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British father Ryan Pepper has reportedly faced torture and abuse during his seven-month detention in a UAE facility, raising urgent concerns from family and human rights advocates.
Israeli airstrikes on the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and additional injuries, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The attacks, described by the Israeli military as targeting over 100 Hezbollah sites, coincide with escalating tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
US military conducts strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting self-defence amidst ongoing ceasefire discussions.
Kazakhstan has commenced construction of the $800 million Alatau Iconic Complex, set to transform the area near Almaty by 2029. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the development will feature two striking towers and aims to become a major economic hub. Major excavation begins in May.
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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