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Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad’s cousin to death
A Syrian court sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza every night
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for military strikes to kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza every night, sparking intense political controversy during delicate international ceasefire negotiations.
Gardaí ordered not to chase wrong‑way car before deadly Kildare crash
The Garda Representative Association has stated that officers were instructed to disengage from a stolen vehicle before a fatal head-on M9 collision.
Russia warns UK will pay consequences over drone supplies to Ukraine
Moscow issued a diplomatic warning to London, accusing the British government of acting as an accomplice after confirming that British-manufactured drones were used in strikes against Russia.
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures
President Donald Trump confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his diplomatic overtures, following an order to reduce joint military exercises.
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
The USS Benfold experienced an engineering failure involving its generators during routine operations in the Indo-Pacific, sparking scrutiny over military strain.
Russian Embassy warns UK faces higher price for arming Ukraine with drones
The Russian Embassy in London has warned of diplomatic consequences and a higher price for the UK following British-built drone strikes inside Russia.
China and Russia push Arctic sea route as Suez alternative
China's latest convoy of container ships sailed the Northern Sea Route from Ningbo to Felixstowe, halving the voyage of the Suez Canal. Shippers face global chokepoints and fragile ecosystems.
UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter: reports
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles before growing suspicious.
EU to unveil most far‑reaching Russia sanctions list this autumn
The European Union is preparing a new sanctions package aimed at adding roughly 1,600 new entries linked to Russia's military-industrial complex this autumn.
Home Office plan to stop migrants using family gets red rating, faces block
The Regulatory Policy Committee has declared the Home Office impact assessment unfit for purpose regarding proposed restrictions on Article 8 family ties.
Mount Etna lightning strike kills American tourist hiking in Sicily
An American tourist hiking on Sicily's Mount Etna was killed by a lightning strike after entering an off-limits area during a thunderstorm.
Luigi Mangione's state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea
Luigi Mangione's New York state murder trial has been delayed while legal teams debate whether a federal guilty plea triggers double-jeopardy protections.
Sifnos helicopter crash kills British honeymoon couple and pilot
A Bell 206 helicopter crashed near a monastery on the Greek island of Sifnos, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. Authorities are investigating a potential mechanical failure as the cause.
Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf state interferes with Washington's efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum arrives as a 60-day diplomatic window concerning Iran expires amid escalating regional tensions.
Tupac Shakur murder trial opens in Las Vegas nearly 30 years after killing
Opening statements began in the Nevada courtroom trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, marking the first trial in the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur.
Rain Helps Contain Belgium's Record Wildfire as Firefighters Press On
Rain and cooler temperatures have brought relief to crews battling Belgium's largest wildfire on record, which has scorched 3,000 hectares of moorland, peat and woods.
Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires
Iranian military authorities have signaled a potential shift toward offensive operations as a key bilateral memorandum with Washington expires, heightening regional tensions.
Russia builds drone launch pads near Ukraine that could reach NATO members
Russia has constructed ten new drone-launch bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, featuring launch rails capable of deploying long-range UAVs.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump has issued a blunt threat to bomb Oman following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.