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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.
Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Yemen's Houthi militants targeted Saudi oil installations in two Red Sea ports, extending a wider Gulf conflict into a major shipping route.
UN chief Antonio Guterres lands in Syria for first visit in 17 years
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus for a landmark visit, marking the first time a serving UN chief has traveled to Syria in 17 years.
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as summer attacks intensify
Deadly strikes by Ukraine and Russia killed at least 16 people as Kyiv expanded its deep-penetration drone campaign into Russian territory amid intensifying summer attacks.
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.
Berlin Pride van crash leaves one dead and 15 injured
A celebration at Berlin's annual Pride parade turned to tragedy when a vehicle plowed into a crowd near the Tiergarten park, leaving casualties.
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
The US military disabled a second commercial vessel in Gulf waters as the expanding conflict with Iran shuttered critical energy corridors and pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp has joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States to earn the designation.
Kazakh President Tells Putin Ukraine War Should End During Siberia Summit
During a high-level summit in Siberia, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a public rebuke to Vladimir Putin, urging him to halt the war in Ukraine as deep drone strikes rattled Russia.
15 killed in latest attacks between Ukraine and Russia
Recent cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine have left a mounting death toll, with attacks impacting civilians, infrastructure, and neighboring NATO territory.
India education minister resigns as youth protesters end demonstrations
Indian youth protesters have ended weeks of demonstrations after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following nationwide anger over exam paper leaks.