Iran’s Largest Steel Plants Shut Down After Air Strikes, Companies Say
Iran's two largest steel plants have been shut down due to multiple rounds of US-Israeli air strikes, according to the companies operating them, according to BBC.
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Baby Shot Dead in Pram in NYC, Police Say
A seven-month-old girl was shot dead while sitting in her pram in New York City, police said, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.
Britain Countries Discuss Reopening with 50% Increase in Cultural Events
Britain and several other countries have begun discussing the reopening of cultural institutions, with a notable 50% increase in events planned for 2025, according to recent reports.
Protests in Gaza Against Israel’s Death Penalty Law
Protests erupted across Gaza as Palestinians rallied against Israel's newly approved death penalty law, which targets Palestinian prisoners convicted of killing Israelis in acts of terror, according to Al Jazeera.
Uganda Receives First US Deportation Flight Amid Third-Country Pact
A flight carrying 12 people deported from the US landed in Uganda, marking the first such arrival under a third-country agreement, according to The Guardian.
Iranian Nobel Laureate Suffered Suspected Heart Attack in Prison, Family Says
The brother of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi said she suffered a suspected heart attack in prison and is in imminent danger, according to the BBC.
Macron Slams Trump’s ‘Speak Every Day’ Approach to Iran War
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's inconsistent statements on the Iran war, saying a 'serious' approach requires consistency, according to the BBC.
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuelan Interim Leader Delcy Rodríguez
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, according to the BBC. The move comes less than three months after US forces seized the country's previous leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a military raid in Caracas.
Palantir UK Boss Says Militaries Decide AI Targeting in War
Palantir UK boss Louis Mosley told the BBC that the use of AI in military targeting is the responsibility of the armed forces, not the company, according to the BBC.
Brazil Grants Joint Custody Over Pets in New Law
Brazil has introduced a new law allowing courts to grant joint custody over pets in cases of separating couples, according to the BBC.
Man Dies in Storm as Saharan Dust Hits Crete
A man died near Athens as a storm swept through Greece, bringing gale-force winds and flooding, while Saharan dust shrouded the island of Crete, according to the BBC.
Utah Teen Identified as Victim of Ted Bundy in Cold Case Closure
Officials in Utah have closed a 51-year-old cold case after new DNA technology confirmed a murdered teenager was a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
Trump Leaves Questions Unanswered as Iran War Drags On
President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation left key questions about the ongoing conflict with Iran unanswered, according to the BBC.
Oil Jumps 4.8% as Trump Iran Address Drives Market Volatility
Oil prices jumped 4.8% after US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address on the Iran conflict, according to the BBC. Shares across Asia and the US fell as investors reacted to Trump's remarks.
Trump Address Nation: Iran War Claims and Economic Impact
In a recent address to the nation, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that key strategic objectives against Iran are nearly complete, stating that Iran's military capabilities have been crippled and its ability to support terrorist proxies has been shattered, according to 동아일보.