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Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a hardline immigration crackdown focused on identifying and deporting ir
topicIs Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?
Sudan faces a multifaceted crisis characterized by escalating war, hunger, and flooding. The conflict is sustained by weapons, fra
topicDonald Trump Humiliated After Brutal Result in New Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows US voters now favor the Democratic Party over the GOP regarding the cost of living. The data indicates
topicChina: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures
Chinese authorities sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for creating satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong. The court
topicPope at Audience: Active participation in liturgy leads us to relationship with God
Pope Leo XIV stated during an August 26 general audience that active and conscious participation in the liturgy is essential for a
topicEuropean court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to release philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala, who is currently servin
topicEU allies back Ukraine on Independence Day without Trump envoys
European leaders and Burnham arrived in Kyiv to support Ukraine during its 35th Independence Day celebrations. The event featured
topicUK Taps Ukrainian Combat Data in AI Push To Shape Battlefield
The United Kingdom and Ukraine signed an Artificial Intelligence defence partnership in Kyiv on Monday, August 24. The agreement g
Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident
German investigators discovered a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport following a failed attack. Fr
topicAt least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports
A fire at a state-run hospital in Islamabad killed at least 15 newborns. The blaze occurred in a gynaecology ward nursery where 16
topicIran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission
Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary joint shipping route and a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. While a top o
topicUK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
Six Montagu's Harrier chicks have fledged from two nests in England in 2026. The birds, identified as the UK's rarest bird of prey
topicSouth Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
The United States has cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill with South Korea scheduled for next month. The South Korean Marin
topicManga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia agreed Monday to construct three theme parks in the Paris suburbs. The project includes a $7 billion inves
topicArmed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Recent militant attacks on rural villages, palaces, and mosques in northern Nigeria left 33 civilians and security personnel dead
topicCOP17 in Mongolia: Finding solutions to land degradation
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD in Ulaanbaatar is shifting toward private investment and technical exchange to com
topicTornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
A destructive tornado struck the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 39 people and wrecking 300 homes. Local residents d
topicHomes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifies
Record flood waters from Typhoon Narra have submerged homes and forced tens of thousands of people to relocate across southern Chi
topicZelensky Says Ukraine Needs $27B as Russia Targets Odesa Ports, Grain Corridor
President Volodymyr Zelensky states Ukraine requires $27B in funding while Russia targets the grain corridor and Odesa ports. The
topicUkraine's Double-Barreled Drone Strikes Snarl Russian Oil Flows
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks against Russian oil infrastructure, causing fires and operational shutdowns. A refinery
topicFire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100
Conflicting reports indicate a significant casualty event after a fire and explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's
topicUkraine Sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ Creators Over Alleged Kremlin Propaganda
Ukraine has sanctioned the producers and distributors of the Russian children's series Masha and the Bear. Kyiv alleges the show p
topicScaramucci Reveals Trump’s Makeup Routine
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci claims Donald Trump uses a Bronx bronzer to achieve his orange compl
topicWhat happens when a luxury European river cruise runs out of river? Hundreds of travelers just found out
Record-low water levels across European rivers are disrupting luxury cruises and slowing economic activity. Some cruise operators