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Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
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US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks
The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
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Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist
In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory - and goats.
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Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror
A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.
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Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.
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France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.
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More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania
Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.
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Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.
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How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
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US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
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Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes
Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.
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Leopard caught on camera storming into a store in Rajasthan, India
A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic.