- Justice Department grants military broader authority to detain migrants at border
- Greater Anglia train partially derails near Wickford in Essex, no injuries reported
- Passengers fall ill on Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham after heat delay
- Syria advances reconstruction efforts in earthquake-hit Aleppo
- Romania reports undetected drone crash amid rising aerial incursions
- Huckabee labels Israeli settlers as terrorists amid Qusra siege concerns
- Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll prepares for world championships after Commonwealth wins
- Sailor rescued after going overboard from USS Abraham Lincoln this month
Europe
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in over a century on Wednesday, transforming day into night for a brief period. Crowds gathered across the country to witness the spectacle, as the lunar shadow journeyed from the northern coast to the Balearic Islands, captivating onlookers with the Sun’s shimmering corona.
Mount Etna’s ongoing eruption, now in its sixth day, has severely disrupted air traffic in Sicily, prompting Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to suspend all flights. Approximately 443 flights have been cancelled or diverted, affecting travel plans and local events amid peak summer season activity.
Switzerland is increasing water discharge from Lake Lugano to aid Lake Maggiore amid severe water shortages affecting northern Italy. The flow will rise from 3 to 8 cubic metres per second, a temporary measure to support irrigation needs and lake levels, coordinated through the Italian-Swiss Bilateral Consultation Body.
The Socialists’ turmoil has strained relations with their far-left coalition partner Sumar and various fringe and regional separatist parties, whose backing is crucial for legislative approval. This internal discord threatens the stability and effectiveness of the current government.
German rescuers successfully transported a stranded humpback whale, nicknamed “Timmy,” into a specially designed barge on Tuesday, following weeks of efforts to save the mammal. The rescue aims to release Timmy into deeper waters of the North Sea, reflecting sustained public interest and concern.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed a significant deal with Croatia to build a gas pipeline backed by US investors tied to Donald Trump, aimed at reducing dependence on Russian gas. The European Union cautioned that this agreement may jeopardise Bosnia’s EU membership bid and associated funding due to transparency issues.
Ukraine is launching arms exports to global markets, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This initiative, aimed at countries supporting Ukraine, includes “Drone Deals” for the supply of drones, ammunition, and expertise. The effort seeks to leverage Ukraine’s surplus production capacity while ensuring domestic military needs remain a priority.
US President Donald Trump asserts he facilitated the rescue of eight Iranian female protesters from execution. Meanwhile, social media users question the authenticity of the accompanying image, alleging it may be AI-generated. The situation raises significant concerns about the fate of the women depicted.
Italy has extradited Xu Zewei, a Chinese hacker, to the United States, where he is accused of spying for the Chinese government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arrested at Milan’s Malpensa airport, Xu allegedly targeted US government entities and institutions involved in vaccine research from 2020 to 2021.
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