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Israel says it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Saturday that it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon and that an Israeli soldier was injured there despite a ceasefire. The military said it identified several Hezbollah fighters overnight inside what Israel has labelled a “security zone” in southern Lebanon which its forces occupy. “Following the identification, the soldiers struck the terrorists and el...
'Prepare to depart': US embassies issue alert across Middle East amid Iran tensions
US embassies in Middle East urged citizens to depart due to potential conflict escalation. The security alerts warned of unpredictable Iranian actions and possible attacks on US interests. President Trump threatened Iran with severe military action following alleged truce violations. Iran warned countries supporting the US against facing war's flames. Regional shipping and travel face disrupti...
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per monthDonald Trump is now offering early access to his Truth Social posts in a move that has been seen as corruption benefitting a sitting president.Trump Media and Technology Group officially rolled out its new subscription-based data service on Saturday, giving paying customers faster, re...
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Israeli forces detain residents and demolish homes in southern Syria
Since Assad’s ouster, Israel has sent troops beyond the 1974 disengagement line into Syria's southern provinces.
Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on Infantino
The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.
EU to hold urgent meeting after Spanish PM calls Ceuta crisis response ‘selfish’
Pedro Sánchez hits out at ‘polarising and unlawful reaction’ over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north AfricaThe EU will hold an extraordinary meeting of interior ministers after a breakdown of political unity over the arrival of more than 50,000 irregular migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa.Officials representing EU member states and Frontex border agency experts met a...
US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East
US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned American citizens to beware of an “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. The warning, posted online by US embassies in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates came a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Ira...
Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline deal amid global shift
The renewed agreement ensures crude flow of 750,000 barrels a day through the Iraq-Turkiye pipeline, officials confirm.
Wiebes wins Tour de France Femmes opener to win first yellow jersey
Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes claimed the first yellow jersey of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday after winning the opening stage in Lausanne, finishing ahead of Mauritian Kim Le Court and European champion Demi Vollering in a sprint finish.
13-year-old Oregon student designs a chamber that turns moisture in the air into water for drought-hit farms
In a remarkable feat of ingenuity, a young student has created technology that converts air moisture into potable water. This device stands as a sustainable beacon for farmers struggling with inadequate water supply. Featuring a Peltier module for condensation, it smartly monitors water delivery and environmental factors through advanced sensors. Roy Kim aspires for his invention to play a signifi...
Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
The outspoken artist was detained in mid-July for ‘insulting a constitutional institution'.
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２日午前１時７分ごろ地震がありました。現在、震度３以上が観測されている地域は以下のとおりです。▼震度４が、熊本県天草・芦北。▼震度３が、島原半島、熊本県熊本地方、熊本県球磨地方、鹿児島県薩摩地方。今後の情報に注意してください。
Israeli strikes kill seven across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse
Attacks kill seven as Gaza Health Ministry condemns 'heinous' strike on medicine stores, days after disarmament deal.
Israeli strikes kill four across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse
Attacks kill four as Gaza Health Ministry condemns 'heinous' strike on medicine stores, days after disarmament deal.
Russian forces strike targets in Ukraine's Odesa, Mykolaiv ports
Russia said on Saturday its forces had struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks in recent weeks on Black Sea shipping routes, rattling global grain markets.
At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.
Fast access to Trump's ‘Truth Social’ posts goes on sale for $100,000 per month
US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have high-speed access to the president's announcements about economic policy and global affairs. Ethics experts say the venture blurs the lines between public office and private profit.
バレーボール国際大会 日本男子は準決勝で米に敗れ3位決定戦へ
バレーボールの国際大会「ネーションズリーグ」は男子の準決勝が中国で行われ、日本はアメリカにフルセットの末に敗れて3位決定戦にまわりました。
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Germany's small islands: nature and slow living almost on your doorstep
When Germans talk about islands, many think of Sylt, Rügen or Usedom. Yet beyond these classics lie small islands ideal for short breaks, offering peace, nature and unique landscapes far from crowds.
Germany's small islands: where nature and slow living await
Mention German islands and most think of Sylt, Rügen or Usedom. Yet beyond these hotspots lie smaller islands, perfect for short breaks, with nature, calm and distinctive scenery, often far from the crowds.