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Six-Year-Old Child Seated Separately from Mother on airBaltic Flight
Starting next year, airlines will no longer be able to charge extra for seat selection, but currently only infants are guaranteed a seat next to parents. Recently, a family faced a situation where a six-year-old girl on an airBaltic flight was allocated a separate seat among strangers while her parents sat elsewhere.
LSM (rus) · 5 Jul, 18:36
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Australian authorities are investigating large silver spheres that washed ashore in northern Queensland, believed to be space debris.
BBC World · 5 Jul, 17:37
Millions attend funeral prayers for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran
Millions of people attended funeral prayers in Tehran for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Al Jazeera · 5 Jul, 17:37
Zelenskyy updates Macron on front-line situation and key threats in phone call
President Zelenskyy spoke with French President Macron on Sunday, briefing him on the battlefield situation and key threats, emphasizing the need for Europe's coordinated involvement in the diplomatic process.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Jul, 17:37
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Turkey Intensifies Security Operations Ahead of NATO Summit, Dozens Detained
Turkish authorities have conducted raids in multiple provinces ahead of next week's NATO summit in Ankara, detaining journalists and left-wing activists. Critics say it is an attempt to silence dissent.
TVNET · 5 Jul, 17:36
11-Year-Old Boy Drives Pickup into Monk Procession in Thailand, Killing 10
In Thailand's Mukdahan province, an 11-year-old boy took his parents' pickup without permission and crashed into a procession of Buddhist monks, killing at least ten monks and injuring several others.
Jauns.lv · 5 Jul, 17:36
Vance: Russian offensive capabilities near zero
US Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview that Russia's offensive potential is almost exhausted, while Ukraine's defensive strategy has proven more effective than the 2023 counteroffensive.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Jul, 17:36
European Parliament to Vote on Reports on Ukraine, Moldova, and Serbia's EU Path
MEPs are expected to approve annual progress reports on the three countries' EU integration next week.
Apollo.lv · 5 Jul, 16:37
June set multiple records for Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign: over 200,000 Russian targets struck
Ukrainian forces set new records in artillery destruction, drone interceptions, and attacks on vehicles in June, while increasing long-range strikes against Russian logistics.
Euromaidan Press · 5 Jul, 16:37
Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Izium: one killed, at least 11 injured
Russian forces launched multiple drone attacks on Kharkiv and a missile strike on Izium on 5 July, killing one person and injuring at least 11.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Jul, 16:37
Russia strikes Kharkiv and Izium repeatedly: one dead, at least 11 wounded
Russian forces launched multiple drone attacks on Kharkiv and a missile strike on Izium on July 5, killing one person and injuring at least 11, according to regional authorities.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Jul, 16:37
Nigeria condemns killing of two citizens in South Africa as tensions rise
Nigeria's foreign ministry condemned the killings of two Nigerians in South Africa and warned that all options remain on the table, including demands for compensation.
BBC World · 5 Jul, 16:37
Nancy Pelosi's husband could face charges after hitting parked car in California
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run crash in California, leaving a parked car with major damage. He may face a misdemeanor charge for leaving the scene.
The Guardian World · 5 Jul, 16:37
Iran needs to 'normalise relations with the US somehow' to save economy, expert says
An expert says Iran's economy is in tatters after months of conflict with the US and Israel, and normalising ties with Washington is crucial for recovery.
France 24 · 5 Jul, 16:37
Slovakia's Referendum on Lifetime Benefits for Officials and Reinstating Special Prosecutor Fails Due to Low Turnout
Only 16.1% of eligible voters participated in Slovakia's referendum on lifetime allowances for top officials and reinstating a special prosecutor's office, well below the required 50% threshold, rendering the vote invalid.
Jauns.lv · 5 Jul, 16:37
Hungarian government submits constitutional amendment to remove president
Prime Minister Peter Magyar's government has submitted a constitutional amendment to oust President Tomáš Šujok, who was elected under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
LSM · 5 Jul, 16:36
British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds
A new genetic study reveals that the endangered British swallowtail subspecies Papilio machaon britannicus has been distinct for at least 200,000 years, not 8,000 as previously believed.
The Guardian World · 5 Jul, 15:38
Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen's 2027 presidential bid
The Paris appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether she can run in next year's presidential election.
France 24 · 5 Jul, 15:38
EPP expels Slovenian MEP; MEPs shield immunity; Bardella reports raids
Three political developments in Europe: EPP expels Slovenian MEP over far-right cooperation, MEPs protect colleague's immunity concerning Bulgaria's EU prosecutor, and French far-right leader Bardella reports police raids on his contractors.
Politico Europe · 5 Jul, 15:38
Polish deputy speaker claims government secretly transferred Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Krzysztof Bosak, co-leader of Poland's far-right Confederation party and Deputy Marshal of the Sejm, has alleged that the Polish government secretly transferred Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine in March, potentially delaying Poland's own air defense upgrades.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Jul, 15:38
Indonesian Army Recovers Body of US Pilot from Papua
Indonesian troops have recovered the remains of American pilot Nicholas Goselin from the restive Papua region.
Al Jazeera · 5 Jul, 15:38
Ukraine Strikes Multiple Substations in Crimea; Zelenskyy and Wife Visit Odesa
Ukraine attacked the Bahchysarai and Zhimina substations in Crimea overnight, following a reported blackout across the peninsula. President Zelenskyy and his wife visited Odesa.
LSM · 5 Jul, 15:37
Pistorius: Germany Will Not Transfer Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that Germany does not intend to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, deeming them unnecessary at this stage, while Poland has decided against delivering MiG-29 fighters.
Apollo.lv · 5 Jul, 15:37
JD Vance: 'Beautiful' Britain has been let down by its leadership
US Vice President JD Vance criticized the UK's leadership following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, calling for significant structural change. He expressed hope that the next prime minister, possibly Andy Burnham, could get the country back on track.
Euronews · 5 Jul, 15:37
Military deserter detonates grenade during ID check in Odesa region; two police officers injured
In the Podilsk district of Odesa region, a 52-year-old man who was absent without leave from the military detonated a grenade during a document check. Two police officers and the man himself were injured.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Jul, 15:37
Iran's Supreme Leader Absent as Senior Officials Attend Ayatollah's Funeral
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was notably absent from his father's funeral, fueling speculation about his health amid rumors he was wounded in the same US-Israeli strikes that killed the late ayatollah. Thousands attended the ceremonies in Tehran, with more events planned across Iran and Iraq.
BBC World · 5 Jul, 15:36
British swallowtail butterfly is much older subspecies than thought, study finds
A new genetic study reveals that the endangered British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) has been a distinct subspecies for at least 200,000 years, rather than 8,000 years as previously believed.
The Guardian Science · 5 Jul, 14:38
National Military Memorial Cemetery: Sinkholes Near Graves Are Natural Soil Settlement
The National Military Memorial Cemetery explains that depressions after rains are natural, but does not address road damage.
Pravda — ziņas · 5 Jul, 14:37
Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be 'much higher'
Updated official figures show that Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed nearly 3,000 people, as international rescue teams begin to wind down search operations.
France 24 · 5 Jul, 14:37
Japanese scientists discover new ladybug species on university campus
Researchers from Kyushu University spent three years analyzing about 1,700 tiny ladybug specimens and found a new species on a pine tree on campus.
ERR (rus) · 5 Jul, 14:37
Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says
The son of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, appeals for his father's release, saying he can barely breathe or speak after over 555 days in Israeli detention. Physicians for Human Rights Israel warns his life is in immediate danger.
Al Jazeera · 5 Jul, 14:37
How Trump is turning NATO into a cash machine
The U.S. president has refashioned the alliance into something far different from its original intention, transforming it into a profit-making vehicle.
Politico Europe · 5 Jul, 14:36
Iran Mourns Slain Supreme Leader; Son and Successor Absent from Second Day of Funeral
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, his son and appointed successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared.
The New York Times · 5 Jul, 13:37
Ukraine strikes key Russian airfield in Crimea and bridges in Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine's defence forces hit the Hvardiiske airfield in occupied Crimea and two road bridges in Donetsk Oblast, along with three ammunition depots.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 5 Jul, 13:37
French appeals court ruling puts Marine Le Pen's 2027 presidential bid in jeopardy
The Paris Court of Appeal is expected to deliver a verdict on Tuesday that could bar far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 French presidential election.
France 24 · 5 Jul, 13:37
How a coordinated online campaign fueled xenophobia in South Africa
South Africa is experiencing a wave of xenophobia driven by a coordinated digital campaign by anti-migrant groups. Journalists are investigating who is behind the movement.
Al Jazeera · 5 Jul, 13:37