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- Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; two attacks reported
- Police issue appeal as fugitive killer Gary Anderson remains unlocated
- 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
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi advised to be patient by India coach Gambhir
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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.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon captures a stunning image of Super Typhoon Dolphin from the International Space Station using an iPhone, showcasing the storm’s vast scale.
Elena Rybakina overcame a challenging match to reach the Canadian Open quarterfinals, defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Coco Gauff also advanced, defeating Alina Korneeva. Rybakina will face Naomi Osaka, who eliminated Leylah Fernandez, while Gauff meets Belinda Bencic.
Daniel Kinahan has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland, where he faces charges related to directing an organised crime group and international drug trafficking.
Oil prices increased as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed without significant US concessions, including eased sanctions. Brent crude rose over 1% to $83.77 a barrel, reflecting market anxiety amid disrupted shipping through this critical waterway.
A firework malfunction at a pyrotechnic festival in Alicante injures 27 people, with 14 taken to hospital for treatment, amid chaos from the unexpected event.
Kosovo’s Parliament was suspended after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj protested by throwing eggs at caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a session.
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