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At Least 12 Killed In Fire At Elderly Care Home In Sri Lanka
The youngest victim was a 17-year-old boy, police said.
"US, Israel Trying To Sow Division After Decisive Blow": Mojtaba Khamenei
In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei said "the malicious enemy" was seeking to "plant the seeds of doubt, despair, fear, mistrust and division" among the public.
US Confirms "Flesh-Eating" New World Screwworm Case In Texas
USDA officials said the Texas detection is being investigated, and control measures are underway to prevent spread.
US Wildlife Officials Ask Residents To Help Stop Invasive 4-Foot Tegu Lizards
Residents are advised to humanely euthanise tegus if encountered and to report sightings to local wildlife departments.
Behind Kim Jong Un's 'Exponential' Nuclear Ramp-Up Plan Is A US Problem
Experts point out that the conflict in the Middle East reinforced Pyongyang's long-standing view that it needs a nuclear arsenal to be able to defend itself against South Korea and the US.
Adam Hamawy, US Doctor Who Served In Gaza Is On Path To US Congress
Hamawy’s victory secures him the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, a strongly Democratic seat.
Trump Official Ben Black Named In Thousands Of Epstein Records
Epstein also claimed to have advised Ben on the purchase of an $11.5 million townhouse.
Pollution And Energy Use To Double In 4 Years As AI Grows: UN Study
By 2030, data centers will account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use, with 935 trillion watt-hours.
Ohio University Reaches $100 Million Settlement With 280 Sex Abuse Victims
The settlement with 279 of the 280 former students was ratified by the university's board on Wednesday. It followed years of litigation over accusations of decades of abuse by Richard Strauss.
Nepali Climber Missing On Everest For 6 Days Found Alive
The experienced Hillary Dawa Sherpa vanished on the upper reaches of the world's highest mountain early on May 30.
Donald Trump Defines Iran 'Ceasefire' As "Shooting In Moderate Manner"
The American commander-in-chief also implied that it was possible that the US and Iran could come together for a peace deal "over the weekend".
Food Contamination Causes 1.5 Million Deaths Annually: WHO
After analysing 194 countries between 2000 and 2021, the United Nations health agency found that 886 million people contract an illness linked to the consumption of unsafe food a year
Over 700 Whales, Dolphins Massacred In Barbaric Viking-Era Grind On Faroe Islands
Over 700 whales and dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands grindadrap hunt, sparking animal rights backlash.
The Desert Is On The Move And West Africa May Not Be Ready For It
The Malian Defence Minister has been assassinated, separatists have 'partnered' with Al Qaeda-linked groups, and a military junta, backed by Russian forces, is working overtime to douse the fires.
Visa And Mastercard Payments Suspended In Cuba Following US Sanctions
Washington-Havana relations have tumbled as the United States has slapped sanctions on Cuba, which has also been under a US-imposed energy blockade since January.
South Korea, China To Expand Weekly Flight Rights For First Time In 7 Years
The agreement will increase passenger flight rights by 56 weekly flights to 664 from 608, and cargo rights by 14 weekly flights to 68 from 54
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Opposes US Approval For AI Model Releases
Sam Altman will ask Congress to increase funding for artificial intelligence testing at the US Department of Commerce. The department already works with companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to test their models.
Trump Signs Order To Ease Firing Of 8,000 High-Paid Government Workers
The order, released by the White House and the Office of Personnel Management, strips job protections from a mostly senior group of federal workers earning up to almost $200,000 a year
Video Shows Moment Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport Killing Indian National
The footage of the strike has been published by Kuwait's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on X, showing the first moments of a deadly attack and the aftermath of what authorities called a "brutal Iranian aggression".
