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13 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Republic of Tatarstan
Russian media reported that a local petrochemical plant may have been struck during the overnight drone barrage.
France detains hundreds over suspected wildfire offenses
The French authorities have detained 420 people, including 166 minors, over suspected deliberate fires and serious negligence Read Full Article at RT.com
Why is poetry booming? It’s the only language for times of violence and chaos | Charlotte Higgins
From the Odyssey to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, we can see how poetry fills the gap when ordinary ways of writing or speaking aren’t enoughThe biggest sales of poetry since rec…
Protest in India state intensifies over alleged corruption in job exams
Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.
Sheikh Hasina’s Media Event in India Hits Bangladesh-India Ties
By giving the deposed Bangladeshi PM a platform to lash out at the present regime from Indian soil, India has signaled that it still stands with its old friend.
Monday briefing: How the new phase of confrontation at al-Aqsa signals a challenge to the status quo
In today’s newsletter: Jerusalem’s most volatile site has again become a flashpoint, with Arab states and former Israeli officials sounding the alarm over Benjamin Netanyahu’s co…
Why Pakistan Is Pleased With Its Counterterrorism Dialogue With the US
If the early rounds of talks focused on terror threats to U.S. security, the last two rounds included discussion of the BLA and TTP – threats to Pakistan’s security.
Bangladesh Joins Saudi-led Defense Coalition as Bab el-Mandeb Risks Grow
Bangladesh says that joining the Saudi-led defense coalition does not pose a threat to its relations with Iran.
Thai school shooter learnt how to use guns via social media
Police say they are still investigating the 14-year-old shooter's motive.
'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.
Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inlandMore than a million people were moved to safety …
New Khamenei footage will debunk health rumors – Iranian commander
An Iranian paramilitary commander has promised new footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid rumors about his health and whereabouts Read Full Article at RT.com
Myanmar Nationals Face Deportation From US After Court Ruling
The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision in June that limited courts' ability to challenge TPS designations.
Joe Biden’s ‘very debilitating’ cancer has spread – Hunter
Former US President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to his bones, his son Hunter said Read Full Article at RT.com
The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho
A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.
British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countriesA 78-year-old British widow who has lived in Swe…
Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast
In July, Andy Burnham told the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, that Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ on Gaza. He apologised for the party’s slow response in calling for a c…
Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annuallyWhat links the Caribbean, ancient Rome, Enid Blyton’…
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023The world’s seas were hotter last month than in any July on reco…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs
The Democratic congresswoman says she wants to "normalise" conversations about the process.
ASEAN Fractures Widen as Thailand Hosts Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
A conversation with Mark Cogan of Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka.
The Quiet Vietnamese
Landlocked Laos needs counterweights to its massive neighbor, China, if is to avoid being paralyzed by debt. The most obvious choice is Vietnam.
Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in regionHong Kong has offici…