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- Kata Tüttő warns of centralisation threat to European regions
- Kevin Warsh takes charge of the Federal Reserve amid rising inflation challenges
- British glider pilot Jon Gatfield dies after crash during competition in Italy
- Ukraine demands full EU membership amid renewed accession discussions
- Armenia signs partnership agreement with the US ahead of elections
- Court restricts Alabama from using congressional map with one majority-Black district
- Janice Nix found guilty of manslaughter of five-year-old stepdaughter in 1978
- British father reportedly tortured in Dubai jail as family seeks proof of safety
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British glider pilot Jon Gatfield, 68, died in a crash during the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix in Bergamo, Italy, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Armenia has formalised a strategic partnership with the United States, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan prepares for parliamentary elections amid rising pro-Russia sentiment. The agreement, signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, includes a framework for critical minerals and a transit corridor.
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.
A man in Modena, Italy, injured eight pedestrians, four critically, by driving onto the pavement. Salim El Koudri, 31, known for mental disorders, attacked further by stabbing a bystander. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to visit the city this Sunday.
A drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant has sparked a fire at its perimeter. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency highlighted concerns over military threats to nuclear safety. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
A Qantas Airways flight to Dallas was diverted to Papeete, Tahiti, due to a passenger biting a flight attendant. The incident, filmed by Australian comedian Mike Goldstein, escalated after the passenger became aggressive. Read more about the altercation and its consequences.
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no approved vaccines or therapeutics. Authorities are implementing response measures.
Drones struck a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, targeting aid vehicles delivering food to residents. The incident violated international law, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to raise concerns. The mission was previously notified to all parties involved.
A bus exploded after a collision with a freight train in Bangkok, killing eight passengers and injuring 32. The incident involved a bus caught on a level crossing, leading to the explosion at Makkasan railway station. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragedy.
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