enlisting in Ukraine’s military.
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined
North Korea launched ballistic missiles after President Trump proposed meeting with leader Kim Jong Un later this year, dismissing U.S.-South Korea military exercise cutbacks as insufficient for resuming diplomacy.
Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’
Mexico City’s Tabacalera neighborhood, known as Little LA, has become a refuge for deported Mexicans who spent decades in the US and now struggle to readjust to their native country.
Russia ‘purposefully’ hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
Russia conducted a major strike on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and damaging critical infrastructure including a children’s hospital. Ukrainian officials say the attack marks the first deliberate targeting of critical infrastructure in the capital in several months.
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
Donald Trump announced a sweeping economic campaign against Iran, threatening significant consequences for any country conducting business with Tehran, marking a shift from military to economic pressure.
Erin Patterson appeal: Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for ‘truly dreadful’ crime, prosecutors say
An Australian court heard arguments that mushroom murderer Erin Patterson committed a “truly dreadful” crime and should never be released from prison, with prosecutors appealing her sentence as inadequate.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
U.S. government debt exceeded $40 trillion, with the deficit projected to grow by over $2 trillion this year. Meanwhile, a Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting cited by President Trump faces scrutiny from data experts.
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
A Syrian police officer has been detained after an investigation found he struck a White Helmets volunteer with haemophilia who subsequently died from a brain haemorrhage.
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch accuses Russian-controlled paramilitaries in Mali of killing nine civilians, including four children, in early July, alleging Malian military presence during the incident.
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