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A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens for the manslaughter of British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase on July 18.
Japan and the United States have confirmed a joint intervention to support the yen, which has fallen to 40-year lows. The Japanese Ministry of Finance stated the action addresses excessive volatility, with further measures possible. US President Donald Trump characterised the intervention as a sign of friendship and economic support.
Gaza: overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 8, including a husband and wife, amid ongoing conflict developments.
Moscow is reportedly supplying Tehran with drones and intelligence to target US military assets in the Middle East. Kallas urged the US, Israel, and Iran to negotiate a solution, stating that escalation could be avoided if pressure is applied on Russia to cease its support for Iran.
Scientists have for the first time detected cocaine in sharks off the Bahamas, according to a study published in Environmental Pollution. Two sharks tested positive for the drug, potentially linked to human sewage and tourism. Further research is needed to assess behavioural impacts.
Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old woman from Barcelona, is set to undergo euthanasia today at the Sant Pere de Ribes assisted living facility. After years of suffering from a severe spinal cord injury due to a gang rape, she has chosen to end her life. She plans to say goodbye to her family before the procedure.
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has grown an alien-like potato aboard the ISS, nicknamed ‘Spudnik-1’. During Expedition 72, he shared images of the unusual plant featuring bizarre roots due to zero gravity. Future studies may build on this unique space gardening experience.
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