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Iraq and Lebanon shut down Middle East’s largest Captagon factory
Iraqi and Lebanese authorities say they have shut down what they described as the Middle East’s largest Captagon factory, a major blow against the region’s booming trade in the amphetamine-like drug.
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Iran orders death for woman activist in shock court U-turn
Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of labor activist Sharifah Mohammadi, nearly a year after overturning the verdict due to lack of evidence, according to the Norway-based rights group Hengaw.
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British tourist, 22, seriously injured after balcony fall at Ibiza hotel
Following a string of balcony-related falls in Ibiza, a 22-year-old British tourist has become the latest to be seriously injured after falling three storeys in the party resort of San Antonio.
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Boeing with 300 people on board makes emergency landing after engine fire
The right engine of the Boeing 757-300 started spewing flames shortly after departing from Corfu in Greece - distraught passengers reported that they began ’sending text messages to loved ones’ as they feared the worst.
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Timur Turlov has turned Kazakhstan into a springboard for Russian capital outflow
After renouncing his Russian citizenship, Timur Turlov continues to channel money from Russia while comfortably residing in Kazakhstan.
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Epstein files finally head to Congress as DOJ caves to subpoenas
The US Department of Justice will start providing Congress with records related to Jeffrey Epstein to the House Oversight Committee beginning on Friday, as stated by a lawmaker.
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US revokes 6,000 student visas over crimes and terrorism links
The State Department has revoked over 6,000 international student visas due to violations of US law and overstays, the department informed the BBC.
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Sweden’s ex-security adviser Henrik Landerholm on trial for mishandling classified documents
Henrik Landerholm resigned in January after he was accused of leaving official documents in a hotel
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Son of Norwegian crown princess Marius Borg Høiby charged with 32 crimes, including four rapes
Marius Borg Høiby has been charged with 32 offenses and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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23 dead and hundreds poisoned: methanol alcohol production network exposed in Kuwait
Ban on alcohol in Kuwait fuels rise of dangerous underground trade now blamed for 23 deaths.
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Russians mock Ukraine by placing Russian and US flags on captured equipment
Russian soldiers have been filmed taunting Ukraine over Donald Trump’s perceived support for Vladimir Putin.
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Three dead and nine injured in bloody shooting at New York nightclub
A manhunt is underway for four gunmen after a club shooting left three dead and nine others injured in Brooklyn, New York.
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Israel preparing forced eviction of one million people from Gaza as population faces humanitarian catastrophe
Population devastated by repeated displacement, hunger, and lack of medical supplies braces for further humanitarian disaster
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Lipreader claims Trump told Putin ‘I’ll help you’ during awkward Alaska summit
A lipreader has exclusively informed Metro about what she asserts Donald Trump said to Vladimir Putin at the Alaska summit, which has caused the US President to be humiliated in the eyes of the world.
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“His Excellency”: documents on Trump–Putin summit found in hotel in Alaska
Putin referred to as “His Excellency”: tourists in Alaska hotel find U.S. State Department documents, – NPR
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Putin’s twitching knees spark fresh rumours over Russian leader’s health
Most people watching Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s ‘summit of the century’ in Alaska overnight were left feeling pretty underwhelmed.
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Serbian police fire tear gas as anti-Vucic protests erupt across major cities
In Belgrade, Serbian police used tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters who threw firecrackers and flares at law enforcement.
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Harris warned: “Putin will eat Trump for lunch” — and the lunch was indeed cancelled
During the 2024 presidential debates, Kamala Harris sharply mocked Donald Trump’s promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, saying that Putin would “eat him for lunch.”
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Pakistan monsoon disaster: at least 321 dead in 48 hours as floods devastate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Most of the fatalities were reported in the mountainous province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with additional rain expected.
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Putin twice cynically “ignored” question about killing of peaceful Ukrainians
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ignored journalists’ question about the killing of civilians in Ukraine.
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Shooting near mosque in Sweden leaves two injured
The incident occurred shortly after people were leaving the building following prayers. Both victims were taken to hospital.
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Mali arrests two generals and alleged French spy over ‘plot to destabilise’ junta
Development comes as the military continues to crack down on dissent after a pro-democracy rally in May
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Moment of terror in Taipei: UPS Boeing 747 attempted to land three times during typhoon and struck wing on runway
This is the terrifying moment a Boeing 747 wing crashes into the runway, sending bursts of sparks into the air.
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Four bodies found floating in River Seine near Paris
Four bodies have been found floating in the River Seine, in the outskirts of Paris.
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Nearly 50 arrested, dozens injured in Belgrade and Novi Sad amid rival protester battles
Second night of street violence in multiple cities following months of escalating anti-government protests.