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Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Russia’s Largest Petrochemical Plant in Western Siberia
Local authorities confirmed that a fire broke out after several drones crashed into an industrial facility, though they did not identify the site by name.
Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia
The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic
If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and ho…
The media is infatuated with Gadi Eisenkot, the ‘anti-Netanyahu’. Why? | Mehdi Hasan
The challenger to Netanyahu is more of the same. His record makes that abundantly clearWestern media outlets cannot seem to get enough of Gadi Eisenkot.Israel’s former military ch…
From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift
Only spending outlet for man accused of helping to control a third of Europe’s cocaine supply will be prison tuck shopIt sounds like the penal equivalent of five stars: a private …
The Mecca Pact Extends Pakistan’s Security Role Westward
Six months ago, it was unclear whether trilateral discussions between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye would produce a formal agreement. They now have.
Russian Central Bank Urges Lenders to Support Businesses Impacted by Wildberries Warehouse Attacks
A senior executive at Sberbank said the state-backed lender has already received around 2,000 applications for loan restructuring from business owners impacted by the attacks.
People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires
Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expectedAuthorities in Spain have warned of an increased risk of fires when h…
Moldova Recalls Ambassador in Moscow After Drone Crashes Near Border With Ukraine
Chisinau said it summoned its ambassador in Russia back home for consultations, calling the drone incident a “grave violation of Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” t…
This Is Ballroom review – pulsating documentary tells story of Brazilian ballroom
Paris is Burning gets a South American update in a film that shows the Brazilian scene as a space of solidarity and tensionOriginating among the Black, Latin and trans communities…
How to feel optimistic in the face of crisis? Ask the kids fighting slug-like aliens | Alexander Hurst
The Animorphs books taught my generation about digging deep in the face of an existential threat. We need that spirit now more than everRecently I found myself thinking about slug…
Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.
Austria Says No to the Tajik Government
In Vienna, judges have now rejected four names from Dushanbe's 18-person extradition dossier.
Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
The China-Russia-North Korea Authoritarian Axis Looms Over Wars in Ukraine and Iran
Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific targets could be next.
Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.
Southeast Asia’s Border Disputes: Wars in Waiting?
The region's maritime borders are hotly contested, but on land there's the real risk of conflict, too.
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could imp…
Samsung, SK Hynix Tests of Chinese Chip Tools Expose Cracks in US Export Strategy
South Korean chipmakers are evaluating Chinese equipment as a hedge against shifting export rules from Washington.
Germany logs record rise in UFO sightings – watchdog
Germany has seen a spike in UFO reports as the Pentagon continues to release declassified files on presumed alien-linked phenomena Read Full Article at RT.com
Invisible poison: living with mercury pollution in the Colombian Amazon – in pictures
Rainforest communities face a silent crisis as mercury from gold mining contaminates their food and water Continue reading...
Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’
Crossing in larger vessel highlights changing tactics despite increased enforcement on French coastUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA dinghy carrying a…
Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 a…
Kamchatka Braces for Near-Total Internet Shutdown Amid Undersea Cable Repairs
The fiber-optic cable maintenance was originally scheduled for September 2025 but was later postponed.