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Trump Orders US to Scale Back Military Drills With South Korea

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s decision not to join US efforts against Iran and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said the exercises were expensive and sent an “inappropriate and hostile” message to North Korea, which he described as having remained “unthreatening and respectful” during his presidency. He also criticised South Korea […]

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France Wildfire Forces 525 People to Flee as Landes Forest Burns

A fast moving wildfire in southwestern France has forced 525 people to evacuate as flames spread through drought hit pine forests in the Landes region. The fire broke out near Luglon on Thursday and had burned around 1,100 hectares by Friday. Strong and shifting winds have made the blaze difficult to contain, with the fire spreading to within about 2km of the village centre. More than 500 firefighters, supported by […]

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Gaza Cancer Crisis Deepens as Patients Face Rising Deaths Amid Destroyed Hospitals, Treatment Shortages and Restrictions on Medical Evacuations

Cancer patients in Gaza are dying at two to three times the rate recorded before the war, according to doctors interviewed by Reuters, as the destruction of specialised medical facilities and restrictions on medical evacuations leave thousands without access to essential treatment. The crisis has made cancer care one of the most severe casualties of the collapse of Gaza's health system. At the centre of the crisis is the destruction […]

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Israeli Military Sends More Troops to West Bank Village After Settlers Besiege Palestinian Families and Block Their Homes

The Israeli military has deployed additional troops to the occupied West Bank village of Qusra after failing to remove Israeli settlers who have surrounded Palestinian homes and left families trapped without water and electricity. The escalation follows a rare confrontation between Israeli forces and settlers and has renewed concerns about growing settler violence and land seizures across the territory. The situation began over the weekend when settlers established an outpost […]

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US Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Fiscal Transparency and Civilian Oversight

The US State Department has called on Pakistan to improve transparency in its public finances, particularly over military and intelligence spending, in its latest Fiscal Transparency Report. The report said Pakistan had made some financial information publicly available, including its enacted budget and year end financial statements. However, Washington identified significant gaps in the country's fiscal disclosure and oversight systems. The US specifically criticised the lack of adequate parliamentary or […]

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Trump Confirms Plane Switch After NATO Summit Over Possible Threat

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he switched aircraft following the NATO summit after officials raised concerns about a possible security threat. Trump said he was advised to change planes as a precaution, although he did not provide details about the nature of the suspected threat or identify who may have been responsible. The president was travelling after attending the NATO summit when the change was made. Security officials […]

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Canada Wildfire Evacuees Fear for Their Homes as Fires Spread

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires continue to spread across parts of Canada, leaving residents unsure whether their properties will survive. “We’ve had a lot of close calls,” one evacuee said, describing the fear of watching flames approach while waiting for updates from emergency officials. Hot, dry conditions and strong winds have helped the fires spread rapidly. Authorities have issued evacuation orders and alerts […]

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Spain Prepares for Rare Total Solar Eclipse as Millions Arrive for 2026 Sky Show

Spain is preparing for a spectacular total solar eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August, with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to travel across the country to witness one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events. The Moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, briefly blocking out the Sun and plunging areas along the path of totality into darkness. The eclipse will be visible in parts of northern […]

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Sierra Leone MPs Approve Controversial Electoral Overhaul Ahead of 2028 Election

Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a contested package of electoral reforms that will significantly change how the country elects its president and lawmakers ahead of the 2028 general election. The reforms include lowering the presidential victory threshold from the current 55% to 50% plus one vote, introducing a proportional representation system for parliamentary elections and establishing a 30% quota for women in political leadership positions. The proposed changes have generated […]

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