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World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
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Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says
Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba,
Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign
Laurence des Cars told France's Senate the heist exposed the museum's camera shortage and other security 'weaknesses'.
US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion
The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.
Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG
US president imposes sanctions as his patience wears thin over Moscow's inaction in ending the war in Ukraine.
Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats as US, Colombia tensions surge
Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro 'a very bad guy' as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.
Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest
Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate: Key takeaways
Mamdani attacked over affordability platform, support for Palestine; Cuomo challenged on sexual harassment.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337
Here are the key events from day 1,337 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US lawmakers urge Trump admin to secure release of American teen in Israel
Group of 27 Congress members call for release of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, held in Israeli detention for eight months.
Political infighting as Iran navigates sanctions, lingering threat of war
Political rivals blame each other as Iranians are further squeezed by sanctions that are unlikely to be lifted soon.
US missionary abducted in Niger’s capital, State Department confirms
The kidnapped man is a pilot for an evangelical organisation, a diplomatic source says.
Why is Trump targeting antifa under terrorism laws?
The US is bringing terrorism charges against protesters who allegedly provided material support to antifa.
Conservative activist sues Google over AI-generated statements
The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about how AI fuels the spread of misinformation.
Syria arrests ex-military official in charge of notorious Sednaya prison
The official, Akram Salloum al-Abdullah, is accused of executing detainees, and other 'serious violations'.
After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?
ICJ states Israel must allow aid into Gaza, ensuring food, water, medicine, and shelter for the Palestinian population.
US conducts eighth strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific
The strike was the first to take place in the Pacific, signalling an expansion of Trump's military campaign.
China overtakes the US as Germany’s largest trading partner
Economists credit US President Donald Trump's tariff campaign with reducing trade between Germany and the US.
Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank
The bill passed 25-24, despite opposition from PM Netanyahu, in the first of four votes it will face to become law.
ICJ says Israel must allow aid into blockaded Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’
In its advisory opinion, the UN's top court says Israel must support UN institutions, including UNRWA, with aid efforts.