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Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired a senior aide as part of an anti-corruption drive. The move comes after a series
topicEXCLUSIVE: Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, close aide says
A close aide of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that Khan would not confront the Pakistan army chief if he were t
topicSomali pirate menace returns as U.S.-Iran war stokes regional chaos and saps enforcement resources
The resurgence of Somali piracy is linked to the US-Iran war, which has created regional chaos and strained enforcement resources.
topicSafari helicopter crash kills 7 people in Kenya, including 5 Americans
Seven people died after a safari helicopter crashed in Kenya. Five of the victims were Americans, including an executive from Tele
topicUS ally on Putin’s doorstep braces for war as Russia tensions take ominous turn
Poland and Baltic states are preparing for potential war as tensions with Russia escalate. Poland's Deputy Defense Minister has an
topicWhy extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised
A study published in The Lancet reveals that extreme heat poses a greater danger to individuals aged 60 and older than previously
topicNukes all around? A fraying U.S. nuclear umbrella is pushing allies to weigh defense options, raising risk of a proliferation cascade
Allies are evaluating their own defense options as the U.S. nuclear umbrella appears to be fraying, creating a risk of a prolifera
topicTeachers Warn That Students Are Losing the Ability to Think as They Lean on AI for Everything
Teachers and researchers warn that students are losing their ability to think and learn as they increasingly rely on artificial in
Russian attacks are doing severe harm to Ukraine’s economy
Russian attacks are causing severe economic harm to Ukraine by systematically targeting the retail sector and logistics hubs. Rece
topicShip attack in Hormuz kills crew member while Trump says strait is 'open and operating'
A vessel exiting the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, resulting in one casualty. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reporte
topicUN inspectors visit undeclared Syrian nuclear sites for first time
UN inspectors have visited undeclared Syrian nuclear sites for the first time, discovering tons of nuclear material. The Internati
topicHead-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
topicRussia 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