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Trump can huff & puff but without political fix Iran won't come down
President Donald Trump is intensifying economic sanctions against Iran to force concessions. The Islamic Republic is already weake
topicRussia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Russia is likely to mobilize at least 300,000 additional troops following September electi
topicIsraeli Settlers Call Them 'Hikes.' Palestinians Keep Ending Up Dead
A Palestinian teenager was killed after Israeli settlers entered a West Bank village. The incident has raised tensions in the regi
topicThe World’s Breadbaskets Are Getting Pounded by War, Weather and Trade Spats
A combination of war, weather, and trade disruptions is threatening global food security, driving up prices, and potentially leadi
topicRussia demands ban on Finland anti-Kremlin protests ahead of election
Russia has demanded a ban on anti-Kremlin protests in Finland ahead of an election. The move is seen as an attempt to suppress dis
topicBoy, 7, reportedly left alone on Mount Fuji while father, brother finished hike
A 7-year-old boy was left alone on Mount Fuji by his father and brother, who continued their hike to the summit. The boy was repor
topicNorth Korea preparing further Russia troop deployments, no sign move imminent, Seoul says
North Korea is preparing further troop deployments to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine, but there is no sign of an imminent
topicUK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says
The UK has pledged to support Ukraine fully, according to Prime Minister Burnham, amid Russian warnings of consequences over suppl
Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too.
Dogs can distinguish between human emotions, including negative ones, according to MRI study results. These animals process positi
topicIDF told to act forcefully against Gaza kites; 3 reported killed in Israeli strikes
Israel has warned of strikes and evacuations over kites launched by Palestinian children in Gaza. Defense Minister Katz ordered th
topicUS envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
US envoy Tom Barrack has retracted his comment that Israel occupies Syria's Golan Heights, which contradicted US policy. Barrack's
topicIsraeli forces reportedly use phosphorus shells in attacks on southern Lebanon
Israeli forces have launched a series of strikes on southern Lebanon, resulting in civilian casualties and concerns of a broader c
topicDespite Convictions, Activist Marks Tiananmen Horrors
Organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil have been convicted in a national security trial. Despite the convictions, activists are
topicPrince Harry 'privately pleads' with Home Secretary over security amid UK return for his family
Prince Harry has held private talks with UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, seeking answers on security arrangements for his family
topicEuropean leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
European leaders, including Lithuanian President, have joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to commemorate Ukraine's 35th
topicUkraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine wants peace but will not give in to demands. This was announced on Ukr
topicUK will 'support Ukraine 100%' despite Russian threat of 'consequences,' PM says
The UK Prime Minister stated that the UK will continue to support Ukraine despite Russia's warning of consequences. Russia's Forei
topicClimate change is cooking Europe’s oceans, scientists find
European seas are experiencing unprecedented temperatures, triggering marine heatwaves and severe impacts on marine life. Climate
topicThis 76-mile Train Ride Is One of the World’s Most Scenic Routes—Passing Alpine Villages, 55 Tunnels, and 196 Bridges
A 76-mile train journey passing through Alpine villages, 55 tunnels, and 196 bridges is gaining popularity as one of the world's m
topicIsrael bombs Syria as US envoy says base attack aimed at ‘baiting’ Turkiye
Israel conducted a drone strike in Syria, targeting a terrorist operative who posed an immediate threat to Israeli troops. The str
topicLondoners Find ‘Horrendous’ Cracks in Their Homes After Successive Heat Waves
Successive heat waves have caused widespread subsidence in London, leading to 'horrendous' cracks in homes. The issue is attribute
topicFormer cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure ‘humane treatment, proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted a brief hospital visit before returning to prison. Khan's medical treatment
topicSwiss Tourist Jailed For Insulting Hindu Holiday In Bali On Instagram
A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for insulting the sacred Day of Silence, a Hindu holiday. The tourist,
topicStrong Kanto quake injures dozens, triggering warnings of similar shaking over next week
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including Tokyo, injuring dozens. No tsunami alert was issued. The quake triggere