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1. Three Lebanese Soldiers Wounded While Defusing Unexploded Ordnance in Southern Village

   Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded while defusing unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, hours after reports that Israeli troops entered the southern Lebanese village and erected an earth barrier.

2. Vance Says US Making Progress With Iran Talks but Warns Conflict Is Far From Over

   US Vice President JD Vance says negotiations with Iran have made progress but cautions the conflict remains unresolved as the Trump administration continues diplomatic and military efforts.

3. Lebanon Arrests Former Syrian General Adel Issa as Damascus Seeks His Return

   Lebanese authorities have arrested former Syrian army Major-General Adel Issa in Beirut and are considering whether to return him to Syria to face accusations linked to his military service.

4. Russian Strikes Kill Four in Kyiv as Ukraine Targets Another Oil Refinery

   At least four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas early Saturday, as Moscow intensified drone and missile strikes while Ukraine continued its campaign against Russian oil facilities.

5. Women Who Joined Gen Z Protests Face Online Threats and Doxxing After Demonstrations

   Women who participated in Gen Z-led protests that brought down India’s education minister say they are now facing online threats,doxxing and legal battles after the demonstrations ended.

6. Ukraine Drone Maker Says Military Pressure Is Key to Diplomacy

   The chief executive of Ukrainian defence company Fire Point says deep strikes into Russian territory have become a central part of Kyiv's strategy, arguing that military strength must come before diplomacy.

7. Trump Signs New Orders Targeting Birth Tourism and Birthright Citizenship

   US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birth tourism and limiting automatic birthright citizenship for certain groups, renewing his administration's push after an earlier effort was rejected by the Supreme Court.

8. Houthis Kill at Least 10 in Yemen Oil Province

   Houthi attacks on Yemen's Marib province kill at least 10 people, escalating strikes on the oil-rich region.

9. UN Renews Palantir Contract Despite Privacy Concerns

   The World Food Programme is finalizing a five-year renewal of its contract with Palantir, despite internal audits raising key privacy concerns.

10. Trump Administration Wins Right to End TPS Protections for South Sudanese

    A federal judge rules in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to strip temporary protected status from hundreds of South Sudanese nationals

11. UK Defence Secretary Promises Action on Army College Abuse Claims

    Wes Streeting vows to investigate reports of rape and sexual abuse at the Army Foundation College in North Yorkshire.

12. India Floods Displace Thousands

    Monsoon rains trigger severe flooding in India, displacing thousands.

13. Trump Safe After Marine One Incident

    President Trump was never in harm's way when his helicopter came close to a passenger jet on Tuesday.

14. South Korea Suffers Record Heatwave, 19 Deaths Reported

    At least 19 people have died as South Korea experiences its highest temperatures on record, with temperatures soaring to 42.5C in Yangsan.

15. South Korean Police Raid Starbucks Korea Over 'Tank Day' Promotion

    South Korean police have raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea as part of an investigation into a controversial "Tank Day" promotion that sparked backlash and boycott calls over its association with the 1980 Gwangju Uprising.

16. Benjamin Alire Sáenz, PEN/Faulkner Award Winner, Dies at 71

    Award-winning writer and poet Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino to win PEN/Faulkner prize, dies aged 71, leaving legacy of visibility and belonging.

17. Two Die in First Fatal US Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce

    Michigan authorities have confirmed the first recorded US deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, with federal officials continuing to investigate the source of the infections.

18. Two Workers Sent Back Into Japan Mall for Cash Killed in Earthquake Explosion

    Two workers who died in a shopping mall explosion following a powerful earthquake in Japan last week had been instructed by their employer to re-enter the building to secure cash.

19. Israel Strikes Gaza, Killing at Least 13, Despite Disarmament Deal

    Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah target military operatives, Israel says.

20. Housing Targets At Risk As Drought And Failing Water Infrastructure Hit South East England

    Councils warn drought and ageing water systems are blocking housebuilding plans across Hampshire, Cambridgeshire, Kent and beyond.

21. UKGI Breach Exposes Names And Work Emails Of 51 Officials For 40 Hours

    A file at UK Government Investments was publicly accessible for about 40 hours, revealing names and work emails of 51 officials and triggering an ICO

22. Gaza Students Celebrate Tawjihi Results Despite Israel's Genocide

    Gaza students celebrated Tawjihi results after completing exams under distressing conditions amid Israel's genocide.

23. U.S. And Israel Hold Off On Iran Strikes, Trump Seeks Rapid Deal To Open Hormuz

    Trump said Saturday the United States and Israel will pause new strikes on Iran if negotiators swiftly secure a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

24. Three Killed After Explosive Detonates Outside Moscow Restaurant

    A woman carrying a homemade explosive was stopped at a Moscow restaurant; the device detonated, killing three and injuring 21.

25. Palestinian Children Lose Freedom As Israel Detains Residents In West Bank Raids

    Israeli raids in the West Bank have resulted in detentions that include Palestinian children, as settler violence rises across Ramallah, Hebron and

26. Russia Appears To Infiltrate Most Of Kostiantynivka, Shifting Front As Ukraine Changes Guard

    Reports say Russia has penetrated most of Kostiantynivka, the so‑called first 'fortress city', as Ukraine changes guard and the front shifts.

27. Iran's Overlapping Power Centers Make Enforcing a U.S. Ceasefire Harder

    Iran's fragmented authority, from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards, complicates enforcing any ceasefire with the U.S.

28. Sean Grayson Denied Medical Release In Killing Of Sonya Massey

    Ex-deputy Sean Grayson lost a bid for early medical release from his 20-year term for killing Sonya Massey, state officials said.

29. Peru Moves To Join Trump's Shield Of The Americas, Foreign Minister Says

    Peru announced Friday it is taking steps to join President Donald Trump's Shield of the Americas, days after Keiko Fujimori assumed office.

30. Graduation Disrupted As Several Cambridge Students Stage Protests

    Several Cambridge students interrupted graduation ceremonies and spoke to Al Jazeera about their reasons.

31. Ceuta Strained After An Estimated 60,000 Migrants Cross From Morocco

    An estimated 60,000 people from Morocco entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta in 24 hours, overwhelming the territory and leaving dozens dead.

32. ICE Arrest at Baltimore Airport Leaves Johns Hopkins Migrant Researcher Detained

    ICE arrested a Johns Hopkins migrant researcher at Baltimore airport during a personal trip. University officials said they were deeply concerned.

33. Western Allies Say North Korean IT Workers Are Funding Pyongyang's Nuclear Arsenal

    Allies warn Pyongyang uses hard currency earned by AI-assisted IT workers to bankroll its armaments programme.

34. South Tyneside Council Rescinds 2019 Climate Emergency Declaration After Reform UK Vote

    Reform UK councillors voted 35 to 11 to remove the council's 2019 climate emergency pledge, while promising to prioritise core services.

35. Boat Evacuations After Wildfire Traps 500 In Agios Vasileios, Greece

    Around 500 people, mostly tourists, were evacuated by sea from Agios Vasileios after a fast-moving wildfire hemmed in the coastal town.

36. Unions Boycott Labour Women's Conference Over Ban On Trans Women

    Unison, Usdaw, Aslef and the Musicians' Union will not send delegations after Labour restricts main events to biological women.

37. 34 Miners Die After Methane Explosion at Coal Mine Near Quetta, Balochistan

    At least 34 miners have been confirmed dead after a methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors.

38. Laura Loomer’s Shift To Back Ukraine War Benefits Donald Trump

    Laura Loomer, a leading pro-Trump influencer, has shifted to support the Ukraine war, a realignment that benefits Donald Trump.

39. Spain Deploys Troops To Ceuta After Thousands Cross From Morocco

    Madrid has sent troops to Ceuta after an estimated 2,000–3,000 people entered from Morocco. At least 18 people drowned and reception centres are

40. Danube's Record Low Forces Shutdown Of Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant

    Hungary warns energy could become 'critical' as Paks halts when Danube levels fall to decades-low amid a regional heatwave.