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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in Australia for a four-day private tour, marking their first visit since 2018. The couple is focusing on charitable causes and personal projects, including Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever. Their next stop includes an Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne.

A 14-year-old schoolboy killed eight classmates and a teacher in Turkey’s Kahramanmaras, using firearms believed to belong to his former police officer father. This marks Turkey’s second school shooting in two days. Six critically injured victims require urgent medical attention.

Russian families are paying for AI-generated resurrection videos of slain soldiers. These clips create lifelike scenes, often accompanied by obituaries, depicting the deceased soldiers without the wounds they suffered. Some families opt for more elaborate scenes, with prices starting at approximately 1,500 rubles.

A Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, under US sanctions, has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz. Owned by Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd, it carries 250,000 barrels of methanol. This movement occurs amidst escalating tensions and US military operations; further developments are anticipated.

The US military has initiated a blockade of Iranian ports, according to Donald Trump, to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As tensions escalate, Iran threatens US-allied nations. For details on the situation, further information will be provided as negotiations unfold.

A shooting at a vocational high school in Siverek, Turkey, left 16 injured as an 18-year-old gunman, recently expelled, opened fire before taking his own life. The assailant targeted students and teachers, prompting a comprehensive investigation.

Lebanon and Israel are set for historic diplomatic talks in Washington after over a month of war, featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This marks their first direct dialogue since 1993, aimed at ensuring long-term security and control over Lebanon’s territory.

SCHOOL SHOOTING
Gunman opens fire in Turkey’s Sanliurfa, injuring at least 16 students this morning.
Authorities respond as emergency services attend to the victims.

A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment containing 30 previously unknown verses by Empedocles has been rediscovered in Cairo. This significant find, identified by Nathan Carlig of the University of Liège, offers direct access to Empedocles’ original text, enhancing the understanding of his philosophy. Explore the findings in L’Empédocle du Caire.

Chagossians remain on Île du Coin as efforts to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius collapse. First Minister Misley Mandarin asserts their determination to stay despite resource scarcity and threats of expulsion. Hundreds are ready to join them; however, essential supplies have been confiscated.