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Iran threatens to strike US bases in Europe if Trump escalates war: report
Iran is considering targeting US military bases in Europe if the conflict with the US escalates, according to reports. The threat
topicRussia unleashes 'massive attack' on Kyiv, killing at least five
A Russian missile barrage hit Kyiv, killing at least five people. The attack occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy f
topicAlarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
The 72-year alliance between South Korea and the US is under strain due to President Trump’s decision to reduce joint military dri
topicChina's Wang Yi in South Korea for talks amid Trump push to revive North Korea diplomacy
China's top diplomat Wang Yi is in South Korea for talks as US President Trump seeks to revive North Korea diplomacy. Wang Yi's vi
topicGrain prices surge as Ukraine war chokes off Black Sea ports
Grain prices are surging due to the Ukraine war choking off Black Sea ports, a crucial export route for Ukrainian grain. The confl
topicRussian court jails Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
A Russian court has sentenced a Kremlin critic to 11 years in prison for opposing the war in Ukraine. The critic, who was not name
topicIsrael opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project
Israel has opened bids for a highly-sensitive settlement project in the E1 area of the West Bank, aiming to build 1,200 homes. The
topicTrump’s snub of South Korea sends region scrambling
The United States and South Korea have scaled back joint military exercises, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from various pa
Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv kills 5, injures 23, damages children's hospital
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv has killed 5 people and injured 23 others, with a children's hospital among the damaged
topicRussia unleashes large-scale attack with jet-powered drones as Kyiv faces at least 9 air raid alerts in a single day
Russia has unleashed a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, using jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. The city fa
topicHarrowing video shows selfie-taking tourists being washed away near Thailand hotspot
A flash flood at Mae Sa waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, swept away several tourists who were taking selfies. The incident occur
topicIDF says it hit meeting of elite Hamas commanders near Gaza port; six reported dead
An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike on a Gaza City cafe has killed at least six people, including Hamas commanders. The IDF say
topicThe Memo: On Iran, Trump’s critics see tough talk as a mask for frustration
The US economic operation against Iran, described as "most crushing" and "economic warfare", has neared 6 months with no resolutio
topicRussia summons Japanese envoy following Putin’s visit to disputed islands
Russia has summoned Japan's envoy after President Putin visited disputed islands seized from Japan in World War II, angering Tokyo
topicThe Moscow region is hit by almost 800 drones as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with 637 to almost 800 drones reported, and Russian missiles killed 10 peop
topicBehaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekers
The UK Home Office has published a guide for asylum seekers outlining expected behaviour, including warnings against rape, sexual
topicFive Americans among seven killed in safari helicopter crash in Kenya
A helicopter crash in Kenya has killed seven people, including five Americans. The incident occurred during a safari tour. Multipl
topicSee gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space
The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, was captured from space, offering stunning views of the cosmic spectacle. The eclipse
topicUS reportedly weighing major troop pullback from Gulf following damage in Iran war
The US Pentagon is considering a smaller military presence in the Gulf once the Iran war ends. This comes after Iran reportedly da
topicRussia supplying Iran with drone components, ammunition amid war with US, NBC reports
Russia is shipping explosives and drones to Iran to bolster its missile and drone arsenal amid its war with the US. The shipments
topic5 Americans among 7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash, including Telemundo executive
A helicopter crash in Kenya has killed 7 people, including 5 Americans and a Telemundo executive. The luxury tour agency &Beyond c
topic‘Don’t’: Netanyahu says he warned Turkey before Israel struck Syrian base
Israel launched a strike on a Syrian air base to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there, according to multiple sources. Israe
topicKansas man killed by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna - Lawrence Journal-World
A 29-year-old man from Wichita, Kansas, died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The incident oc
topicExtreme Heat May Be Even More Dangerous to Older Adults Than We Thought
New research indicates that extreme heat is more dangerous for people aged 60 and older than previously recognized. A US modelling