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Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short
Bangladesh’s measles death toll has surpassed 1,000 children, with over 187,000 infections reported since the outbreak began in March, marking the world’s worst ongoing measles epidemic.
Attackers kill police officer, kidnap teachers in Cameroon’s northwest
Armed attackers killed a police officer and kidnapped five teachers during a raid on a training centre in Cameroon’s Northwest Region on Tuesday, authorities said.
Air traffic control boss given a week to report after UK flight chaos causes 2,000 cancellations
The UK’s air traffic control provider Nats experienced a technical failure that canceled over 2,000 flights and disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers. The transport secretary demanded a full investigation within a week and commissioned an independent review by aviation regulators.
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finland’s AI infrastructure, including three new data centres and a 22-year nuclear power supply contract with utility Fortum.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could activate defence pact, Pakistan says
Pakistan’s defence minister said attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger a collective defence pact signed recently by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, following Houthi missile strikes on the kingdom.
Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
Norwegian PM says a drone nearly hit Zelenskyy’s aircraft departing Moldova en route to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral. The Ukrainian leader discussed European air defense initiatives during his visit.
US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States experienced its hottest summer in 132 years of record-keeping, with average temperatures 1.7 degrees Celsius above the 20th-century average and severe drought affecting much of the country.
China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
China’s Commerce Ministry rejected US accusations that Chinese AI companies engaged in industrial-scale theft of American AI models, calling the claims a pretense to monopolize the AI industry.
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal is demanding $20 million in compensation and climate justice following catastrophic flooding that killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing on August 26, citing its minimal greenhouse gas emissions despite vulnerability to climate impacts.
Syria detains Assad-era general accused of bloody crackdown on protests
Syrian authorities have detained a former general accused of involvement in a 1982 massacre and directing troops to fire on unarmed protesters in 2011.
The domestic armed threat facing Iran
Iranian authorities have arrested members of alleged anti-revolutionary groups and are monitoring pro-monarchy sentiment and ethnic armed groups along its borders amid ongoing conflict and economic unrest.
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
A five-storey residential building housing students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan neighbourhood, with dozens feared trapped and at least three confirmed dead.
Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions
The Israeli Chamber of Commerce opened an office in Banja Luka this week, strengthening ties between Israel and Republika Srpska amid broader international criticism of Israel’s military actions.
Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed coup: What to know
Niger’s military government accused France of orchestrating a failed mutiny in the capital last week, an allegation France denied. The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the nations following Niger’s 2023 coup.
Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the US may not reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, citing options including military action or awaiting a new Iranian administration.
Trump administration appeals again to US Supreme Court over mail-in voting
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court for a second time seeking to enforce new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of November midterm elections, after a federal judge blocked the policy as likely unconstitutional.
Abdul El-Sayed uses speech to talk about Muslim faith and American identity
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed Muslim American identity and belonging at an Islamic conference, while criticizing U.S. military spending and foreign policy.
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was ordered arrested Friday over charges that she publicly threatened to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10
A fuel tanker explosion on a highway in western Iran killed at least 10 people on Saturday, triggered by a braking system failure that caused a road crash.
Families lose ‘lifeline’ after Haitian caregivers let go as TPS status ends
Long Island families are losing Haitian caregivers after their temporary protected status expired at the end of July, disrupting care for disabled individuals and seniors across the healthcare industry.
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, deploying five satellites into orbit in what the company describes as Europe’s first privately developed rocket to reach space.
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