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Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid: statement
The Football Association of Wales has become the first FIFA member to withdraw its endorsement of Gianni Infantino following a controversial commercial proposal.
Indonesian ferry fire leaves five dead and dozens missing off Java coast
A passenger ferry traveling from Java to Sulawesi caught fire off the Indonesian coast, resulting in five deaths, dozens missing, and hundreds rescued.
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Egypt's Suez; no casualties reported
A strong midnight earthquake north of Suez shook buildings in Cairo and sent tremors across multiple countries, though no immediate casualties were reported.
Nirmal Purja body recovered by rescuers after Pakistan avalanche
Rescuers have recovered the remains of celebrated mountaineer Nirmal Purja and other expedition members following a massive avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C amid historic heatwave
South Korea recorded its highest temperature in modern observation history, reaching 42.5C in Yangsan amid a severe heatwave that forced emergency alerts.
Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Malaysia is tightening nationwide hiking regulations and banning high-risk compressed hikes following a surge in emergency rescues driven by social media trends.
Pakistan suicide bombing at antimilitant rally kills 14
A suicide bomber targeting an antimilitant demonstration in Pakistan's Swat Valley killed 14 people and injured more than two dozen others.
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.
Russian Losses Mount as Putin Marks Airborne Forces Holiday
Vladimir Putin marked Russia's Airborne Forces holiday amid soaring battlefield casualties, internal Kremlin paranoia, and a deadly explosion in central Moscow.
Ukraine drones 'kill eight,' hit Wildberries warehouse
Cross-border Ukrainian drone strikes have killed at least eight people and targeted economic infrastructure, including a major Wildberries warehouse in Russia.
EU nations demand Spain Schengen suspension as Ceuta death toll hits 72
EU nations have called for urgent discussions and the suspension of Spain from the Schengen area after a mass migrant crossing in Ceuta.
Two firefighting helicopters collide in mid-air as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during operations against a severe wildfire west of Athens, resulting in two fatalities.
Thomas Friedman: All the world’s strongmen have quick-fix fantasies
Global leaders relying on heavy-handed tactics frequently become entangled in protracted conflicts as they underestimate local resilience and complexities.
Greece firefighting helicopters collide near Athens killing two
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air near Athens, leaving two crew members dead and two others surviving during operations against a major blaze.
Capital One cites anti-money laundering review in Trump account closures
Capital One told a federal court that its decision to close accounts linked to Donald Trump's business empire stemmed from internal compliance reviews.
Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse
Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia killed at least five people and set fire to a major logistics hub belonging to the e-commerce giant Wildberries.
Greek firefighting helicopters collide mid-air during Athens wildfire response
Two leased Bell firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during operations against a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, resulting in two deaths and two survivors.
US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions
US diplomatic missions across roughly ten Middle Eastern nations issued coordinated warnings advising American citizens to consider leaving the region amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Spain installs barrier after deadly migrant rush
Spain has begun installing a floating barrier off its border with Ceuta following a mass crossing that left at least 67 people dead.