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Iran vows retaliation after alleged Ukrainian strike on Caspian cargo ship
Iran has vowed retaliation following a strike on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured three others.
Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
After twelve years of lobbying, Mount Olympus has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural property.
Seattle food festival shooting kills two, wounds five
Gunfire erupted on the final day of the Bite of Seattle food festival, leaving two people dead and five others injured. Law enforcement and emergency responders flooded the scene as authorities investigated.
Seattle festival shooting leaves two dead and five wounded near Space Needle
A Sunday evening shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle left two people dead and five others wounded, including a toddler.
Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques after deadly Tal clash
Israeli settlers torched two mosques in the West Bank following a deadly village clash that left four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead.
Netanyahu blasts Mamdani over arrest threat, accuses NYC mayor of fomenting hate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate following threats to have him arrested on war crimes charges.
French firefighters battle massive wildfire approaching Bordeaux
French firefighters are locked in an unprecedented battle against a raging wildfire in the Gironde region as the monster blaze creeps toward Bordeaux, forcing nearly 260,000 evacuations.
Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as blazes force mass evacuations in France
Massive wildfires are advancing toward Bordeaux, triggering mass evacuations and straining emergency services across France and Spain.
Berlin Pride van attack suspect shot dead by police
The fugitive suspect behind a deadly van and machete attack near Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations has been shot dead by police after a manhunt.
US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress
The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for consecutive nights, creating a temporary opening for diplomatic channels to gain traction.
Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down third drone
Romania summoned Russia's ambassador after an F-16 fighter jet shot down a third drone in as many days over the Black Sea.
German police search for the suspect in Berlin Pride attack that killed 1 and injured 29
German law enforcement launched an intensive manhunt for a suspect after a van and machete attack near Berlin's LGBTQ+ celebrations left one dead and 29 injured.
Sara Gilson and husband die in murder-suicide after TikTok pedophilia claims
An Oklahoma lifestyle influencer and her estranged husband were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a suspected murder-suicide following a bitter separation.
Kazakhstan President Tokayev Urges Putin to Freeze Ukraine War
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has publicly urged Vladimir Putin to freeze hostilities in Ukraine and return to negotiations.
Iran conflict widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite US strike pause
The Middle East conflict has expanded toward the Red Sea and Caspian Sea as Houthi forces strike Saudi oil infrastructure and Ukraine targets an Iranian vessel, while the US pauses direct airstrikes.
Berlin Pride van crash kills one and injures 16 as police hunt suspect
A vehicle-ramming attack during Berlin Pride celebrations has left one woman dead and 16 others injured. German police have launched a manhunt for the 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B.
France and Spain wildfires force 300,000 to flee homes
Massive wildfires tearing across southwestern Europe have forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes and holiday accommodations.
Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics
An Israeli air strike in northern Gaza killed Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser al-Maqadma, the head of the Hamas-led police force, along with other casualties.
Jantar Mantar protesters clear site after Education Minister resigns
Protesters at Jantar Mantar have cleared the site after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following weeks of Gen Z-led demonstrations.
Met Police spent £2.5m to hide undercover officer from former partner
The Metropolitan Police spent £2.5m in public funds to relocate undercover officer John Dines after he conducted a deceitful relationship with activist Helen Steel.