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Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
US President Donald Trump said during a visit to Ireland that he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland, prompting swift rebuttal from UK and Northern Ireland unionist leaders.
Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
Iraq closed three border crossings with Iran while investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that were launched from Iraqi territory.
Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting
Bahrain will not attend a proposed meeting in Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping, citing security concerns and refusing to participate before restoring diplomatic ties with Iran.
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully ordered workforce cuts at FEMA, finding the Department of Homeland Security exceeded its authority in restricting the disaster agency’s ability to manage personnel.
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
Iranian-backed Houthis have rapidly captured approximately 130 kilometers of strategically important Yemeni coastline, now controlling two critical maritime chokepoints and threatening global shipping routes.
Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist
Museum thefts across Europe have grown increasingly brazen following the Louvre robbery last October, with experts attributing the rise to copycat crimes and improved criminal tactics targeting high-value portable items.
Firefighters say glutathione helped them – their union warns it could be risky
Firefighters report symptom relief after inhaling glutathione following major wildfires, but their union warns the treatment lacks scientific evidence and poses potential safety risks.
NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on the northern beaches following a coordinated operation, with units capable of exceeding safe speed limits now destined for destruction.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Saturday, with South Korea’s military detecting the launch from the Wonsan area traveling about 250 kilometers.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The US has declared an end to its largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states and was linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN
More than 46,000 people have been displaced by escalating fighting in Yemen between Houthi rebels and government forces, according to UN data. The International Organisation for Migration warned the figure is rising hourly.
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which one-fifth of global oil supplies flow.
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
US leaders commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Friday, honoring nearly 3,000 victims through ceremonies, speeches, and social media tributes across the nation.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
Declassified British documents reveal UK diplomats documented Israeli human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territory as early as 2002, yet subsequent governments continued arming Israel for over two decades.
Abhijeet Dipke, CJP: The student behind ‘cockroach’ protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
Abhijeet Dipke, 30, founded India’s “cockroach” protests after a remark by the Chief Justice, sparking a mass movement that gained significant traction among unemployed youth and students within months.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
A Hong Kong court sentenced three pro-democracy activists to 5-7 years in prison Friday for organizing annual Tiananmen Square vigils, convicting them of inciting subversion under Beijing’s national security law.
They drive toward tornadoes. We went with them to see how their work could save lives
Tornado researchers drive toward storms to gather data that could improve warnings and building safety, but funding cuts threaten their work as the tornado map shifts eastward.
US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner faced criticism over their ceasefire negotiation attempts in Ukraine, as Russia escalated attacks on Ukrainian officials and showed little interest in a settlement.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report being attacked by US military forces at sea, with some vessels destroyed and crews detained. The incidents coincide with the Trump administration’s intensified campaign against suspected drug-trafficking in the Pacific Ocean.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
UK lawmakers voted against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales on Friday, with 286 opposing and 270 supporting the measure.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities declared an end to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.
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