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Our DNA dilemma: Why we broke the law to make sure we were not siblings
Two French sperm donor-conceived adults broke the law to take DNA tests to confirm they weren’t siblings before pursuing a romantic relationship, highlighting tensions between France’s genetic privacy restrictions and people’s desire to know their biological origins.
Ukraine war briefing: Nuclear plant has lost power and running on generators, UN watchdog says
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has operated on emergency diesel generators for over a week after losing off-site power, with only a 10-day fuel supply available, the IAEA reports.
Trump says US will refill its petroleum reserves using Venezuelan oil
President Trump announced a deal with Venezuela to supply oil for refilling the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has declined to near 44-year lows after recent drawdowns.
What’s behind Netanyahu’s condemnation of this weekend’s settler pogroms?
Israeli settler attacks across the West Bank over the weekend left dozens of Palestinians injured, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to publicly condemn the violence while making zero arrests occurred.
Death toll nears 800 after Himalayan glacier collapse
A Himalayan glacier collapse has killed nearly 800 people and left thousands missing across Nepal and China, with rescue operations hampered by weather and flooding concerns.
Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods
Fifteen British nationals are among 261 foreign nationals missing in China following devastating floods triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas this week, with a death toll exceeding 810.
Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator
President Trump threatened to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission over her characterization of his electoral endorsement success rate as having mixed results.
Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to meet in Istanbul
Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on Monday to establish a strategic committee under their newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal
Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have caused multiple deaths and thousands of missing persons, including approximately 90 Americans, according to officials. The U.S. Geological Survey attributes the disaster to a glacial collapse.
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. with their children
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to relocate to the United Kingdom this fall with their children, who will attend British schools, though the couple will not resume royal duties.
Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years
Bangladesh holds its first contested presidential election in 35 years Thursday, with ruling BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir facing opposition nominee Oli Ahmad despite the outcome appearing predetermined.
Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan as fighting rages
Over 200,000 people have been newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan region due to intensified fighting, the UN reported, as drone attacks target critical infrastructure in el-Obeid.
More than 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events amid ‘significant’ H5 escalation in Australia
South Australian authorities discovered more than 1,000 dead greater crested terns across three offshore islands, marking the largest suspected H5 bird flu mass mortality event since the strain arrived on mainland Australia.
Israeli settler violence forces Palestinians from West Bank homes: HRW
Human Rights Watch reports that escalating Israeli settler attacks are forcing Palestinians from West Bank homes, with the group accusing Israeli authorities of enabling the violence through funding and impunity.
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, according to Japan, following a U.S. decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea.
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
The DOJ is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors claim was a coded threat against President Trump.
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans
NATO says it is prepared to defend against potential Iranian attacks on US military targets in Europe, as Bulgaria increases security at its air base hosting American personnel.
Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
The Kennedy Center’s board committed to not taking action to restore President Trump’s name before September 8 amid an ongoing legal dispute over the venue’s naming.
Canada boosts Lebanon aid to $50m and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Canada announced $50 million in additional humanitarian aid to Lebanon and condemned Israel’s military presence there, bringing total assistance this year to over $50 million.
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Iran’s hardline parliament approved broad outlines of a plan targeting foreign “infiltration” in academia, media and culture, raising concerns about restricting personal freedoms and scientific cooperation.
Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile announced plans to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s election victory in court, citing documented irregularities and voting fraud allegations following the August 13 vote.
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