Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel
Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.
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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site
The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.
How a sinkhole revived a debate about migrant workers’ rights in Singapore
A group of workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole have drawn praise – and reignited debate.
Brazil Braces for Trump’s Tariffs. Brits Say Goodbye to Ozzy
The threat of 50% US tariffs on some goods have Brazilian growers and producers are on edge. Heavy metal hero Ozzy Osbourne has a hometown farewell in Birmingham, England.
Some of Brazil’s big industries got a pass from Trump’s tariffs; others are plenty anxious
Brazilian industries given a reprieve from Trump’s tariffs are sighing relief while others are still hoping a deal can be worked out.
Humanitarian groups say aid finally getting into Gaza is a fraction of what’s needed
Facing global condemnation, Israel has allowed more aid to enter Gaza. But the aid is a fraction of what is needed and collecting it is still deadly for Palestinians.
An MMA fighter Trump hosted at the White House loses appeal in his rape case
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used to be the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. President Trump, a UFC fan, hosted him at the White House for St. Patrick’s Day this year.
News24 | Trump envoy holds Gaza crisis talks in Israel as 58 Palestinians killed seeking aid
US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff held talks in Israel on Thursday on ways to end the crisis in Gaza, where nearly 22 months of grinding war and dire shortages of food have drawn mounting international criticism.
Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico
President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that “the complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different from other Nations.”
In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested
Sectarian violence in recent weeks in Syria’s Sweida region has left more than 1,000 people dead. Druze in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights say they feel betrayed by Syria’s interim government.
‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
Swedish terrorist sentenced over burning alive of Jordanian pilot
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
News24 | 8 more people die in flooding as heavy rain lashes China
Extreme weather killed at least eight people in the city of Chengde just outside the Chinese capital Beijing, with 18 still unaccounted for.
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods
Local officials admit “loopholes in emergency planning” and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as “a wake-up call”.
What Trump’s threat to tariff Russia’s trade partners means for India
President Trump said India would pay the price for buying Russian oil and military equipment. Here is a look at how India, with one of Asia’s largest economies, is responding.
Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia
A new “supersized” species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.
News24 | Some UK flights cancelled after air traffic failure
Nearly two dozen flights to and from UK airports were cancelled on Thursday, a day after technical problems with Britain’s air traffic control system caused widespread disruption across the country.
News24 | Iran demands US compensation for ‘the damage that they have done’ before new nuclear talks
The US must agree to compensate Iran for losses incurred during the June war, the Financial Times reported, citing Iran’s foreign minister, as Tehran adopts a tougher stance and sets new conditions for restarting nuclear negotiations.
Brazilian producers brace for Trump’s 50% tariffs
The threat of 50% tariffs on all goods coming from Brazil has growers and producers in the South American country on edge.
Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East makes his first trip to Israel in six months
Steve Witkoff, United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, is making his first trip to Israel in six months, at a moment when the U.N. warns Gaza is on the verge of all out famine.
Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East makes his first trip to Israel since May
Steve Witkoff, United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, is making his first trip to Israel since May, at a moment when the U.N. warns Gaza is on the verge of all out famine.