Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears – CNN
- US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears CNN
- U.S. issues unusual warning to Americans in Japan: Beware of bear attacks CBS News
- Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks Reuters
- Amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety The Guardian
- Wildlife Alert: U.S. Embassy Tokyo U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)
Trump urges Israel’s president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu
President Herzog's office says he holds Trump "in the highest regard", but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request.
Exclusive: Bipartisan panel calls for more government intervention to support tech sector – Axios
- Exclusive: Bipartisan panel calls for more government intervention to support tech sector Axios
- U.S. Economic Security Council on Foreign Relations
- The US must set limits on economic security TheBanker.com
White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical
On Wednesday, the White House said US President Trump is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans.
Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says
India's government says it unequivocally condemns the "dastardly and cowardly act" that killed eight people.
UN warns Sudan is the ‘largest displacement crisis in the world’
The head of the UN migration agency says more than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan.
White House: Epstein emails ‘prove nothing’
The White House says emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about President Trump “prove absolutely nothing."
Israeli president condemns ‘serious’ attack by settlers on West Bank villages – The Guardian
- Israeli president condemns ‘serious’ attack by settlers on West Bank villages The Guardian
- Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian warehouse and land as West Bank attacks surge BBC
- Israel’s president says ‘shocking’ settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank must end PBS
- Israel Arrests 4 After Jewish Extremist Attack in Occupied West Bank The New York Times
- IDF chief says army ‘will not tolerate’ extremist settler attacks in West Bank The Times of Israel
Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, commission says – Reuters
- Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, commission says Reuters
- Iraq holds parliamentary election boycotted by a major political group AP News
- Iraqis vote in a parliamentary election marked by tight security and a major political boycott abcnews.go.com
- Dispatch from Baghdad: Don’t confuse the calm around Iraq’s election with stability Atlantic Council
- Iraq parliamentary elections: What we know Al Jazeera
Italy investigates claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls – Gizmodo
- Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls Gizmodo
- Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say abcnews.go.com
- Worth a shout? Yelling is best way to deter gulls, UK study suggests | Animal behaviour The Guardian
- Finally, scientists have given us all the permission we needed to yell at seagulls The Independent
- Seagulls don’t respect you until you speak up, according to science New Atlas
At least 37 dead after passenger bus falls into ravine in Peru – CBS News
- At least 37 dead after passenger bus falls into ravine in Peru CBS News
- 37 Dead After Passenger Bus Falls 650 Feet into a Ravine Following Crash with Pickup Truck on 'Rugged' Curve People.com
- Peru coach crash: At least 37 killed as bus plunges into ravine BBC
- Bus crash in Peru's Arequipa kills 37 Reuters
- Peru: Scores killed in bus accident in Arequipa region DW
This anti-drone tech is used in Ukraine, NATO airspace after flyovers – Defense News
- This anti-drone tech is used in Ukraine, NATO airspace after flyovers Defense News
- Despite Political Enthusiasm, EU Drone Defenses Face Obstacles to Implementation Stratfor: The World's Leading Geopolitical Intelligence Platform
- Russian Drones Test NATO's Eastern Border, Baltic States and Poland Brace for Escalation cbn.com
- Tech companies racing to arm Europe against drone warfare threat MSN
- Russian drone incursions across Europe spark NATO concerns amid the Ukraine war NBC News
Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal – AP News
- Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal AP News
- Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies BBC
- Ukraine energy sector corruption scandal: Justice minister suspended NBC News
- Why Do Ukrainians Fight? A $100 Million Graft Case Shows Why Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine corruption scandal 'extremely unfortunate,' EU's Kallas says Reuters
Why did Iran’s president warn Tehran may need to be evacuated?
Iran’s president warned Tehran's residents they may soon need to pick up and leave because of a worsening drought.
Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum
Thieves have stolen six Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus.
UN urges humanitarian corridor to help civilians stuck in Sudan’s el-Fasher
IOM chief calls for ceasefire to allow aid groups to reach Sudanese civilians trapped in war-torn Darfur region.
Israeli president condemns ‘serious’ attack by settlers on West Bank villages
Isaac Herzog makes rare statement on often-ignored violence as settlers injure Palestinians and attack soldiers
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, injuring four Palestinians and attacking Israeli soldiers in the latest incident of rising settler violence.
The settlers attacked the Palestinian villages of Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf, setting vehicles on fire and damaging property belonging to a Bedouin community, with charred remains of cars left behind the next day.
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