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US Military Confirms Deployment of Space Weapons in Orbit for the First Time
US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly announced for the first time that the United States has deployed 'space control weapons' in orbit.
Ars Technica
US Scraps Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it is repealing Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
DW
Western Sanctions on Settlements Escalate Diplomatic Tensions with Israel
Western nations announced sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, leading to a swift and aggressive response from Israel, including diplomatic expulsions and threats against filmmakers.
Al Jazeera
US Military Faces Ammunition Shortages Following Iran Conflict
A Pentagon report reveals the conflict with Iran depleted US military ammunition and advanced weapon stocks, costing $33.4 billion in four months.
Euronews
Hungary to Amend Anti-LGBTQ Law to Align with EU Standards
The Hungarian government has submitted a bill to parliament to amend its anti-LGBTQ law for minors, originally introduced under former nationalist leader Viktor Orban, to bring it in line with Europea
Al Jazeera
Mitch McConnell Returns to US Senate After Three-Month Absence
US Senator Mitch McConnell has returned to the Senate after a three-month absence following a fall at his home, pledging to be present for crucial votes.
Al Jazeera
NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone That Entered Lithuanian Airspace
An unidentified drone that entered Lithuanian airspace was shot down by NATO fighter jets, with authorities suggesting it likely originated from Belarus.
BBC News
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Restrict Mail-in Voting
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.
Al Jazeera
Denmark Alleges Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter
Denmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at one of its military helicopters while it was tracking the vessel in the Baltic Sea.
BBC News
US Confirms It Has Weapons Deployed in Space for the First Time
The US Space Force has for the first time officially confirmed the deployment of space control weapons in orbit, citing threats from Russia and China.
DW
Israeli Minister Threatens to Revoke Citizenship of Filmmakers Over Gaza Documentary
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced his intention to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers behind a Gaza-focused documentary that won an award at the Venice Film Festival.
Al Jazeera
Trump Dismisses Reports of China Supplying Intelligence to Iran
US President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Chinese entities had provided satellite imagery to Iran before an attack on a military base in Jordan.
DW
Illegal Israeli Settlements Rapidly Spreading Across Occupied Palestinian Territory
Nearly 750,000 Israelis reside in over 500 illegal settlements and outposts in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, in violation of international law.
Al Jazeera
UK MPs and Lords Call for New Law to Address AI Human Rights Threats
A cross-party committee of UK politicians is urging for new legislation to tackle the human rights risks posed by artificial intelligence, stating that current laws are inadequate.
BBC News
Canada Seeks 'Unique Alliance' with EU, Not Full Membership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified that Canada is pursuing a 'unique alliance' with the European Union for deeper economic and security partnership, rather than full membership.
DW
Bangladesh Measles Epidemic: Over 1,000 Deaths Despite Extensive Vaccination Efforts
Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles epidemic, with over 1,000 deaths recorded since March, despite emergency vaccination campaigns.
Al Jazeera
India Women's Cricket Team Refuses Asia Cup Trophy from Pakistani Minister
India's women's cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi following their record eighth title win.
DW
Malaysian Teen Acquitted of Schoolgirl's Murder on Insanity Grounds
A Malaysian teenager charged with the murder of a 16-year-old schoolgirl has been acquitted by a judge, who found the boy was mentally unsound during the incident, but ordered his detention for psychi
BBC News
Israeli Minister Accuses Filmmakers of 'Treason' Over Gaza Documentary, Seeks Citizenship Revocation
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has accused two filmmakers of 'treason' for their documentary on Israel's Gaza offensive and is seeking to strip them of their citizenship.
DW
Russian Strike Near Polish Border on Train Sparks Escalation Concerns
A Russian strike on a train bound for Warsaw, just two kilometers from the Ukraine-Poland border, has been condemned as an 'escalation' by both Poland and Ukraine.
Euronews
Berlin Businesswoman Charged with Espionage for Russia
A Berlin marketing executive faces charges of spying for Russia, accused of leveraging her contacts to gather intelligence on German defense policy.
DW
RFK Jr. to Headline Anti-Vaccine Conference Alongside Andrew Wakefield
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to deliver a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference hosted by his former group, Children's Health Defense.
Ars Technica
Six Dead, 107 Rescued from Indonesian Ferry Missing in Java Sea
Six people have died and 107 have been rescued from an Indonesian passenger ferry that went missing in the Java Sea due to bad weather, with 130 still unaccounted for.
BBC News
Vanuatu Ferry Capsizes: One Dead, 30 Missing
A ferry carrying over 40 people capsized in bad weather in Vanuatu, leaving one dead and **30** missing, prompting an investigation into potential negligence.
DW
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