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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections
A Ukrainian protest organizer distanced himself from calls for elections by the ousted defense minister Fedorov, saying the demonstrations sought dialogue, not electoral processes. The protests have significantly diminished following the contentious statement.
After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
Egypt is pursuing diplomatic and cooperative strategies to influence Ethiopia’s development of three new Nile dam projects, having learned limitations from its unsuccessful opposition to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial
Two Hong Kong activists have been convicted under the national security law for organizing annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, facing up to 10 years in prison.
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison for insulting Bali’s sacred Nyepi holiday by filming himself on a restricted beach during the Day of Silence.
Japan executes man who killed five in gaming parlour fire
Japan executed a man convicted of killing five people in a gaming parlour fire in 2009, marking the country’s first execution in more than a year.
Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
Banknotes in circulation across the EU are increasing despite digital payment growth, driven by concerns over geopolitical instability, cyber-attack risks, and natural disasters prompting emergency cash stockpiling.
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Russia’s navy conducted missile tests around disputed islands that Japan claims, prompting Tokyo to criticize the military exercises as provocative escalation amid ongoing territorial tensions.
Australian hiker’s body recovered as police probe error reporting she was alive
The body of missing Australian hiker Lily Hooper has been recovered after an eight-day search. Officials are investigating a miscommunication that initially reported she had been found alive.
Israeli settler attacks shift focus to West Bank areas under direct Palestinian rule
Violent Israeli settler attacks in Palestinian-controlled West Bank areas have nearly doubled since 2025, with a significant shift in focus toward regions designated for Palestinian governance under international agreements.
Trump again limits US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday to restrict birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and ban birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to eliminate the constitutional right.
‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
Israel has resumed military strikes in southern Lebanon and issued forced evacuation orders, with residents expressing anger as ongoing ceasefire negotiations continue between Lebanese and Israeli officials.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A government watchdog found that the Department of Government Efficiency overstated savings claims, with many lacking supporting evidence or relying on unverifiable calculation methods.
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Months after devastating floods swept through Mozambique, survivors face a second crisis as food prices surge and agricultural livelihoods collapse across affected provinces.
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former Voepass airline employees in connection with an August 2024 crash that killed 62 people, citing negligence and maintenance failures.
Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
An Israeli raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank injured at least 51 Palestinians on Thursday, with forces demolishing shops and imposing curfews on nearby areas.
Houthi strikes kill dozens in Yemen, officials say, as Saudi Arabia warns of further attacks
Houthi attacks on Yemeni military camps killed at least 30 troops on Thursday, while the Iran-aligned group also targeted Saudi civilian areas, escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Republican Congressman Andy Ogles, known for anti-Muslim rhetoric, lost his Tennessee primary to Charlie Hatcher despite President Trump’s endorsement, marking a rare failure for Trump’s backing in a GOP race.
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Turkish President Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit, expected to hold trilateral talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Multiple central and eastern European countries have set temperature records amid extreme heat driving power plant shutdowns, wildfires, and thousands of heat-related deaths across the continent.
Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
A student opened fire at a high school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, according to police statements.
Friday briefing: What the Jason Arday row reveals about equality in modern Britain
British sociologist Jason Arday resigned after facing allegations of plagiarism in his PhD thesis and embellishments regarding his personal achievements, sparking broader debates about diversity initiatives in academia.
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