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‘Anti-ICE’ Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
A former Army soldier was arrested after setting fire outside a Manhattan federal building housing ICE offices, injuring three people during an incident involving fireworks and multiple weapons.
Lebanese army enters ‘pilot zone’, as villagers return amid Israel deal
The Lebanese army has deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya as part of a pilot zone agreement with Israel, with displaced residents beginning to return to southern villages.
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
China and the Philippines blamed each other following a confrontation between their vessels near a disputed South China Sea shoal that left a Philippine sailor injured.
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured during recent escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed, as Tehran launched reprisals including attacks on military facilities across the Middle East.
Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time
A Chinese missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone for the first time, prompting Japan to lodge a diplomatic protest citing navigation safety concerns.
‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election
Khalil al-Hayya’s election as Hamas leader has drawn mixed reactions from Gaza residents, who say immediate concerns like food, water, and shelter take priority over political leadership changes.
‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs
A spreadsheet from 2013 shows Israel tracked over 150 global humanitarian organizations, flagging those perceived as critical of Israeli policies or supportive of the BDS movement.
Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Nigel Farage and Reform UK face mounting scandals over undisclosed cryptocurrency funding and ties to billionaire Christopher Harborne, triggering criminal and parliamentary investigations amid concerns over crypto’s growing influence in British politics.
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Ten crew members died when Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, marking the deadliest attack on merchant vessels in the Black Sea amid intensifying Russian strikes.
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
Iran says it has received diplomatic proposals through mediators to end renewed fighting with the United States, though details remain undisclosed amid ongoing military strikes and negotiations.
Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Lebanon’s military is designated to assume security control in three southern villages under a US-mediated framework agreement, with Israeli forces expected to conduct a phased withdrawal from occupied territory.
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
At least 25 people have been killed across northern India following heavy monsoon rains that triggered floods and landslides in Kashmir, Nagaland, and Assam over the weekend.
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia effective immediately, stating they would close the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade of ports and airports.
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Thousands of students defied a lockdown in New Delhi to march toward parliament, protesting an education exam scandal and demanding reforms and the education minister’s resignation.
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
A Moroccan man died during a police arrest in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests and comparisons to George Floyd’s death, with video footage raising accountability questions.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok agreed to resign after lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment ending his term, citing loss of public confidence in the leader elected by the former government.
‘Everyone’s afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine faces recruitment violence as military struggles to mobilize soldiers in the fifth year of Russia’s invasion, with attacks on draft officers surging alongside complaints of recruiter misconduct.
‘We defeated Los Ingleses’: Argentina fans search for consolation as Messi misses out on perfect ending
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a major final, but Argentine fans gathered to celebrate their team’s efforts and previous accomplishments rather than mourn the loss.
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
Norway unveiled a memorial for the 77 victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime terror attack, which occurred on July 22, 2011, days before its 15th anniversary.
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