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Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands
Caribbean nations experienced $53.2 billion in climate-related damage between 2000 and 2024, accounting for over 90% of losses across 39 developing island nations globally, according to recent research.
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
Iran has escalated regional tensions with missile strikes on a US military base in Jordan, while also rejecting international proposals for managing the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict stall.
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Two gas processing and storage ships caught fire at Egypt’s Damietta port without causing injuries, with port operations expected to resume overnight at other facilities.
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
Five Kenyan security personnel were killed in an al-Shabab ambush near the Somalia border in Mandera county, with a reinforcement vehicle subsequently struck by a roadside bomb.
Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its own
Trump’s decision to pause bombing operations against Iran suggests military force alone cannot achieve US objectives, despite significant damage inflicted and Iranian casualties during the 13-night campaign.
Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces domestic political turmoil following the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, threatening his carefully constructed global diplomatic success.
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Wildfires in France’s Gironde region flare up amid a fourth heatwave expected to bring 40C temperatures, with over 70,000 evacuated and 2,000 firefighters deployed to contain the flames.
Ukraine negotiator: ‘We have the upper hand’
Ukraine’s chief negotiator says Kyiv has momentum in talks with Russia, citing successful long-range drone strikes and stalled Russian advances on the battlefield.
Nigeria drug trade: How Mexican cartels have outsourced meth labs
Nigerian authorities have dismantled multiple methamphetamine laboratories operated by Mexican cartels, with four of five labs raided this year located in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in global drug production patterns.
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
Jordan’s military intercepted five Iranian missiles early Wednesday as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted strikes against Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq, ending a brief three-day pause in Middle Eastern hostilities.
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and injuring hundreds. Survival stories and devastating losses emerged from heavily damaged towns near the epicenter.
Seattle pays tribute to festival shooting victims
Seattle held a candlelight vigil Monday to honor three people killed in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival the previous day, with the mayor condemning gun violence.
‘A narcissist’: Victim’s family hits out at Bryan Kohberger for challenging conviction for Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of four murders of University of Idaho students in 2022, is challenging his guilty plea and claiming false promises influenced his decision to avoid trial.
Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and traps many inside shopping mall
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring at least 100 people and trapping many inside a shopping mall where an explosion occurred.
Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has experienced a deadly crackdown against protesters, with local groups reporting at least 30 deaths over two days amid weeks of civil unrest.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with President Trump at the White House, describing it as a “good meeting” and discussing military cooperation and peace efforts to end the conflict with Russia.
New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced formation of a new political party after his ousting from the main opposition Republican People’s Party, alongside 90 breakaway lawmakers.
Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Covert monitoring teams in Sudan’s Darfur region document systematic abuses by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including mass killings, sexual violence, and arbitrary detention, while facing extreme security challenges.
Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Newly released documentary footage shows Senator Lindsey Graham claimed he persuaded President Trump to join Israel in war against Iran and offered to lobby for attacks on Lebanon, before his death on July 11.
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak after completing a mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new cases detected, while the DRC continues facing a larger epidemic.
‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinian ambulance drivers face severe delays at Israeli checkpoints following a military operation, with some trips requiring detours of up to 100 kilometers and resulting in preventable deaths of patients unable to reach hospitals.
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In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...