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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
South African authorities arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country, seizing hundreds of eggs in homemade incubators.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial over children’s killings
Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial concludes with closing arguments Thursday. The Massachusetts mother admits killing her three children but claims severe mental illness should exempt her from legal responsibility.
FDA approves breakthrough drug daraxonrasib to treat pancreatic cancer
The FDA approved daraxonrasib, a pancreatic cancer treatment that nearly doubled survival time to 13.2 months in clinical trials, compared to 6.6 months with chemotherapy.
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU – and it could be decided on fish
Iceland holds a referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks this Saturday. The vote is extremely close, with fishing rights emerging as the central issue dividing voters.
Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy
The discovery of a sunken Irgun militia ship has triggered a competition among Israeli right-wing politicians to claim its legacy ahead of October elections, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir each seeking to control its symbolic significance.
Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
Trump’s Gaza ceasefire representative criticized Israel’s ongoing military strikes on Wednesday, warning that rejecting the U.S. proposal risks triggering another conflict in the devastated territory.
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist celebrated for her polka-dot paintings and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at age 97 from multiple organ failure.
Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri has been charged with failing to declare approximately $40 million in assets across multiple currencies and precious metals to the country’s anti-corruption agency.
Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens
King Harald V of Norway is hospitalized in extremely serious condition at age 89, receiving treatment for a rare blood disorder. His family, including Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, have gathered at his bedside.
Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
A fake pro-Israel thinktank website published over 560,000 words in nine days using AI optimization techniques to influence chatbots, according to reporting on a site filed with US authorities as foreign agent material.
On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Gaza farmers face deadly risks while struggling to grow food on diminishing land amid water and fertilizer shortages, with over 80% of greenhouses destroyed.
Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade ban
Christians for Israel’s Israeli Product Centre is suing the Dutch government to block its planned ban on imports from West Bank settlements, set to take effect September 22, arguing the measure is one-sided and conflicts with EU free trade principles.
Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases
Russian President Putin and Syrian President al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and the future of Russia’s military bases in Syria during a telephone call.
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iran’s government says domestic capacities will sustain its economy despite new US sanctions imposed this week, with officials emphasizing self-sufficiency strategies and stockpiling essential goods.
US imposes sanctions on Palestine Action and other left-wing groups
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on British activist group Palestine Action and other pro-Palestine organizations, escalating efforts against critics of Israel under the Trump administration.
Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military?
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced its dissolution on Tuesday, merging with the Syrian military, though analysts say the integration process remains incomplete and significant questions persist.
UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem facility
The head of UNRWA condemned an Israeli seizure of its East Jerusalem training facility, calling it part of a campaign to weaken the agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.
Israel-Hamas truce failure ‘point of no return,’ envoy warns
A UN official warns that failure of the Gaza ceasefire would represent a ‘point of no return,’ following Israeli PM Netanyahu’s rejection of a US-backed 15-point peace plan.
Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
Iran’s strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, recently described as central to its security doctrine, faces erosion as alternative pipeline routes and workarounds reduce its economic leverage and force reconsideration of Tehran’s negotiating position.
China hits out at ‘illegal’ new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran and its trading partners including China, which vowed to take “all necessary measures” to protect its interests and described the measures as illegal.
Nigeria kidnappings: President Bola Tinubu orders manhunt after victim video uploaded
Nigeria’s president has ordered a manhunt after armed gunmen attacked four villages in Niger state last Friday, with estimates suggesting up to 500 people were abducted in simultaneous assaults.
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