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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a Neolithic timber circle near Bulford. The structure is approximately 5,000 years old and aligns with t
topicSupreme Court rejects appeal of Gaza hospital chief, a Hamas officer detained by Israel
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a request to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital has bee
topicStatus quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli settlers and officials are conducting incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection. Eight Muslim st
topicNew Lebanon deconfliction mechanism seems to cut out Israel, France
A new deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon has been established following talks in Switzerland. The cell involves the US, Iran, and
topicKenya braces for return of Gen Z protests
Thousands of Kenyans are preparing for demonstrations to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests. Police have block
topicZoo owner’s wife ‘jumped into crocodile enclosure to save toddler thrown in by stranger’
Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Huntingdon has reopened its full site and crocodile attraction. The three-year-old boy who suffered s
topicMan charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Thousands of people joined a Reclaim our Streets rally organized by Stand up to Racism Edinburgh. Two MSPs stated that people prom
topicWorld’s Tallest Skyscraper Approaches Major Construction Milestone
The Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia has surpassed the 100-floor mark. The project is designed to be the first building to exceed 1,00
Police rescue more than 400 cats from being eaten in Vietnam in a bust of a major animal theft ring
Authorities in Vietnam intercepted a major shipment of cats intended for the meat trade. Over 400 animals were rescued during the
topic‘Israel has no choice’: Hezbollah chief says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem states that Israel must unconditionally withdraw from Lebanon. This demand comes amid ongoing violenc
topic'Ditch your routine' warning as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its toll
A deadly heatwave is affecting Western Europe, causing record temperatures and dozens of deaths. Authorities in France and Britain
topicUK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan
Great Britain, France and Germany released a rare joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of Taiwan. The nat
topicRussian airline warns of critical jet fuel shortage, says flights have lost ‘all economic rationale’
President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries have caused fuel shortages across Russia. Azi
topicKenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
Police used tear gas on Thursday, June 25, to break up demonstrations in Nairobi's Central Business District. The marches marked t
topicScientists discover 'hyperparasite' in Malaysia Borneo jungle
Researchers identified a horn-shaped fungus that acts as a hyperparasite. This species targets ants already infected by the Ophioc
topicIran Delayed Talks After Israeli Attacks in Lebanon, Diplomats Say: Live Updates
The US and Iran disagree on whether meetings are scheduled for Tuesday in Qatar. Iranian officials state their delegation in Doha
topicIranian agents lived in Australia before directing attacks on Sydney and Melbourne, spy chief says
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed that Iran's Revolutionary Guard used two former Australian residents to direct arson a
topicTwo years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests
Families of those killed or missing during the 2024 youth-led protests are seeking accountability as investigations have stalled.
topicUkraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea, Choking Russian Supply Routes
Ukraine is using drone strikes to isolate Crimea and destroy critical infrastructure. The campaign has caused power cuts and fuel
topicUK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia
A British actress faces charges for attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine into Australia. Ghana's Narcotics Control Commi
topicRussia has a plan to ease the gasoline crisis: lower fuel standards, expand subsidies, and wait out Ukraine’s refinery strikes
Russia is facing an acute fuel crisis following Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries. The government has authorized the sale
topicA decade after Brexit, UK voters reflect on decision to break from European Union
A decade after the referendum, many British citizens believe leaving the European Union was a mistake. While some voters maintain
topicUS push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
Senior officials from the US and Iran have met in Switzerland to begin a new phase of diplomacy. Vice President JD Vance described
topicPolice respond to reports of two trains colliding north of London
A train crash on June 19 resulted in the death of one driver. More than 100 people were injured. Eight victims remain in critical