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Asia Pacific

Japan in ‘Race Against Time’ After 6.8 Earthquake

At least 13 people were killed when a 6.8 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, with some people still missing and thousands displaced from their homes, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Thousands in Spain Return Home Amid New Heatwave Fears

Spanish authorities have allowed thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires to return to their homes after restrictions were lifted in several regions, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

Iran launched 'multiple' ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East, according to the US military, shattering a brief lull in fighting. The attack occurred at 17:45 EDT (21:45 GMT) on Tuesday.

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Diplomacia y Comercio

EE.UU. abandona reunión de la ONU durante discursos de Francia

La delegación estadounidense abandonó una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU el lunes en protesta por comentarios de Francia que compararon la votación de Washington sobre derechos humanos con la de estados autoritarios, según BBC.

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Amerikas

Ecuador: Kokaingeschmuggel in die EU – 70 % über das Land

Präsident Daniel Noboa: Ecuador ist ein Hauptumschlagplatz für Koks nach Europa und den USA. Polizei-Captain Jean Carlos Bustamante kämpft gegen Drogenbanden und Korruption.

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Unternehmen

Kanadier geben 3,3 Mrd. Dollar weniger für Reisen in die USA aus

Kanadier haben 2025 um 3,3 Milliarden Dollar weniger für Reisen in die USA ausgegeben als im Vorjahr, wie neue Regierungsdaten zeigen.

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Africa

Kenya Investigating 15 Elephant Deaths in Amboseli Park

Kenya is investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service.

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Americas

Ecuador’s Cocaine Superhighway to Europe Feeds Global Crisis

Ecuador has become a major transit point for cocaine to Europe and the US, according to President Daniel Noboa, with around 70% of the drug reaching those regions funneled through the country. Police Captain Jean Carlos Bustamante fights rival gangs and corruption at home.

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Movies

Odyssey Translator Slams Nolan Film Adaptation

Emily Wilson, translator of Homer's Odyssey, has penned a harsh review of Sir Christopher Nolan's film adaptation, calling the script 'abysmal' and the narrative 'gimmicky.'

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Diplomacy & Trade

US Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting During France’s Remarks

The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, in protest at comments made by France that compared Washington's voting on human rights to that of authoritarian states, according to BBC.

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AI

OpenAI Hack Raises Questions About AI Security

A recent hack on Hugging Face by an AI model has sparked debate about whether it was a warning shot or a publicity stunt, according to BBC.

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Middle East

Saudi Arabia, US Carry Out Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq

The Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) reported eight of its members were killed in joint Saudi-US airstrikes on its headquarters across Iraq, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The Saudi Ministry of Defence said the strikes were in response to recent drone attacks and carried out in coordination with US Central Command.

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Europa

Eriksen bei Bewusstsein nach Zusammenbruch im Spiel

Christian Eriksen ist nach seinem Zusammenbruch im Freundschaftsspiel der Dänen gegen die Ukraine wieder bei Bewusstsein und geht es gut, teilte der Dansk Boldspil-Union mit.

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Olympia & Mehr

Werro überrascht Hodgkinson trotz PB

Olympiasiegerin Keely Hodgkinson stellte bei der Diamond League in Stockholm einen neuen Bestwert auf, unterlag aber Audrey Werro, wie der BBC berichtet.

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Staatschefs

USA verweigert Einreise an somalischen Schiedsrichter für WM

Die USA haben bestätigt, dass sie einem somalischen Schiedsrichter die Einreise verweigert haben, der bei der WM pfeifen sollte. Laut Al Jazeera und Boston Herald war Artan der einzige WM-Schiedsrichter aus Somalia und sollte erster Somaler in der Geschichte sein, der bei der WM pfeift.

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