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The UAE said it had intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters. Abu Dhabi called the incident a violation of sovereignty amid the escalation.
Leaders of Pacific island nations gathered in Palau amid the US-China struggle for influence. The president called for a focus on climate and the economy.
Hurricane “Karina” over the Pacific Ocean already has winds of 130 km/h and may reach Category 3. Waves threaten Mexico’s coast.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.
American Green Berets are training Polish special forces in Germany to use drones based on Ukrainian experience. The program may be expanded to NATO.
52. 8% of Icelanders voted against resuming negotiations on joining the EU, while 47.2% supported the initiative. Reykjavík was the only region to vote "yes".
A California judge barred the Trump administration from deporting foreign students for supporting Palestinians or criticizing Israel. The ruling cites the First and Fifth Amendments.
The death toll from the flooding has risen to 547, while more than 1,500 people remain missing. More than 3,700 people have been rescued.
Scientists discovered a massive rock collapse beneath the Langtang Lirung glacier. It may have caused ice and boulders to fall into the valley.
Patriot stocks in Europe have decreased because of the war with Iran. Officials fear limited NATO protection against Russian missiles.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
A Piper PA-24 crashed into the water near Seldovia while flying from Anchorage. All four people on board were killed; the causes of the crash are being investigated.
Fourteen of the 15 babies in the neonatal ward died, reportedly due to an air conditioner explosion. The government is investigating the tragedy.
In Billings, a man shot eight relatives, including four children, and set the house on fire. The suspect died, apparently by suicide.
Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario Lake America amid the trade conflict. Canadians and the premier of Ontario opposed the idea.
ICE arrested 49,571 people in July — 15% more than in June. The increase is attributed to new tactics and the agency’s expansion.
The Trump administration may revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas from foreigners who have filed or are filing asylum applications. The decision is being prepared jointly with the Department of Homeland Security.
On August 29, Icelanders will vote on resuming EU accession talks amid concerns over Trump's policy toward Greenland. The key disputes concern sovereignty and control over fisheries.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" grossed $39 million and topped the North American box office. "The Odyssey" became Nolan's highest-grossing film.
Pope Leo XIV called for confronting wars, polarization, and social division through dialogue, forgiveness, and solidarity. He called young people a source of hope.
After the negotiations failed, Ottawa will respond with "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on American goods. The sides accuse each other of sabotaging the agreement.
John Coale uses informal communication to secure the release of political prisoners and ease sanctions against Belarus. With U.S. assistance, more than 500 people have been released.
An earthquake in eastern Japan and Tokyo caused 37 injuries and disrupted train services. No tsunami or anomalies at nuclear facilities were reported.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo received its first batch of vaccines amid an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus. In six provinces, 5,375 cases and 2,557 deaths were recorded.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
The Sussexes plan to settle long-term in a private residence outside London, while retaining homes in the United States and Portugal. Their children will begin attending British schools in September.
In the French region of Champagne, grape harvesting began in mid-August - the earliest ever recorded. Heat and drought shortened the time available for the harvest.
The village of Kandersteg is under threat of a landslide due to the unstable Spitze Stein rock, whose condition is deteriorating because of permafrost thaw. Residents are not afraid, as the authorities have taken precautionary measures.
The prosecutor told the court that Tupac Shakur's murder in 1996 was revenge for the attack on Duane Davis's nephew. According to the prosecution, Davis organized the shooting but did not pull the trigger himself.
On the Indonesian island of Flores, at least 54 people were killed and more than 1,300 homes were damaged after a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. About 5,000 residents are staying in temporary shelters, and the authorities have delivered 275 tons of humanitarian aid.