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Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20
A head-on collision between a minibus and a truck in Parana, Brazil, has killed at least 23 people. Brazilian police confirmed the
topicTrump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman for a second time, according to officials. The threat stems from Trump's dissatisfaction
topicNato jet destroys 'explosive-laden' drone metres from Black Sea gas project - the-sun.com
A Romanian fighter jet shot down a marine drone near the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea to protect lives. The drone was
topicOne beneficiary of the Iran war? Pirates.
Somali pirates have resumed hijacking commercial vessels as the war between the United States and Iran diverts regional enforcemen
topicExclusive | New Drone Unit to Be Phased Out as Hegseth’s Army Pick Makes His Mark
The US Army is phasing out a strike drone battalion based in Europe that was modeled after Ukrainian combat experiences. This unit
topicUkraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
Russia now depends on imported gasoline to meet demand, according to government confirmation. The country is facing a severe fuel
topicNato jet shoots down 'explosive-laden' drone metres from Black Sea gas project - the-sun.com
A NATO jet fighter destroyed a marine drone near the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. Romanian officials stated the actio
topicRussian Missiles Kill at Least 15 in Kyiv as Air Defenses Dwindle
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine, killing at least 12 people in the capital. President Zelenskyy described
Russia Tries to Push Across Northeast Ukraine—Instead, Ukrainian Forces Counterattack
Ukrainian forces have gained ground in northern Kharkiv Oblast, successfully thwarting a Russian offensive operation. While Russia
topicPhilippine student livestreamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official says
A student shooter killed a classmate and himself during a livestreamed attack at Ateneo de Zamboanga in the southern Philippines.
topicUK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises
The UK Home Office published a guide for asylum seekers outlining legal and social expectations for living in the UK. The booklet
topicPutin Orders Government to Help Rebuild Warehouses Destroyed in Ukrainian Attacks
President Vladimir Putin has directed the Russian government to assist in rebuilding warehouses destroyed by Ukrainian attacks. Th
topicFrance says West Bank violence justifies its sanctions against Israeli minister Ben-Gvir
France, Germany, and the UN have condemned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir after he advocated for the nightly killing of 30 to 40 Palest
topicErin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
Erin Patterson has started the process of appealing three murder convictions in Australia. Patterson claims a "catastrophic" failu
topicTaiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
The Taiwan Cabinet approved a record $35.1 billion defense budget for 2027, representing an 18% increase in spending. The proposal
topicIsrael defends strike on Syria as U.S. frustration with Bibi grows
Israel launched eight airstrikes against a military airbase in Idlib, Syria, to block the deployment of Turkish troops. The United
topicGerman lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks
German lawmakers are calling for European Union sanctions against Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he advocated for a nightl
topicBodies discovered in Swiss Alps as melting glaciers reveal remains
Searchers in the Swiss Alps discovered the remains of two mountaineers who disappeared 34 years ago. The bodies emerged from a fas
topicRussia Launches 6,564 Kamikaze Drones, 26 Assaults Near Pokrovsk in 24 Hours
Russia intensified its offensive with 6,564 kamikaze drone launches and 26 assaults near Pokrovsk within a 24-hour window. Militar
topicU.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz
The United States is conducting a stealth operation to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz. This effort coincides with U.S. Navy
topicRussian missile barrage across Ukraine’s capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding 33. Reports on the death toll vary, with The New Y
topicTrump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman, a move that has angered Omani citizens and left international observers puzzled. The thr
topicMoscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia
Moscow fuel stations have reimposed sales limits as a second wave of petrol shortages hits Russia. Reports indicate a severe suppl
topic‘I want to hug an actual, living person’: How Meduza’s Russian readers are coping with wartime loneliness
Russian readers of Meduza report profound wartime loneliness and a desire for physical human connection. This emotional distress o