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- Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; two attacks reported
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- British couple forced to flee to sea as wildfires threaten Croatian resort
- Magdalena Andersson ready to form new government in Sweden after elections
- Russia launches military offensive in Ukraine after latest ceasefire talks fail
- Russia initiates parliamentary elections amid ongoing wartime conditions
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A British couple had to evacuate to the sea as wildfires surrounded their hotel in Croatia, prompting an emergency evacuation involving local boat owners.
India coach Gautam Gambhir advised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient, as he awaits his opportunity in the national side. Sooryavanshi, who debuted in July, has not featured since the T20 series loss to England, despite strong IPL performances. He will join the squad for the upcoming Asian Games.
Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, faces charges of second-degree assault after being duct-taped to his seat for a disruptive outburst on an American Airlines flight.
A man swimming at a Marbella beach mistook a 300kg tuna for a shark, causing alarm among onlookers as it chased him ashore during the encounter.
Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will seize European vessels if European nations proceed with the seizure of ships carrying Russian cargo. Speaking aboard a Russian cruiser, Putin labelled such actions as “piracy and robbery,” and indicated that the Ministry of Defence has been instructed to prepare for reciprocation.
Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher have been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity by a Syrian court in Damascus.
Oil prices rose as violence in the Middle East raised concerns over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude increased by over 2%, nearing $90 a barrel, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, with US military actions further complicating the situation. The future of oil production remains uncertain.
Robert Gilman, a former US Marine imprisoned in Russia since 2022, is on his way home following his release for humanitarian reasons amid health concerns.
A truck crash in Egypt’s Al-Dawawis area has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, predominantly children aged 13 and 14, according to medical sources. The Ministry of Health reported 47 casualties, with many injured. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for an investigation into the incident.
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