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Pakistan's military said it shot down four drones launched from Afghanistan, while Afghanistan's defence ministry claimed its own air strikes in Pakistani territory. The exchange follows Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan that Kabul says killed dozens of civilians, with both sides trading accusations as border tensions reignite after months of relative calm.
A 2-year-old boy was rescued alive after six days trapped under rubble in Venezuela, offering a glimmer of hope amid a rising death toll from twin earthquakes. His aunt described the emotional reunion, while rescue efforts and international aid continue.
A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is being tested for Ebola, though no cases have been confirmed in Scotland. The testing comes as the DRC and Uganda face an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, with nearly 1,300 infections and over 360 deaths reported.
A roof collapse at a private tuition centre in Lahore's Kahna area has killed at least eight children, with conflicting reports putting the death toll higher. Authorities have arrested the contractor and initiated an inquiry, as rescue operations continue.
As an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa passed, thousands gathered in cities across the country seeking repatriation. At least four people have been killed in anti-immigrant violence, and the government has deployed significant security forces. Several African nations have organized repatriation efforts for their citizens.
South Africa faces potential unrest after anti-migrant groups set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against intimidation and violence, while thousands of migrants have already left or are awaiting repatriation. Disinformation spreads, and Somali migrants say they prefer to stay despite the risks.
A US federal judge sentenced self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison for defrauding over 1,000 people of hundreds of millions of dollars. Guo, who fled China and became a critic of the Communist Party, was also ordered to forfeit $889 million. China's foreign ministry noted the sentence, calling Guo a fugitive wanted under an Interpol red notice.
A US deportation flight arrived in Venezuela hours before twin earthquakes struck, leaving more than 100 deportees trapped in a collapsed hotel. Survivors describe desperate escapes, while families search for missing loved ones amid a death toll exceeding 1,700.
Andy Burnham has selected James Purnell, a former cabinet minister with ties to lobbying firm Flint Global, as his chief of staff. Purnell has resigned from Flint and given up his shares, while Caroline Simpson will lead a new 'No 10 North' office to oversee devolution.
Five people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany. Police arrested two people, including the suspected gunman, and said there is no ongoing threat to the public. The motive remains unclear, though one report cited a family dispute.
Andy Burnham, widely expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has pledged to set up a No 10 North in Manchester as the 'nerve centre of a rewired Britain', promising the 'biggest rebalancing of power' in the country's history. His speech, delivered in Manchester, outlined a devolution agenda aimed at spreading wealth and growth, while a report from the Resolution Foundation highlights that regional income divides have barely changed in 30 years.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding are set to resume on Tuesday in Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened the interim deal.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes and a ground operation along the Afghanistan border in response to a militant attack in Karachi. Afghan officials report at least 36 civilians killed, while Pakistan says 29 fighters were killed, and both governments traded accusations of violating sovereignty.
Rescue teams in Venezuela have saved an infant and two 11-year-old boys from the rubble of collapsed buildings after powerful earthquakes struck the country. The death toll has risen to at least 1,450, with tens of thousands still unaccounted for, as international rescue efforts continue.
Adm Sir Tony Radakin, former chief of the defence staff, said the UK falls short of the level of defence commitment required to pass the 'Moscow test', potentially forcing the next prime minister, Andy Burnham, to find more funding. The warning comes amid criticism of the government's defence investment plan, which was published after delays and following the resignation of defence secretary John Healey.
A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near Tomblaine in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, including five students and five instructors. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
As Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, a fierce debate over his choice of chancellor has emerged. Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell endorsed Ed Miliband for the role, while sources suggest Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner. The decision is seen as crucial to Burnham's policy direction, with supporters divided between Miliband's radical vision and Wes Streeting's business-friendly approach.
A severe heatwave across Europe has broken new temperature records in Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic, while authorities warn of major health impacts. The death toll has risen in Spain and France, and public events have been cancelled due to health risks.
Australia's government has announced legislation to double fines for social media companies failing to keep under-16s off their platforms, raising the maximum penalty to $99 million. The eSafety Commissioner will gain new powers to compel evidence, as research suggests many children still bypass the ban.
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, chair of the Civil Commission on Oct. 7 crimes, presented the 'Silenced No More' report to the UN Human Rights Council, documenting 13 patterns of sexual violence by Hamas. The report introduces the term 'kinocidal sexual violence' and calls for international recognition of these crimes.