Lebanon Enters Talks with Israel Amid Limited Options
Lebanon has entered discussions with Israel, but with limited influence over Hezbollah, the government faces an uncertain path to peace, according to the BBC.
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Colombia to Cull Up to 80 Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar Zoo
Colombian officials have authorized a plan to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, according to a report by The Guardian.
Brazil Former Spy Chief Arrested in US After Fleeing Country
Brazil’s former spy chief, Alexandre Ramagem, was arrested by ICE agents in the United States, according to The Guardian, after fleeing the country following his conviction for orchestrating illegal surveillance operations.
Bahamas Police Again Question US Man Over Wife’s Disappearance
Bahamas police are set to again interview a US man over the disappearance of his wife at sea, according to The Guardian.
Ghanaian Winger Dominic Frimpong Killed at 20 in Bus Attack
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed robbery on his team’s bus as they returned from a match on Sunday, according to the Ghana Football Association.
Spanish PM’s Wife Charged With Corruption in $1.8M Case
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with corruption after a two-year probe, according to a court ruling.
BBC Joins Paramedics on Duty in Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes
The BBC's Middle East correspondent joined paramedics on duty in Nabatieh, Lebanon, a city now abandoned due to Israeli strikes, according to the BBC.
Hungary’s Next PM Would Pick Up If Putin Calls, Says Magyar
Hungary's next prime minister, Péter Magyar, said he would pick up the phone if Russian President Vladimir Putin called, according to the BBC, following his party's landslide election victory.
Chicago Fire Incident Involves Vandalism of Firefighters’ Vehicles
A convicted felon has been charged with vandalism after damaging multiple Chicago Fire Department vehicles, according to court documents.
Seoul Implements 5-Day Car Rotation Amid Middle East War Fallout
Seoul City will implement a 5-day rotation system for passenger cars at public parking lots starting on the 8th, amid growing concerns over medical supply shortages due to the Middle East war, according to 경향신문.
Iran Releases Assets of Women’s Football Captain Amid Asylum Row
Iran’s judiciary has released the assets of women’s football captain Zahra Ghanbari, reversing an earlier decision to seize them after she withdrew her asylum claim in Australia, according to Mizan news agency.
Hungary’s PM-in-waiting Magyar Vows to Reform After Orban’s Defeat
Hungary’s prime minister-in-waiting, Peter Magyar, has pledged to restore relations with the European Union and implement domestic reforms following a landslide election victory that ended Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule, according to Al Jazeera.
Brazil’s Lula Livestreams Workouts as He Seeks Fourth Term
Brazil’s 80-year-old president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is using a series of workout livestreams to show he is in top physical condition ahead of the October election, according to The Guardian.
Africa’s Election Winner Must Afford Fees Up to £328,000
In Djibouti and Benin, presidential candidates must afford nomination fees of up to £328,000, according to the Guardian. Critics argue this excludes many potential contenders.
Pope’s Algeria Visit Signals Africa’s Rising Role in Church
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic church, according to The Guardian.