Australia Confirms First Diphtheria Death in 245-Case Outbreak
Australia has recorded its first diphtheria death in nearly a decade as the country faces the worst outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in decades, according to the BBC.
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Four Killed as School Minibus Hits Train in Belgium
Four people were killed when a school minibus collided with a train in northern Belgium, according to police. The bus was carrying students and staff to a special education school.
Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to 'smite' Hezbollah with 'overwhelming' force following a recent drone attack that killed an Israeli soldier in Northern Israel, according to Al Jazeera.
US Launches Strikes on Iran, Targeting Missile Sites and Boats
The US launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines, according to the BBC.
Israeli Opposition Leader Pushes for Knesset Dissolution
Israeli opposition parties are pushing to dissolve the Knesset, with a bill expected to face a preliminary vote next week, according to Daily Sabah.
Czech Police Detain Russian Priest Over White Substance
Czech police have detained a Russian cleric after four containers of a suspicious white substance were discovered in his car, according to a statement on Monday.
Cambodia’s Kem Sokha Pardoned After 27-Year Sentence
Cambodia's former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was serving a 27-year sentence for treason, has been pardoned, the country's former prime minister said. Hun Sen, currently acting head of state, signed the decree on behalf of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Netanyahu says Israel to intensify strikes against Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will intensify its strikes against Hezbollah, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. According to AOL.com, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 people in Lebanon on Tuesday, including four women and three children.
‘Blistering heat’: Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar
Parts of India are experiencing extremely high temperatures, with people in places such as Delhi advised to stay indoors, according to the BBC.
Inside Trump’s Search for an Iran War Exit Strategy
Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to find an exit from the Iran war, as polls show growing public discontent and economic indicators worsen, according to multiple White House sources.
Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked several Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords to normalize ties with Israel, as part of broader diplomacy with Iran. Pakistan rejected the proposal, while Saudi Arabia and others have not publicly responded.
1.5 Million Pilgrims Begin Hajj Amid Regional Tensions
More than 1.5 million pilgrims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as regional tensions persist, according to Al Jazeera.
Anger Grows After China’s Deadliest Coal Mine Blast in 2025
China is grappling with its deadliest coal mining disaster in years, after an explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine killed 62 people. Initial investigations point to serious safety violations by the operator, Tongzhou Group, which has been ordered to halt operations at all four of its mines in Shanxi province.
Víctor Muñoz’s €40M Release Clause and Spain’s 2026 World Cup Call-Up
Víctor Muñoz remains with Osasuna for now due to a €40 million ($47 million) release clause, but Real Madrid holds a buyback option at €8 million ($9.5 million). Meanwhile, he has earned a call-up for Spain's 2026 World Cup squad.
Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed at least 82 people and left two missing, according to officials, with surveillance footage later showing the moment of the blast. The incident marks the worst mining disaster in China since 2009.