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‘Fight for humanity’: Avoiding a climate catastrophe means acting now
The United Nations warns that a "supersized" El Nino phenomenon will continue through February, increasing the global risk of extr
topicLetby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
A UK public inquiry concluded that some of the baby murders committed by nurse Lucy Letby could have been avoided. The inquiry fou
topicTrump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs
The Trump administration approved a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel featuring powerful munitions. The deal includes 40,000 2,0
topicRussia devastates Ukrainian food storage in stepped up attacks on logistics
Agricultural infrastructure and cargo vessel attacks are limiting grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine simultaneously for th
topicSiegmund wants to make Saxony-Anhalt a model for AfD rule
Ulrich Siegmund is positioned to lead the state parliament after the AfD secured 43.8 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. He pla
topicAnthropic Says Iran Used Its American AI Model to Target U.S. Navy Warships
Anthropic has disabled accounts linked to Iran and Houthi rebels who used the Claude AI model to track U.S. Navy warships and deve
topicAs the last US troops pack up in Iraq, militias signal their weapons will stay
The United States will remove all remaining troops from Iraq by September 30. Washington has warned the Iraqi government to disarm
topicIran's regime came for teenage twins. Their fate offers a glimpse of Tehran's widening death campaign
Iranian authorities have sentenced one of two 19-year-old twin sisters to death following reports of severe abuse. The sisters wer
China tightens control of overseas travel in sweeping new law
China has implemented a sweeping new law and government decree that tighten travel restrictions for its citizens. These regulation
topicAirbnb set to face more curbs as EU proposes rules to tackle housing crunch
The European Commission proposed a common framework providing local authorities legal backing and clarity to limit short-term rent
topicAt Least 5 Dead and Dozens Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines
Search operations for missing passengers remain active but difficult as time passes following the ferry disaster. Previous investi
topicIran, Houthis block 2 key global shipping routes, straining the global economy
An unknown projectile struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz while diplomatic talks have stalled. Brent crude oil prices remain a
topicIceland’s EU referendum: What to know before the vote
Icelandic voters blocked a return to EU membership negotiations in an August 30 referendum, with 52.8% voting against and 47.2% in
topicKremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire'
The Kremlin claims British missile support for Ukraine escalates the conflict. This tension persists as US special representatives
topicIran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists
The US and Israel have maintained a war against Iran for six months, targeting the Islamic Republic's military assets and economic
topicYemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, including a strategic island and a key port at the mouth
topicMalta: Businessman acquitted of journalist's murder
Maltese expats and press freedom organizations demonstrated in Brussels on Wednesday morning to demand full justice for murdered j
topicIsraeli army has seized Lebanon's key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah
Israeli troops have vacated the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after detonating Hezbollah tunnels. Despite this movement,
topicPro-IRGC Muslim cleric shot dead in southeastern Iran, 'active in fight against Zionism'
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed Molavi Yousef Gorgij, a senior Sunni cleric, in Zahedan, southeastern Iran. The IRGC condemned
topicPalawan ferry fire death toll climbs to 76 as identification process begins
The death toll from a passenger ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 76 following the recovery of 41 additional remains. Aut
topicArmy selects Lockheed, Boeing-Anduril team for next phase in IFPC Inc 2 competition
The U.S. Army moved a team comprising Boeing and Anduril into the next stage of the Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increme
topicSweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Sweden is holding a parliamentary election that may allow the far-right Sweden Democrats to enter government. Prime Minister Ulf K
topicNetherlands: Suspected sabotage disrupts train services
A major rail outage hit the Netherlands on Tuesday, disrupting services across central, eastern, and western regions during the mo
topicSkyrocketing fuel prices spark protests around the globe
Protesters are taking to the streets worldwide to voice anger over surging fuel prices and rolling blackouts. The unrest is concen