InternationalEnergy
US Secures Control of 65B Barrels of Venezuela Oil
Trump announces landmark deal giving US majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, reshaping global energy markets.
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PoliticsInternational
Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
President Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' sparking backlash from Canada and U.S. Democrats amid escalating trade war.
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PoliticsInternational
Belgium Summons US Ambassador Again Over Insulting Post
Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot summons US Ambassador Bill White again after an Instagram post mocking Health Minister Vandenbroucke.
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InternationalDisaster
1,300 Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods, 3 Belgians Lost
Over 1,300 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods, including 3 Belgians. Scientists investigate possible glacier collapse trigger.
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International
DNA Confirms Identity of Belgian Climbers Missing 34 Years
DNA analysis confirms remains found on Swiss glacier belong to two Belgian climbers who disappeared in the Alps in 1992, closing a 34-year mystery.
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BusinessInternational
JD.com to Open Major Distribution Center in Belgium
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com signs long-term lease for a 50,000 m² warehouse in Willebroek, Belgium, expanding its European logistics network.
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InternationalDisaster
Colombia Quake Death Toll Hits 289, 180,000 Affected
Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed 289 people and affected over 180,000, triggering a massive humanitarian response and reconstruction effort.
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HistoryInternational
New Artifacts Reveal Japan's Wartime Atrocities in China
New artifacts from Japan's WWII invasion found across China, providing fresh evidence of wartime atrocities including the Nanjing Massacre.
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InternationalAccident
Twelve Dead in Hungarian Bus Crash of Polish Pilgrims
Twelve Polish pilgrims died when their bus overturned on Hungary's M3 motorway. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
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Defense & SecurityInternational
NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Latvia Amid Ukraine Strike
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Latvian airspace after it was deflected by Russian electronic warfare during a massive Ukrainian attack on Russia.
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InternationalMiddle East
US Ambassador Calls Settler Siege 'Horrific Act of Terror'
US Ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror' as White House presses Netanyahu to condemn the violence.
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InternationalSecurity
US Missionary Freed After 9 Months in Niger Captivity
American missionary Kevin Rideout released after nine months in captivity in Niger, SIM International confirms. He is in good health in US custody.
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InternationalPolitics
China's 'Three Musts' at UN Security Council on Palestine
China's UN envoy Fu Cong proposes 'Three Musts' framework at emergency Security Council session, urging de-escalation and the two-state solution.
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InternationalPolitics
Putin Calls EU Ship Seizures 'Piracy,' Vows Retaliation
Putin condemned EU seizure of Russian ships as 'piracy' and vowed retaliation, escalating maritime tensions between Moscow and Brussels.
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InternationalPolitics
US Senators Demand Answers Over Trump Diamond Ring Gift
US senators accuse Antwerp diamond dealers of potential bribery after a gold ring gifted to Trump preceded a tariff exemption for European diamonds.
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EnergyInternational
Gulf Oil Giants Spend Billions to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
Gulf oil giants are investing billions in pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping global energy supply chains amid the ongoing Iran war.
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InternationalPolitics
Former U.S. Marine Freed From Russia After 4-Year Ordeal
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine held in Russia since 2022, returns home after Putin grants humanitarian pardon. Five other Americans remain detained.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Claims US Has Full Control of Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US Navy has 100% control of the Strait of Hormuz and demands Iran pay compensation as the critical oil chokepoint stays closed.
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InternationalPolitics
Japan's Record Defense Budget Raises Strategic Questions
Japan's record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget request raises concerns about military expansion and regional stability in the Asia-Pacific.
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InternationalPolitics
Ceuta Crisis Tests EU Cohesion
The Ceuta migrant crisis exposed deep EU divisions as Italy suspended Schengen with Spain and the bloc's new asylum pact faced its first major test.
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InternationalHumanitarian
Chinese Vessel Rescues 5 Sierra Leone Fishermen at Sea
A Chinese fishing vessel rescued five Sierra Leonean fishermen from a sinking boat in rough seas, earning praise from local authorities.
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InternationalMigration
Week After Mass Crossing, Chaos Remains in Ceuta
A week after tens of thousands crossed into Ceuta, 2,000-8,000 migrants remain, mostly minors, as Spain braces for a possible new wave.
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InternationalPolitics
Ceuta Death Toll Hits 67 as EU Rifts Deepen
Spanish PM condemns 'selfish attitude' of certain EU countries as Ceuta death toll rises to 67 following mass migrant crossing.
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EconomyInternational
Elon Musk's Fortune Nearly Halves as $646B Evaporates
Elon Musk's fortune dropped by $646 billion in six weeks after SpaceX's post-IPO stock collapse, nearly halving his wealth to $684 billion.
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International
Naples Quake: Strongest in 40 Years Leaves 26 Injured
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Naples' Campi Flegrei region, the strongest in 40 years, injuring 26 and displacing over 700 people.
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InternationalEnvironment
Var Fire Forces 2,000 Evacuations as Blaze Rages On
A massive wildfire in southern France's Var region has forced thousands to evacuate and burned over 8,000 hectares, sparking an arson investigation.
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WarInternational
Ukraine Failed to Intercept Any Missile in Kyiv Attack
Russia killed at least 17 in Kyiv strikes as Ukraine failed to intercept a single missile, exposing a critical air defense shortage.
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PoliticsInternational
US and Poland Consider Permanent Military Bases
Poland and the US are discussing permanent American military bases in Poland, a shift in NATO's European defense posture amid broader US restructuring.
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InternationalHealth
Gaza Boy, 8, Blocked From Life-Saving Care in Belgium
Omar Alsafadi, 8, lost his leg in a Gaza rocket attack. Hospital beds wait in Antwerp, but Israeli exit permit rules block his evacuation.
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EconomyInternational
Japan, US Confirm Rare Joint Forex Intervention
Japan and the US confirm a rare coordinated yen-buying intervention, the first joint action in 15 years, signaling more may follow.
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PoliticsInternational
Venezuela, Dominican Republic Restore Diplomatic Ties
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic agreed to gradually restore diplomatic relations, marking a key step in Venezuela's regional reintegration.
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PoliticsInternational
Brazil's Workers' Party Confirms Lula for Fourth Term Bid
Brazil's Workers' Party confirms Lula for fourth term bid amid foreign interference concerns and a polarized political landscape.
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InfrastructureInternational
Chinese-Built Road Transforms Lives in Cajamarca, Peru
A Chinese-built highway in Peru's Cajamarca region connects remote communities to markets, healthcare, and new economic opportunities.
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InternationalDisaster
Kumamoto Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 38 in Japan
Japan's Kumamoto earthquake death toll rises to 38 as rescue efforts continue amid extreme heat, with 9,226 evacuees and 46,800 households without water.
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InternationalSecurity
Moscow Restaurant Bombing Kills 3 in Homemade Device Attack
A homemade bomb explosion at a Moscow restaurant killed three people and injured 21. Russian authorities are investigating the blast as a terrorist act.
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InternationalEconomy
Belgium, China, US Battle Over Congo's 'Snail Mountain'
Belgium's state guarantee for Umicore's germanium deal in Congo reveals a geopolitical struggle over critical minerals involving China and the US.
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InternationalEnvironment
Iceland Arrests 21 Anti-Whaling Activists, Including Belgian
Icelandic special forces seize Paul Watson Foundation vessel Bandero, arrest 21 anti-whaling activists including one Belgian national.
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InternationalMilitary
Reports: Trump Orders New Iran Strikes; Tehran Vows Response
US officials say Trump ordered new strikes on Iran that could begin this weekend. Tehran says it has a comprehensive response plan ready.
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InternationalMilitary
Japan Conducts First Tomahawk Test Launch in Pacific
Japan's Self-Defense Forces conducted their first Tomahawk missile test from destroyer JS Chokai, signaling a major shift in defense policy.
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InternationalEnergy
Chinese-built solar project boosts Laos' energy role
A Chinese-built 1,000 MW solar farm is helping Laos become Southeast Asia's clean-energy battery and deepening regional grid ties.
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InternationalSecurity
Japan Launches First Post-WWII Intelligence Agency
Japan on July 31 launched the National Intelligence Bureau, upgrading its cabinet intelligence office and raising questions about its defensive posture.
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InternationalEurope
Belgium Sends Water Tankers to France as Wildfires Rage
Belgium expands aid to France, readying water tankers and crews to fight devastating wildfires as European solidarity is mobilized.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait, Escalating Gulf Conflict
Iran struck US facilities in Kuwait, escalating the five-month US-Iran war as Kuwait intercepted drones targeting vital and military sites.
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InternationalPolitics
Hamas Agrees to Trump-Brokered Disarmament Deal
Hamas tells AP it accepts Trump's deal to disarm, a potential Gaza breakthrough that still faces major hurdles.
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InternationalWar
US and Iran Trade Missile Strikes as War Enters Sixth Month
US and Iran exchanged missile barrages July 30 as the five-month war shows no end in sight. AP-NORC poll shows US support declining.
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InternationalReligion
Pope Leo Reveals Immigrant, Enslaved, and Slaveholder Past
Pope Leo XIV revealed his ancestors included immigrants, enslaved people, and slaveholders in a historic NBC interview about America and his papal mission.
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InternationalHumanitarian
Melania Trump Reunites 5th Group of War-Separated Children
First Lady Melania Trump reunites a fifth group of five Ukrainian and Russian children with their families, bringing the total to approximately 30.
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DisasterInternational
Kumamoto Earthquake: 13 Dead, 10,000 Evacuated in Japan
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 and forcing 10,000 to evacuate. Rescue continues amid aftershock fears.
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InternationalPolitics
Zelensky at White House for High-Stakes Talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Zelensky meets President Trump at the White House to secure continued US military support as the war with Russia enters its fifth year.
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InternationalEnvironment
Wildfires Rage in France and Spain as EU Urges New Approach
Record wildfires have forced over 300,000 evacuations across France and Spain. EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib urges a 'holistic approach' as crisis deepens.
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PoliticsInternational
Japan Establishes NIA Amid Rights and Surveillance Concerns
Japan's new National Intelligence Agency marks its biggest postwar intelligence reform, sparking fears over surveillance and democratic oversight.
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SocietyInternational
China Rescues 47 Vietnamese Nationals After Shipwreck
A Vietnamese cargo ship sank near the Spratly Islands, prompting a multinational search and rescue operation that saved 47 of the 62 crew members.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Orders Pause in Iran Strikes Amid Diplomatic Push
Trump paused U.S. strikes on Iran after 13 nights as Omani mediators arrived in Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Houthi attacks on Saudi oil.
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HealthInternational
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: 3,000 Cases and 1,354 Deaths
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 3,000 cases with 1,354 deaths. The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus.
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InternationalTerrorism
Berlin Pride Attack: One Dead, 16 Wounded, Manhunt Underway
A vehicle ramming at Berlin Pride killed one and wounded 16. The suspect, with Islamist links, remains at large as German police launch a citywide manhunt.
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InternationalEnvironment
'Like a War Zone': Belgian Witness on Raging Bordeaux Fires
Belgian tourists describe 'apocalyptic' wildfires near Bordeaux as 220,000 flee. Fires also rage in Spain as Europe battles unprecedented blazes.
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InternationalHeritage
Normandy D-Day Beaches Gain UNESCO World Heritage Status
The D-Day beaches in Normandy have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing their historic role in liberating Europe during WWII.
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InternationalMilitary
US Strikes Iran for 12th Night, Threatens Civilian Targets
The US completes 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran as President Trump threatens to destroy bridges and power plants, escalating the conflict.
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InternationalEconomy
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers Open New Maritime Front
Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, opening a new front that threatens global oil supplies and energy markets.
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InternationalPolitics
US Signs Landmark Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia sign a historic nuclear deal allowing potential uranium enrichment, sparking controversy amid the ongoing US-Iran war.
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InternationalPolitics
Zelensky Fires Army Chief After Protests on Defense Shakeup
Zelensky fires Ukraine's top general Syrsky after protests over popular Defense Minister Fedorov's dismissal, appointing reformer Drapatyi.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Proposes FIFA Chief Infantino for UN Secretary-General
Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino as UN Secretary-General, sparking debate over a sports leader heading the world body.
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InternationalPolitics
EU OKs 21st Russia Sanctions Package; Lavrov Meets Rubio
The EU approves its 21st sanctions package against Russia, freezing the oil price cap at $44.10, as Lavrov and Rubio hold 37-minute talks in Manila.
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InternationalHealth
France Warns: Pyrenees Mountain Water Sickens Hikers
French authorities warn hikers after 12 fall ill from contaminated mountain water in the Pyrenees. Filter bottles don't block viruses, officials say.
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InternationalEurope
Hitler's Birthplace Becomes Police Station in Austria
Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, ending decades of debate over the site's use and preventing neo-Nazi pilgrimages.
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InternationalCrime
Epstein Model Scout Daniel Siad Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, the model scout named thousands of times in the declassified Epstein files, was found dead at his home near Paris. An autopsy is underway.
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InternationalTechnology
France Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
French lawmakers approve landmark social media ban for children under 15, making France the first EU country to enact such a measure.
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CrimeInternational
Spanish Police Hunt Belgian Man Over Ex-Wife's B&B Fire
Spanish police search for a Belgian man who allegedly set fire to his ex-partner's B&B in Tossa de Mar after violating a restraining order.
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InternationalMilitary
US-Iran Hormuz Standoff: Airstrikes Fail to Break Deadlock
After 10 nights of airstrikes, the US and Iran remain entrenched in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts question the strategy.
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PoliticsInternational
Ortega Declares Nicaragua Will Never Hold Elections Again
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega says the country will never hold elections again, ending all pretense of democracy and drawing global condemnation.
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InternationalMilitary
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Ninth Night as War Escalates
US strikes Iran for ninth night as Tehran retaliates across the Gulf. Three American troops killed; oil tops $90 as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens.
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PoliticsInternational
Andy Burnham Sworn In as UK PM, Faces Daunting In-Tray
Andy Burnham becomes the seventh UK prime minister in a decade, inheriting a weak economy, strained public services and a volatile world.
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InternationalEconomy
Belgium Bans Israeli Settlement Imports as Oil Hits $90
Belgium bans Israeli settlement imports as oil surges past $90 and Europe faces a critical diesel shortage. EU textile destruction ban also takes effect.
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InternationalPolitics
Belgium Bans Israeli Settlement Imports in Symbolic Move
Belgium becomes the fourth EU country to ban imports from Israeli settlements. The move is largely symbolic but carries significant political weight.
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CrimeInternational
Belgian Fugitive Arrested in Thailand on Interpol Warrant
A Belgian national wanted on an Interpol Red Notice for attempted murder and organized crime has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, and faces extradition.
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CrimeInternational
Tate Brothers Arrested in Miami on New UK Sex Crime Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami as UK prosecutors file 38 new charges including rape and human trafficking, bringing total to 59 counts.
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War & ConflictInternational
US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran; Tehran Warns Retaliation
US launches new airstrikes against Iran after two American service members killed in Jordan. Tehran warns of retaliation as conflict escalates.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Strikes US Military Bases in Kuwait and Jordan
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan, escalating the five-month war and threatening Hormuz stability.
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InternationalEnvironment
Three Belgians Killed in Spain's Deadliest Wildfire
Three Belgian citizens trapped by flames from multiple directions during the deadly Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería, Spain.
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InternationalMilitary
US Pounds Iran in Sustained Strikes; Tehran Strikes Back
US strikes Iran for third night as Trump weighs hitting nuclear site. Iran retaliates against US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
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InternationalDefense
Poland Trains 500,000 Civilians in Survival Skills
Poland launches 'Always Ready' program to train up to 500,000 civilians in survival, first aid, and cyber defense as Russian threat looms.
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InternationalPolitics
EU Extends Ukrainian Refugee Protection, Tightens Rules
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028 but restricts new applicants who are military-age men starting March 2027.
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LegalInternational
China, Philippines Repatriate Cross-Border Gambling Fugitive
China and Philippines jointly repatriate a fugitive accused of organizing cross-border gambling and telecom fraud worth hundreds of millions of yuan.
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InternationalMilitary
US Launches 7-Hour Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
US launches sustained strikes on Iran, triggering retaliation on American bases. Trump threatens power plants as analysts warn of forever war.
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EconomyInternational
China GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Weakest Since 2022 Lockdowns
China's Q2 GDP grew just 4.3%, the slowest in over three years, as weak domestic demand and a property slump offset surging exports.
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InternationalInfrastructure
Malaysia's Longest River Bridge Opens in Sarawak
The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge, built by China's MBEC under the Belt and Road Initiative, is now Malaysia's longest river-crossing bridge at 4.844 km.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US Launches Fresh Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards close the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel, prompting a third round of US strikes on 140 Iranian military sites.
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InternationalDisaster
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 4,333
Venezuela's June 24 earthquake death toll rises to 4,333 with 16,740 injured as international aid arrives and rescue operations continue.
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MilitaryInternational
China-Russia Joint Sea-2026 Naval Drills End in Yellow Sea
China and Russia wrap up Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise off Qingdao, featuring advanced drills and a planned Pacific patrol signaling deeper military ties.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Launches Fresh Airstrikes
Iran's IRGC closes the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping; US responds with a third round of airstrikes hitting 140 military targets in dramatic escalation.
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InternationalDisaster
Belgian Man Killed in Almeria Wildfire, Son Says No Warning
A Belgian man died in Andalusia's deadliest wildfire. His son says no official evacuation warning was issued, sparking debate over Spain's ES-Alert system.
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InternationalNuclear
Iran Rebuilding Nuclear Facility, Satellite Images Reveal
New satellite imagery reveals Iran may be repairing the Taleghan 2 nuclear facility at Parchin, raising questions about compliance with the US-Iran MoU.
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InternationalPolitics
Experts Say Israel Holds the Key to Ending the Iran-US War
As the Iran-US war enters its fifth month, experts argue that Israel's refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon is the primary obstacle to peace.
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WarInternational
Ukrainian Drones Strike Key Russian Oil Refinery in Syzran
Ukrainian drones strike the Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia's Samara region, crippling energy infrastructure and deepening Russia's fuel crisis.
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PoliticsInternational
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died unexpectedly at 71 after a brief illness. He had just returned from Kyiv where he met President Zelensky.
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InternationalMedia
Bot Networks Hijack European News Comment Sections
A joint investigation reveals coordinated bot networks manipulating comment sections of European public broadcasters, with Iran as the primary target.
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PoliticsInternational
White House Subpoenas NYT Journalists on Air Force One
The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists after they reported security deficiencies in Trump's new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
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PoliticsInternational
Berlin Mayor Withdraws from Re-Election After Tennis Lie
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner withdraws from re-election after lying about playing tennis during a catastrophic power outage that left 45,000 homes powerless.
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InternationalCrime
New Suspect Arrested in Ann Widdecombe Murder Case
Police arrest 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe, ruling out political motive.
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InternationalWeather
France Heatwave: 37 Departments on Red Alert, 26M Affected
France expands red alert to 37 departments as third heatwave in two months grips the country. Temperatures hit 40°C, Tour de France shortened.
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InternationalTragedy
Mother Dies Saving Baby from Oncoming Train in Germany
A 26-year-old mother in Leingarten, Germany, pushed her 2-year-old daughter's stroller to safety moments before being struck and killed by a train.
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Consumer SafetyInternational
Toxic Squishy Dumplings Expose EU Toy Safety Gaps
Carcinogenic substances in viral squishy dumpling toys raise questions about EU toy safety enforcement, CE marking, and online marketplace accountability.
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US PoliticsInternational
US Strikes Iran as Tehran Closes Strait of Hormuz
The US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say Israel holds the key to de-escalation as oil markets reel.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Bombings Escalate War
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping as the US conducts renewed bombing campaigns. Experts say Israel holds the key to de-escalation.
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PoliticsInternational
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies unexpectedly at 71 after a brief illness. The Trump ally and foreign policy hawk had just returned from Kyiv.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Launches New Airstrikes
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping as the US conducts a third wave of airstrikes, escalating the 2026 Iran War.
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PoliticsInternational
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died unexpectedly at 71 after returning from Kyiv. Preliminary cause: aortic dissection.
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InternationalEurope
Belgians Possibly Among 11 Dead in Southern Spain Wildfires
At least 11 people have died in devastating wildfires in southern Spain. Belgian authorities are investigating if Belgian nationals are among the victims.
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MilitaryInternational
US Launches Massive Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Truce Ends
CENTCOM strikes over 80 Iranian targets after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump declares the June ceasefire 'over' as Iran retaliates.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Global Flashpoints: Gaza, Mexico, China and US Stakes
A Gaza aid worker killed before a World Cup screening, cartel drone attacks in Mexico, and China's maritime power play — four global stories with US stakes
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Crime & SecurityInternational
Mexican Village Attacked by Cartel Drones During World Cup
A Mexican village that warned authorities of a cartel offensive was attacked by drones during the World Cup, exposing major security gaps.
—6 min read
PoliticsInternational
Explosions Near Macron's Hotel in Damascus Injure 18
Two explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus wounded 18 people during French President Macron's landmark visit to post-Assad Syria.
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CrimeInternational
Monaco Bombing Suspect Found Shot Dead Near Kyiv
Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman, was found shot dead near Kyiv.
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CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Released After 4.5 Years in Moroccan Prison
Marc Moerman, a Belgian national, was released from a Moroccan prison after a four-day visit turned into four-and-a-half years behind bars.
—4 min read
InternationalConflict
Russia Strikes Kyiv with Missiles on Eve of NATO Summit
Russia launched a deadly ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 9 and wounding 46, on the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara.
—4 min read
InternationalFinance
Kuwait Launches $100M Emergency Fund for War Recovery
Kuwait launches a $100 million Emergency Response Fund to repair war-damaged infrastructure after the 2026 Iran War, administered by KFAED.
—4 min read
InternationalUK
Toddler Thrown into Crocodile Enclosure: Five Surgeries Done
A 3-year-old boy thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo has undergone five surgeries with at least two more needed, including nerve reconstruction.
—4 min read
InternationalEnvironment
Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe as Heatwave Grips
A new wildfire in southern France destroys 930 hectares as Costa Brava lockdown lifts. Portugal battles a massive blaze amid an intense heatwave.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Mourns Khamenei as Successor Mojtaba Absent at Funeral
Millions gather in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral prayer as his son and successor Mojtaba remains absent, fueling speculation about Iran's leadership.
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InternationalPolitics
Millions Gather in Tehran for Khamenei's State Funeral
Millions gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral as questions mount over successor Mojtaba's absence and Iran's fragile ceasefire with the US.
—5 min read
InternationalMilitary
Ukraine's Crimea Campaign: War at Russia's Doorstep
Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Crimea, targeting air defenses, supply lines, and energy infrastructure to isolate the Russian-occupied peninsula.
—5 min read
InternationalDisaster
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Hits 2,595 as Global Aid Surges
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 2,595 with over 12,400 injured. Chinese companies donate 120+ tons of aid as global relief efforts intensify.
—4 min read
CrimeInternational
Operation Medusa: Seven Nations Target Drug-Facilitated Rape
Seven countries join forces in Operation Medusa, an unprecedented crackdown on drug-facilitated sexual assault, identifying 156 people.
—4 min read
InternationalMiddle East
Iran Begins Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran begins week-long funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli airstrike. The event tests regime stability amid ceasefire talks.
—5 min read
InternationalRussia
Long Lines for Gas Shatter Normalcy in Wartime Russia
Fuel shortages across Russia, driven by Ukrainian drone strikes and sanctions, have shattered the Kremlin's illusion of normalcy as gas lines spread.
—5 min read
BusinessInternational
Volkswagen Urged to Build China-Developed Cars in Germany
Lower Saxony Premier Olaf Lies urges Volkswagen to build China-developed cars at German plants to protect jobs amid reports of massive job cuts.
—5 min read
InternationalHumanitarian
Belgium's B-FAST Sends Aid to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela
Belgium dispatches shelter materials to Venezuela via B-FAST after devastating earthquakes kill over 1,700 and leave thousands missing.
—5 min read
InternationalSecurity
Monaco Bomb Targets Ukrainian Oligarch, Three Injured
A backpack bomb in Monaco critically injured Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, his wife, and son. A manhunt is underway for the suspect.
—4 min read
InternationalMedia
Axel Springer Completes £575m Telegraph Takeover
German media giant Axel Springer acquires The Telegraph for £575m, ending three years of ownership uncertainty for the 172-year-old British newspaper.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
US-Iran Doha Talks in Doubt as Iran Denies Meeting Scheduled
US and Iranian negotiators head to Doha amid conflicting claims over whether talks will occur, testing a fragile ceasefire agreement.
—4 min read
InternationalGeopolitics
Oman Proposes Hormuz Fee Plan After US-Iran War
Oman proposes maritime service fees for Strait of Hormuz transit, backed by Iran but opposed by the US, as the 60-day MOU toll-free window ticks down.
—5 min read
InternationalDisaster
Venezuela Quake Death Toll May Far Exceed Official Count
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela five days ago. The official death toll of 1,719 may be a substantial undercount, experts warn.
—6 min read
InternationalMilitary
Massive Drone Attack Hits Moscow, Satellite Hub Struck
Russia says 419 drones shot down overnight as Ukraine strikes a satellite center near Moscow, killing an infant and intensifying pressure on Putin.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
China Pressures Japan with Bomber Patrols, Rare Earth Curbs
China escalates pressure on Japan through bomber patrols, business detentions, and rare earth export restrictions in a coordinated campaign.
—5 min read
International
Venezuela Earthquake: 8 Chinese Citizens Killed, One Missing
A devastating twin earthquake in Venezuela has killed 8 Chinese citizens and left one missing. China offers aid as President Xi Jinping sends condolences.
—4 min read
Military & ConflictInternational
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Fragile Ceasefire Unravels
The US struck 10 Iranian military targets after a tanker attack; Iran retaliated against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
—6 min read
InternationalDisaster
Venezuela Earthquake: 920 Dead, Including 7 Chinese Citizens
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Venezuela has killed 920 people, including 7 Chinese citizens, with thousands injured and rescue teams arriving.
—4 min read
InternationalMilitary
US Strikes Iran After Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Hormuz
The US military launched airstrikes against Iranian targets after a drone struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
—4 min read
InternationalMilitary
Iran Strikes US Military Targets After American Airstrikes
Iran strikes US military targets after American airstrikes hit Iranian coastal sites, shattering the fragile Islamabad ceasefire agreement.
—6 min read
PoliticsInternational
Russian Ex-Military Blogger Threatens Mutiny Against Putin
A Russian ex-military blogger's viral video threatening a military uprising against Putin signals growing dissent within military circles.
—4 min read
InternationalTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Digital Tax
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European nations that impose digital services taxes on US tech firms, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
—4 min read
EnvironmentInternational
Netherlands Pushes EU Ban on Plastic Chewing Gum
The Netherlands proposes an EU-wide ban on chewing gum containing microplastics, citing environmental pollution and high municipal cleanup costs.
—5 min read
MilitaryInternational
Iranian Drones Strike Bahrain as Iran-US Ceasefire Unravels
Iranian drones attacked Bahrain and a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes, threatening the fragile Iran-US ceasefire agreement.
—5 min read
InternationalMilitary
Iran-US Ceasefire Shatters in Strikes on Bahrain and Hormuz
US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain shatter the fragile June 18 ceasefire, threatening a wider regional war.
—5 min read
InternationalAccident
Japan School Bus Crash Injures 12, Driver Arrested in Osaka
School bus carrying 15 students veers into oncoming traffic in Osaka, injuring 12. Elderly driver arrested on suspicion of negligent driving.
—4 min read
CrimeInternational
France Probes Vinted Over Suspected Child Trafficking
French authorities investigate Vinted after viral TikTok claims of coded child trafficking listings. A journalist was offered a child for €12,000.
—5 min read
CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Surrenders 117 kg of Cannabis to German Customs
A Belgian van driver voluntarily declared 117 kg of cannabis at the German-Swiss border. Despite his honesty, drugs were seized and he was arrested.
—4 min read
DisasterInternational
Thousands Missing After Quakes Devastate Venezuela
A magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 double earthquake struck Venezuela, killing 589, injuring 2,980, and leaving thousands missing as rescue teams arrive.
—5 min read
InternationalEU
EU Transfers First €3.2 Billion of €90B Loan to Ukraine
The EU transferred the first €3.2 billion of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine at the Gdańsk conference, marking a milestone after months of delays.
—7 min read
CrimeInternational
Belgian Man Arrested in Spain After Fatal Neighbor Dispute
A 68-year-old Belgian man has been arrested in Dénia, Spain, after allegedly pushing his neighbor during an argument, causing a fatal fall.
—3 min read
HealthInternational
Ebola Case Confirmed in France, Doctor Returned from Congo
France confirms first Ebola case of current outbreak as doctor returning from Congo is isolated. WHO warns outbreak is moving faster than response.
—4 min read
InternationalEnvironment
Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' Escalates as Protests Grow
Albania's Flamingo Revolution intensifies as mass protests demand PM Edi Rama's resignation over a Kushner-linked luxury resort and systemic corruption.
—6 min read
InternationalEconomy
Belgian Shipowners Warn of Mine Danger in Hormuz Evacuation
Belgian shipowners urge safety-first approach as UN evacuates 900 ships and 11,000 seafarers from the mined Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal.
—4 min read
PoliticsInternational
Senate Approves War Powers Resolution Rebuking Trump on Iran
The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority on Iran, a historic bipartisan rebuke of the president's policy.
—5 min read
InternationalMilitary
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US-Iran Deal Under Strain
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatening the fragile US-Iran peace deal. Sunday talks in Switzerland loom as key test.
—5 min read
InternationalMilitary
Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion More for Iran War Costs
The Pentagon told lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, as Congress debates the financial toll of the 3.5-month conflict.
—4 min read
InternationalMilitary
Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Defies Multiple Ceasefire Attempts
Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting in Lebanon despite multiple ceasefire attempts, threatening the broader US-Iran peace deal and regional stability.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Leaked US-Iran Deal Reveals 14-Point Plan to End War
A leaked 14-point MoU between the US and Iran outlines a ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, $300B reconstruction fund, and sanctions relief.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
King Filip to Host President Zelensky at Royal Palace
King Filip will host President Zelensky for lunch at the Royal Palace on Thursday ahead of the EU Council summit on Ukraine and defense.
—4 min read
CrimeInternational
Antwerp Drug Criminal Executed Near Barcelona Police Station
A Serbian-Antwerp drug trafficker wanted by Belgium was executed in broad daylight outside a Barcelona police station, highlighting Balkan cartel reach.
—4 min read
InternationalJustice
Belgian-Israeli Faces Crimes Against Humanity Complaint
A criminal complaint for crimes against humanity has been filed in Brussels against a Belgian-Israeli sniper, testing Belgium's universal jurisdiction law.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Amnesty Protests Taliban Visit to EU for Deportation Talks
Amnesty protests Taliban visit to Brussels for EU deportation talks, warning against normalizing a regime accused of human rights abuses.
—4 min read
CrimeInternational
Three Wanted Drug Criminals Extradited from UAE to Belgium
Belgium receives three wanted drug criminals extradited from the UAE, bringing total extraditions to 16 under a 2021 bilateral treaty.
—5 min read
InternationalMilitary
Belgian Minesweeper Primula Stands Ready for Hormuz Mission
Belgium's minesweeper Primula awaits a political decision to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz for mine clearance after the US-Iran peace deal.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Belgium: Russians Seek Confrontation After Warning Shots
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken says Russia seeks confrontation after a frigate fired warning shots at a British yacht in the Channel.
—5 min read
War & ConflictInternational
Ukraine Fuel Crisis: Logistics Lockdown Hits Occupied Crimea
Ukraine's drone campaign targeting Crimea's fuel supplies has triggered the worst fuel crisis on the peninsula since Russia's 2014 annexation.
—5 min read
EconomyInternational
Iran War Permanently Altered Global Economy, NYT Finds
Despite a framework deal to end US-Iran hostilities, the war has permanently reshaped oil trade, supply chains, and the global economy, NYT analysis finds.
—6 min read
War & ConflictInternational
Historic Kyiv Cathedral Burns, Relics Rescued in Strike
Russian drone strike sets UNESCO-listed Dormition Cathedral ablaze in Kyiv. Holy relics evacuated as 11 killed across Ukraine.
—5 min read
PoliticsInternational
Trump Says US-Iran Deal to Be Signed June 14, Hormuz Reopens
Trump announces US-Iran peace deal signing for June 14 with Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran disputes timing but signals progress in talks.
—6 min read
InternationalPolitics
Belgian Doctors Aid Athens Victim; Swiss Vote; G7 Protests
Six international stories with a Belgian link: doctors aid Athens hit-and-run victim, Swiss population cap vote, G7 protests, US AI restrictions, and more.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap in Migration Referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, with 54.8% voting against. The result preserves EU relations and signals stability.
—4 min read
InternationalEurope
Belgian Doctors Save Hit-and-Run Victim in Athens
Three Belgian doctors on holiday in Athens provided emergency first aid to a hit-and-run victim. The victim's wife demands answers from the driver.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
G7 Summit in Évian: Anti-Globalization Protests Rock Geneva
Tens of thousands of No-G7 activists clashed with police in Geneva on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian, with a Tesla set on fire and buildings damaged.
—5 min read
InternationalCulture
Song from Chinese-Run Zambian Mine Goes Viral Across Africa
A factory anthem from Zambia's Chambishi copper mine has gone viral, showcasing the human side of China-Africa cooperation and cultural exchange.
—5 min read
TechnologyInternational
US Forces Anthropic to Disable Top AI Models in Historic Act
The US ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its top AI models. European leaders call it a wake-up call for tech sovereignty.
—6 min read
InternationalMilitary
US Plans Major Cut to Air and Naval Support for NATO Europe
The US plans to cut fighter jets, bombers, and naval assets available to NATO in Europe by roughly one-third, reshaping transatlantic defense.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Iran Declares Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran announces complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after US strikes, threatening global oil supplies and escalating the 2026 Iran War.
—6 min read
InternationalHealth
US Demands Belgium Ban Congolese Travelers Over Ebola Fears
The US has demanded Belgium ban Congolese travelers over Ebola fears ahead of the World Cup. Belgium's health minister has refused, sparking a dispute.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Belgian-Russian Gets 16 Years in Fabricated Treason Trial
A Belgian-Russian dual national was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony for high treason in a trial critics call politically motivated.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Belgian Company Built Trump's White House Cage Fight Arena
A Belgian stage-building company constructed the controversial UFC Freedom 250 arena on the White House South Lawn for Trump's 80th birthday.
—4 min read
CrimeInternational
Antwerp Drug Lords Held in Morocco; 'Black' Faces 34 Years
Moroccan police arrest four Antwerp drug traffickers including Abdelilah El Messaoudi, alias 'Black,' who faces 34 years for cocaine crimes.
—4 min read
PoliticsInternational
South Korea Nominates First Female PM in Two Decades
President Lee Jae-myung nominates Han Sung-sook, former Naver CEO, as South Korea's next PM. If confirmed, she would be the first female PM in 20 years
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Belgian Gaza Flotilla Crew: Safety Depended on Passport
Belgian crew of the Gaza flotilla describe harrowing treatment by Israeli forces, revealing a hierarchy of safety based on nationality and passport.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Belgian Gaza Flotilla Crew: Passport Determined Their Fate
Belgian crew of the Gaza flotilla describe how their nationality determined their treatment during Israel's interception of the aid mission.
—4 min read
TragedyInternational
Missing Auburn Student Found Dead in Japan, Mother Confirms
James 'Weston' Higginbotham, an Auburn University student missing in Japan since May 29, was found dead outside Kyoto, his mother confirmed.
—4 min read
EconomyInternational
Jan De Nul Wins $10 Billion Paraná River Dredging Contract
Belgian dredging giant Jan De Nul wins a landmark $10 billion contract to deepen Argentina's Paraná River, a vital agricultural export waterway.
—5 min read
PoliticsInternational
House Votes to Halt Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke of Trump
The US House passed a war powers resolution 215-208 to halt military operations against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a rebuke of Trump.
—4 min read
InternationalEnvironment
Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution': Protests Over Trump Resort
Thousands protest in Albania against a Kushner-backed luxury resort in protected wetlands, sparking the 'Flamingo Revolution' and anti-corruption probe.
—5 min read
PoliticsInternational
Thailand Grants Royal Pardon to Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra
Thailand's King pardons former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, ending his parole and EM monitoring months early in a major political development.
—4 min read
InternationalTrue Crime
Coast Guard Divers Search Bahamas for Missing American
U.S. Coast Guard divers arrive in the Bahamas to resume the search for Lynette Hooker, as GPS data contradicts her husband's account of her disappearance.
—4 min read
TechnologyInternational
Nvidia and Microsoft Unveil RTX Spark, Redefining PCs
Nvidia and Microsoft partner to launch the RTX Spark Superchip at COMPUTEX 2026, combining Arm-based CPU with Blackwell GPU for agentic AI PCs.
—6 min read
HealthInternational
Belgian Patient in Rio Cleared of Ebola, Malaria Confirmed
A Belgian national hospitalized in Rio under Ebola suspicion has tested negative. Fiocruz confirms malaria as global health vigilance continues.
—5 min read
InternationalMilitary Conflict
US Strikes Iran, Tehran Suspends Talks as Conflict Escalates
US bombs Iranian military sites after drone shootdown; Iran retaliates with missiles at Kuwait; Tehran suspends peace talks as ceasefire unravels.
—5 min read
InternationalEurope
Medvedev: EU Has Entered War With Russia After Romania Hit
Medvedev warns EU has entered war with Russia after a Russian drone struck a Romanian apartment building, injuring two and sparking a diplomatic crisis.
—4 min read
InternationalMiddle East
Iran Shoots Down US Drone as Trump Nears Deal With Tehran
Iran's IRGC shoots down a US MQ-1 drone in the Persian Gulf as President Trump says the US is 'slowly but surely' approaching a deal with Tehran.
—4 min read
InternationalMiddle East
Pakistan Rules Out Joining Abraham Accords Before Statehood
Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar rejects US pressure to join Abraham Accords, reaffirming no normalization with Israel until Palestinian statehood.
—4 min read
InternationalAmericas
Lula Slams US Terror Label on Brazil Gangs as Power Grab
Brazil's Lula condemns US decision to label PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist groups, calling it a sovereignty violation and election meddling.
—4 min read
PoliticsInternational
Chinese Ambassador Rejects De Wever's Claims on Trade
Chinese Ambassador Fei Shengchao responds to PM De Wever's letter, saying blaming China won't solve Belgium's economic problems.
—5 min read
InternationalMiddle East
Iran Conceded on Nukes, Trump Warns Military Option Remains
Trump says Iran agreed not to develop or buy nukes, calling it a 'big difference,' while warning the US will 'end it a different way' if talks fail.
—4 min read
InternationalTechnology
Iranians Slowly Reconnect After 88-Day Internet Blackout
After the longest internet shutdown in modern history, Iranians are gradually coming back online. But the restoration is partial and fragile.
—4 min read
PoliticsInternational
Las Vegas Retiree Offers Greenlanders $200K Each to Join US
An 86-year-old retiree from Las Vegas is offering Greenlanders $200,000 each to sign a petition for US annexation, sparking outrage and a police probe.
—5 min read
InternationalSecurity
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Two Injured
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two. NATO condemns the incident as an unintentional but clear escalation.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Hungary's Magyar Returns to Brussels for Frozen EU Funds
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar meets EU's von der Leyen in Brussels to negotiate release of 17 billion euros in frozen funds, racing an August deadline.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
US Sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority on Hormuz
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, targeting Tehran's toll regime over the Strait of Hormuz and escalating pressure.
—4 min read
PoliticsInternational
South Korea's Yoon Acquitted of Perjury in Landmark Ruling
Seoul court acquits former President Yoon Suk Yeol of perjury, ruling his testimony was opinion, not false fact. Yoon remains jailed for insurrection.
—4 min read
InternationalEnergy
Cuba Loses Critical Fuel as Russian Tanker Deal Collapses
A sanctioned Russian tanker carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel failed to reach Cuba, deepening the island's catastrophic energy crisis.
—5 min read
MilitaryInternational
Two Survivors Left at Sea After US Strike on Pacific Boat
US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors at sea. Pentagon watchdog reviewing Operation Southern Spear.
—4 min read
InternationalMiddle East
US Sinks Iranian Mine-Laying Ships in Strait of Hormuz
US forces sink two Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and strike missile sites, escalating tensions as Tehran negotiates peace in Doha.
—6 min read
InternationalPolitics
Russia Warns US of Planned Strikes on Kyiv Decision Centers
Lavrov told Rubio of planned strikes on Kyiv, urging US diplomat evacuation as EU and France vow to remain in the Ukrainian capital.
—4 min read
InternationalMiddle East
Netanyahu Orders Military to 'Step on the Gas' on Hezbollah
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military escalation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, vowing to 'crush' the group as airstrikes intensify across the region.
—4 min read
InternationalRussia-Ukraine Conflict
Putin Signs Law Writing Off Debts for Russian Recruits
Putin signs law writing off debts up to 10 million rubles for recruits who fight in Ukraine, as Moscow struggles with recruitment shortfalls.
—4 min read
InternationalHealth
Ebola Epidemic Expands: New Cases in Uganda, EU Aid Arrives
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda escalates with new cases in Kampala. EU dispatches 100 tons of aid as WHO warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts.
—5 min read
InternationalEast Asia
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward Yellow Sea
North Korea fired ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on May 26, its eighth test of 2026, amid speculation over a Xi Jinping visit to Pyongyang.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Flemish Producer's Mortal Kombat Track Used in Trump War Ad
Belgian producer Olivier Adams' Mortal Kombat theme was used without permission in a White House war propaganda video. He seeks compensation in vain.
—4 min read
InternationalHumanitarian
Out of Gas: Cubans Use Charcoal, Wood as US Blockade Bites
Millions of Cubans lack cooking gas as the US oil blockade tightens, forcing residents to cook with charcoal and wood in the worst crisis since the 1990s.
—6 min read
InternationalGeopolitics
US and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have largely negotiated a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a three-month blockade that disrupted global energy markets.
—5 min read
PoliticsInternational
Iran Peace Talks Advance as Trump Battles Republican Critics
Top Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for peace talks as the White House battles Republican critics including Cruz and Pompeo over the Iran deal.
—6 min read
InternationalUnited States
California Declares Emergency Over Heating Chemical Tank
California declares emergency as faulty chemical tank at GKN Aerospace heats up, forcing over 44,000 residents to evacuate.
—5 min read
InternationalWar
Russia Pounds Kyiv in Attack with Hypersonic Oreshnik
Russia launched 90 missiles and 600 drones at Kyiv, deploying the hypersonic Oreshnik missile. At least 4 killed, 77+ injured in the war's largest strike.
—5 min read
War & ConflictInternational
Ukraine Makes Biggest Territorial Gains Since Summer 2024
Ukraine liberated 590 sq km in 2026, its largest gains since summer 2024. Drone warfare, Russian manpower crisis, and stalled peace talks shift balance.
—4 min read
SocietyInternational
Four Chinese Citizens Missing in Thailand Found Safe
Four Chinese citizens missing in Thailand for 19 days have been found safe. The Chinese Embassy coordinated with Thai authorities in the successful rescue.
—4 min read
InternationalHumanitarian
Floridians Aid Cuban Relatives as Blockade Strains Island
South Florida Cuban Americans are sending food, medicine, and supplies to relatives in Cuba as a US oil blockade deepens the island's humanitarian crisis.
—5 min read
Crime & LegalInternational
Wei Family Criminal Gang Trial Opens in China
Chinese court opens trial of Myanmar-based Wei family crime syndicate accused of fraud, murder, and running cross-border telecom scams worth billions.
—5 min read
TechnologyInternational
OpenAI Backs US-Led Global AI Governance Body With China
OpenAI proposes a US-led global AI governance body modeled on the IAEA that would include China, as Trump meets Xi in Beijing amid rising AI risks.
—5 min read
InternationalSociety
Paty's Sister Warns: Other Teachers Will Fall to Intolerance
Mickaëlle Paty, sister of murdered French teacher Samuel Paty, warns other educators will fall to intolerance as the film L'Abandon hits cinemas.
—5 min read
InternationalPolitics
Trump Reveals Drone-Proof White House Ballroom and Hospital
President Trump unveils a $400M drone-proof White House ballroom with an underground military hospital, sparking legal battles and public opposition.
—4 min read
InternationalUK
Grenfell Tower Probe Ends: London Police Charge 57 People
London police charge 57 people and 20 companies over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72, ending the largest Met investigation.
—6 min read
InternationalDiplomacy
Three Belgians Arrested in Gaza Aid Flotilla Interception
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, arresting at least three Belgian citizens and raising diplomatic tensions.
—4 min read
InternationalPolitics
Putin Arrives in Beijing for Summit with Xi Jinping
Russian President Putin visits China days after Trump, with Ukraine, energy deals, and Taiwan on the agenda in a pivotal summit.
—5 min read
MilitaryInternational
Russia Launches Massive Nuclear Drills as Tensions Escalate
Russia begins three-day nuclear drills involving 64,000 troops and live missile launches amid heightened global tensions and Putin's visit to China.
—5 min read
MilitaryInternational
Nigeria and US Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Fighters
Nigeria and US joint operations kill 175 Islamic State fighters, including senior commanders, in a major counterterrorism success in the region.
—5 min read
HealthInternational
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills 80, No Vaccine Available
DR Congo faces its 17th Ebola outbreak with at least 80 deaths from the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or specific treatment exists.
—5 min read
Crime & TerrorismInternational
Iraqi Militant Arrested for Liège Synagogue, EU Attacks
An Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah commander accused of orchestrating 18 attacks on Jewish sites across Europe has been arrested and extradited to the US.
—6 min read
InternationalJustice
Swiss Court Denies Victim Status to Belgian Teen Rescuer
Swiss prosecutors refuse to recognize a Belgian teen as a direct victim of the Crans-Montana bar fire because he re-entered to save his brother.
—4 min read