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1. 78 Year Old British Widow Loses Appeal Against Deportation From Sweden

   Joyce Thomas, a 78-year-old British widow who has lived in Sweden for 21 years, faces removal after a court upheld a decision that she missed the post-Brexit residency application deadline.

2. India's Solar Mission Unveils New Sun Mysteries

   The Sun's corona is millions of degrees hotter than its surface, puzzling scientists for centuries.

3. US to Impose Unprecedented Economic Measures on Iran

   The US will apply economic measures on Iran that have never been seen before, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

4. Air India to Test Pilots for Banned Substances

   Air India will test all pilots for banned substances after a recent incident where a plane suddenly lost altitude, injuring passengers.

5. Russia Plot to Kill Ukrainian American Thwarted

   Poland foils Russian plan to kill Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw, a first for Nato country.

6. Trump Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs on Drones and Aircraft Parts

   The US will pay more for already-approved aircraft, with tariffs ranging from 25 to 100 percent on drone imports and parts.

7. Europe Heatwave Peaks With 40C-Plus Temperatures

   Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C, as parts of Europe surpass 40C, with the continent trapped under a heat dome.

8. Record 177,530 Homeless Children in England Living in Temporary Accommodation

   The number of homeless children in England living in temporary accommodation rose 5% in a year to 177,530, as the government faces pressure to increase the supply of social housing.

9. Three Men will be Executed On the Same Day as Death Penalties Rise in US

   Three US executions scheduled on the same day, a first in over 15 years, signal a renewed appetite for state killings.

10. Japan Protests Putin Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands

    Russia's president sparks diplomatic tension with his first visit to the Kuril islands, claimed by Japan.

11. ICE Plans Up to $20m Purchase of Electrified Gloves for Officers

    US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves designed to deliver electric shocks, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice.

12. Trump Demands Iran Pay Compensation as Hormuz Talks Stall

    Donald Trump has said Iran should pay compensation for deaths linked to decades of conflict, as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to have stalled.

13. Assam Floods Displace 1.2 Million, A 97-Year-Old Escaped on a Banana Log Raft

    Floods in India's northeastern state of Assam have affected nearly 1.2 million people, with 100 deaths reported so far.

14. Storms Leave Three Dead, 800,000 Without Power in US Midwest

    Severe storms sweep through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky, causing widespread power outages and flooding.

15. Police Link Welsh Valleys Death to Biker Gang Rivalry

    A man dies in suspected biker gang rivalry between Vikings and Hells Angels in south Wales valleys

16. Lebanon Passes Sweeping Amnesty Law to Reduce Overcrowding in Prisons

    Lebanon's parliament passes law to reduce prison overcrowding, benefiting thousands of prisoners and wanted people.

17. Woman Rescued After 36 Hours Under Rubble in Colombia

    A 32-year-old woman is pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after a 7.4-magnitude quake hit western Colombia.

18. Tui Loses €60m as Iran War and Cost of Living Crisis Impact Travel Plans

    Middle East conflict and cost of living crisis lead to last-minute holiday bookings, costing Tui €60m so far.

19. Yemen Fishermen Face Deadly Dangers

    Yemeni fishermen abandon trade as Red Sea becomes too dangerous, seeking safer livelihoods.

20. Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ‘Crippling’ ICC Sanctions

    Lawsuit challenges Trump’s executive order targeting the ICC for its investigation of Israeli crimes in Palestine Four prominent US human rights organ

21. Miscarriages Triple, Healthcare Access Worsens - Nightmare for Pregnant Women in Gaza

    With over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the pr

22. Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles

    Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

23. At Least 132 Confirmed Dead as Earthquake Rocks Colombia, Neighbouring Countries

    At least 132 people have been confirmed dead after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia and was felt across neighbouring countries.

24. Lebanon Indicts Ex-Central Bank Chief Riad Salameh

    Lebanon indicts former central bank governor Riad Salameh and a commercial banker over alleged financial crimes.

25. Burnham Grants Councils Power to Block Vape and Betting Shops

    Councils in England, Wales, and Scotland to gain powers to reject new betting shops and vape shops, with planning permission required for vape shops.

26. Rape Comments Spark Fury, Scottish Green MSP Apologises

    Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan faces criticism over comments on rape, sparking fury among survivors groups and politicians.

27. Europe Faces Another Heatwave

    Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France, with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius.

28. France Water Crisis Deepens amid Record Heat

    Nearly 70 percent of France is under water restrictions due to severe drought and heatwaves.

29. Nearly 30 Pine Trees Poisoned at Lake Tahoe

    Incidents of damaged trees at Burnt Cedar beach have been reported since 2022, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses.

30. Canada Flight Cancelled After Child Refuses Seat Belt

    A debate over child safety and discipline on planes has been sparked after a Canada flight was cancelled.

31. Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Undergoes Medical Checks, Procedure

    Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to remain under observation for two days after undergoing medical examinations and a procedure.

32. Boat Captain Charged After Woman and Baby Die in New York Harbor Capsize

    A boat captain has been charged with reckless endangerment after a woman and a five-month-old girl died when a vessel overturned near Liberty Island.

33. Two Crew Members Killed as Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in Utah Wildfire

    Two crew members have been confirmed dead after a firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Widemouth 2 wildfire in central Utah,where difficult terrain and extreme fire conditions initially prevented rescuers from reaching the wreckage.

34. China Issues Highest Typhoon Alert as Dolphin Forces Mass Evacuations and Flight Cancellations

    China has issued its highest-level typhoon warning as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the eastern coast,forcing nearly 100,000 people from high-risk areas and triggering widespread flight,ferry and train disruptions.

35. Australia Signals Tougher Gambling Inducement Rules as Labor Seeks Deal on Wagering Reforms

    Australia’s Albanese government is reportedly prepared to strengthen restrictions on gambling inducements as it negotiates changes needed to secure parliamentary support for its wagering legislation.

36. Thailand School Shooting Death Toll Rises to Nine After 12-Year-Old Girl Dies

    The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand has risen to nine after a 12-year-old girl died from critical injuries, as police investigate the 14-year-old suspected attacker and the government promises new gun laws.

37. Four Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash as Mayor Calls for Tighter Oversight

    At least four people, including three Colombian women from the same family, were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed near Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, prompting calls for tighter oversight of tourist flights.

38. British Columbia Declares State of Emergency as Bald Range Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee

    British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as the fast-moving Bald Range wildfire spreads across more than 39 square miles,forcing thousands from their homes and destroying properties.

39. Zelensky Warns Ukraine Faces Winter With ‘Virtually No’ Intact Thermal Power Plants

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the country is heading into winter with “virtually no intact thermal power plants” as Russian strikes continue to target energy infrastructure and frontline communities.

40. Hunter Biden Says Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread and Is ‘Debilitating’

    Hunter Biden says former US president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones and other parts of his body, causing significant pain even as the 83-year-old continues to speak publicly about issues important to him.