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Myanmar Passes Law to Impose Death Penalty for Forced Labor in Scam Centers
Myanmar's military junta-controlled parliament has approved a law that imposes the death penalty for forced labor in online scam centers.
LSM · 30 Jul, 10:49
Russia launches combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine; air defense downs 320 targets
On the night of July 29-30, Russia carried out a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine using various missiles and drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down 320 out of 358 aerial assets, but hits were recorded at 20 sites.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Jul, 09:50
French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank
A 19-year-old French national was fined SG$600 for posting a video on social media where he licked a straw and put it back into a vending machine dispenser.
Euronews · 30 Jul, 09:50
Ukraine Shifts Long-Range Attack Strategy – Increasingly Targets Russian Energy Hubs
Ukraine has recently altered its long-range strike tactics deep inside Russia, focusing more on critical energy infrastructure nodes rather than oil refineries, according to the Financial Times.
LSM · 30 Jul, 09:49
Hope Fades for Survivors as Japan Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 23
Rescuers are racing against time in southwestern Japan after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Tuesday, with the confirmed death toll now at 23 and hopes of finding more survivors dwindling.
NPR World · 30 Jul, 08:50
US Resumes Airstrikes on Iranian Territory After Week-Long Pause
The United States has resumed airstrikes on targets within Iran, following a nearly week-long hiatus. The strikes were described by the US military as a response to Iranian attempts to attack US forces in the Middle East.
Delfi · 30 Jul, 08:50
War and shortages push Gaza hospitals to breaking point
Gaza’s collapsing health system leaves dialysis patients, amputees and trauma survivors without vital care.
Al Jazeera · 30 Jul, 08:50
US Strikes Iranian Military Targets
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced new airstrikes on Iranian military facilities in response to a recent rocket attack on US forces.
ERR (rus) · 30 Jul, 08:50
French student fined in Singapore for straw licking prank
A French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, was fined 600 Singapore dollars for licking a straw and placing it back in a vending machine, filming the stunt for social media.
Deutsche Welle · 30 Jul, 08:49
US resumes strikes on Iran after attacks on base in Jordan and tankers
The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Thursday night, ending a nearly week-long pause. The strikes were in response to Iran's Tuesday attacks on a US military base in Jordan and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
LSM · 30 Jul, 08:49
Scotland Races to Save Cairngorms National Park as Wildfires Plague Europe
As Europe's climate warms, wildfires have reached even the moorlands and forests of Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, prompting urgent efforts to protect the cherished landscape.
The New York Times · 30 Jul, 07:50
Anthony Fauci's diaries dismiss Sharri Markson's Covid-19 book as 'nonsense'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to the US, described News Corp journalist Sharri Markson's book supporting the lab leak theory as 'a bunch of nonsense' in his newly released diaries. Fauci was subpoenaed to a Senate hearing where he refused to answer questions, accusing Senator Rand Paul of an 'unhinged' campaign.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 07:50
Europe gears up for von der Leyen’s address as AI regulation expands and chicken farms raise concerns
Brussels is preparing for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in September, while the EU AI Office gains new powers to scrutinize AI companies, and industrial chicken farms are linked to the spread of diarrhea-causing bacteria.
Politico Europe · 30 Jul, 07:50
Russian overnight attacks kill eight in Ukraine, including children
Russia launched massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, killing eight people including two children and wounding more than 15 across multiple regions.
Delfi · 30 Jul, 07:50
Russian Missile Strike on Lviv Injures 15, People Trapped Under Rubble
A Russian missile attack on Lviv has left 15 people injured, including a rescuer, with several still trapped under the debris of a residential building. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Jul, 07:50
Death Toll from Japan Earthquake Rises to 23 as Critical 72-Hour Rescue Window Closes
At least 23 people have died after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, with rescuers racing against time to find survivors as the 72-hour window narrows.
Euronews · 30 Jul, 07:50
Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
Bolivia's former president Evo Morales is being investigated for armed uprising against the state, and he has responded defiantly.
Al Jazeera · 30 Jul, 07:49
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Man who attacked Salman Rushdie found guilty of terrorism
The man who severely stabbed British author Salman Rushdie in 2022 in an attempted murder was found guilty of terrorism charges in a New York federal court on Wednesday.
TVNET · 30 Jul, 07:49
Day 1618 of the war: Russia and Ukraine exchange massive strikes
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on several Ukrainian cities, while Ukrainian drones hit another Wildberries warehouse in Russia. Ukraine lost its fourth F-16 fighter jet.
ERR (rus) · 30 Jul, 07:49
New Mobilization in Russia Could Signal Failure of War Plan
Experts say a new mobilization wave in Russia would be a turning point and indicate the war is not going according to Kremlin's plan. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on Ukraine killed eight people.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Jul, 07:49
Australian Internet Regulator Sues Telegram Over Insufficient Fight Against Terrorism
Australia's internet regulator has taken legal action against Telegram, accusing the platform of inadequately combating the spread of terrorist-supporting content.
LSM · 30 Jul, 07:49
Fontainebleau Fire Contained, but Southern Europe on High Alert as Wildfires Rage
Firefighters in France have contained a blaze in the Fontainebleau forest, while three firefighters died in Greece and southern Europe battles widespread wildfires fueled by heat, drought, and strong winds.
France 24 · 30 Jul, 06:50
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears of widening war
The US military has struck Iranian targets in response to Tehran's attack on American forces in Jordan, raising the risk of a return to all-out war in the region.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 06:50
US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military carried out heavy strikes against Iran on Wednesday in retaliation for Iranian ballistic missile attempts on American forces.
BBC World · 30 Jul, 06:50
Podcast episode on Pedro Sánchez – new 'Machthaber' special
The Berlin Playbook podcast's 'Machthaber' series focuses on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, exploring his power and decision-making.
Politico Europe · 30 Jul, 06:49
Greek Coast Guard rescues people from wildfires on Crete
The Greek Coast Guard is conducting rescue operations as rapidly spreading wildfires trap people on the island of Crete.
Al Jazeera · 30 Jul, 06:49
Fedorov reveals mobilisation overhaul timeline: launch in August, fix by September
Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov disclosed that a planned mobilisation reform was to be presented in July, launched in August, and resolve staffing shortages by September. He outlined key elements including better pay, fixed-term contracts, and recruitment of foreign nationals.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Jul, 05:50
US carries out 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attacks on bases and regional allies
The United States military launched strikes on Iran on Thursday in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on US bases in Jordan, reigniting fighting in the Middle East.
France 24 · 30 Jul, 05:50
After deadly raid, displaced Nigerian mother finds hope in sewing
After losing her husband and two children in a raid, displaced Nigerian mother Safiya now fears losing the fragile future she rebuilt through sewing.
Al Jazeera · 30 Jul, 05:49
Pentagon says it intercepted Iranian missile attack on US forces
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it successfully intercepted an Iranian missile attack targeting American troops in the Middle East.
Politico Europe · 30 Jul, 05:49
Deadly strikes hit Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of massive Russian attack
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person on Thursday, sparking fires across the city. President Zelenskyy had earlier warned of an imminent massive attack, and Poland scrambled jets to protect its airspace.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 05:49
Ex-Defence Minister Fedorov Says His Defence Procurement Reforms Contributed to His Dismissal
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that resistance to his reforms, particularly changes to procurement and tendering procedures, was a key reason for his dismissal, as these reforms affected the interests of many individuals and companies.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 30 Jul, 04:50
Naoero severs diplomatic ties with Abkhazia and South Ossetia; recognizing states shrink to four
The Pacific island nation of Naoero (formerly Nauru) has cut diplomatic relations with the partially recognized states of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, reducing the number of UN member states recognizing their independence to four.
Meduza · 30 Jul, 04:49
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island on Tuesday, causing a partial collapse and explosion at the Aeon shopping mall. Rescue teams are searching for survivors.
BBC World · 30 Jul, 04:49
Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, ignoring Israeli objections.
Al Jazeera · 30 Jul, 04:49
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling arrested over alleged assault of NT administrator
Australian federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been arrested over an alleged assault on Northern Territory administrator David Connolly at a cultural festival in Darwin.
The Guardian World · 30 Jul, 04:49