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A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, suffering injuries from an attack. Emergency services responded around 1:35pm, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The park closed following the incident, with no injury to the tiger reported.

A 15-year-old boy was critically injured in a bear attack in Russia’s Altai region, with his smartphone exploding to scare the animal away during the incident.

United States President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, asserting that Zelenskyy has failed to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict with Russia. His remarks follow a controversial diesel deal between Trump and Russia, which has drawn criticism from Kyiv.

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian oil facilities in response to Donald Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, which has raised concerns about funding the war.

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Three men have been found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico. The verdict was delivered following a trial concerning their deaths during a surfing trip in 2024. The case has attracted significant media attention due to the international nature of the victims.

In contrasting coverage, CBS News reported, “3 men found guilty of killing American and Australian brothers on surfing trip in Mexico,” placing emphasis on the victims’ nationalities. Meanwhile, BBC stated, “Three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico,” highlighting the severity of the crime. These differences in wording affect the focus, with CBS centring on the individuals involved, while BBC prioritises the act of murder itself.

Coverage analysed: CBS News | BBC | CNN | The Guardian

A waterspout in Sicily caused significant damage, overturning cars and impacting a school in Marsala, with several injuries reported as emergency services respond.

An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon’s Hermel district has resulted in six injuries, including five Syrians and one Lebanese individual, according to the Lebanese health ministry. This attack, targeting a vehicle, is notable as the area had seen a ceasefire with Hezbollah since June.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama, causing widespread shaking and damage, with a tsunami alert issued for multiple countries.

European states, Canada, Japan, and senior UN officials have condemned recent US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasising their commitment to the court’s work. Foreign ministers expressed deep regret, asserting that the sanctions could severely impact the ICC’s operations and calling for constructive dialogue.

A 15-year-old girl has been accused of fatally stabbing 10-year-old Eslem Bulut and injuring eight other students at a school in Istanbul, Turkey.