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‘The heat took him from me’: India’s death toll rises amid escalating heat crisis
India’s death toll from extreme heat is rising amid a severe climate crisis, with experts warning the true number of fatalities is being dangerously undercounted by official statistics.
‘Israeli settlers laid siege to our home’: Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
Palestinian villages in the West Bank face weekly attacks by Israeli settlers, with residents describing their homes as under siege as settlement outposts expand across the territory.
China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
China’s coastguard and civilian maritime fleet are conducting expanded patrols east of Taiwan through June and July, marking the first time such operations have shifted to Taiwan’s eastern waters in rapid succession, raising concerns about a potential containment strategy.
Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US military installations in the Middle East, which US forces reported intercepting. The attack occurred as President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House.
Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted industrial sites in Russia’s Ryazan, sparking fires and forcing Wildberries to evacuate warehouses, while Russia launched attacks across Ukraine causing casualties.
Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
Uganda faces its worst drought in decades, with 19 deaths reported in the Karamoja region where 1.5 million people risk malnutrition. The government has begun emergency food distribution following crop failures.
Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
Germany is ramping up military recruitment through a voluntary service modernization program, but faces resistance from young people and may need to decide on mandatory conscription by next year if targets aren’t met.
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran rejected Oman’s proposal for joint Strait of Hormuz oversight and countered with its own plan seeking greater Iranian control over the strategically vital waterway amid ongoing regional tensions.
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.
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.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
Malaysia’s foreign minister calls for stricter controls on UNHCR refugee documentation and suggests reconsidering the agency’s presence after authorities detained over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur.
France and Spain wildfires: Witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with residents describing intense flames, thick smoke, and widespread fear across affected regions.
‘Do the right thing’: Savannah Guthrie pleads to mother’s kidnappers
Television presenter Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother Nancy’s abductors in a video, begging them to reveal her location. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home in January and investigators believe she was kidnapped.
China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen’s Houthi movement aims to control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait like Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global maritime trade, according to the Yemeni government’s foreign minister-designate.
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
The FAA warned that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX planes in the US may have been improperly installed and could require inspection to prevent passenger injuries during emergencies.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform Britain’s social care system, warning the NHS could collapse without significant changes. However, over three decades of failed attempts suggest the political and financial challenges remain formidable.
Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings
Four Palestinians were killed in Tal in the occupied West Bank on July 24 after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, triggering widespread retaliation across the territory including raids, demolitions and settler attacks.
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Ukraine’s largest volunteer organization, Dobrobat, mobilizes over 55,000 volunteers to rapidly repair homes damaged by Russian attacks, providing aid to more than a million Ukrainians across the country.
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.
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In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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...