Sixteen Pupils Killed in Kenya School Fire
Sixteen students have been killed in a fire at a boarding school in Gilgil, about 120km (77 miles) north-west of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, according to authorities.
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Israel Strikes Beirut and Southern Lebanon After Evacuation Orders
Waves of Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, according to the Israeli military. At least 11 people have been killed in the latest strikes, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
Iran Says Targeted American Base After Fresh US Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it targeted an American air base in the region following fresh US strikes on southern Iran, according to state broadcaster IRIB.
EU Fines Temu €200m for Selling Illegal Products
The European Union has fined Chinese-owned online retailer Temu €200 million for allowing the sale of illegal products, according to the BBC.
US Returns Palestinian Rights Expert to Sanctions List
The United States government has returned the UN’s expert on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, to a list of sanctioned individuals after a judge had granted a temporary injunction against the designation, according to Al Jazeera.
Parisians Defy Ban to Cool Off as 45°C Heat Hits Europe
Parisians have ignored a longstanding ban on canal swimming to cool off as a record-breaking heatwave hits Europe, with temperatures hitting 45°C. The unusual behavior comes as authorities warn of health risks.
Australia Charges Woman Returned from Syria with IS Involvement
Australia has charged a 34-year-old woman with joining the Islamic State group and entering a declared conflict zone, according to police.
US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days
The US has struck Iranian targets for a second time in three days near Bandar Abbas, according to Centcom, amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations to end the three-month conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemned the attacks as a violation of the ceasefire.
Uganda Closes Border with Congo to Curb Ebola Spread
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, allowing travel only for emergency cases. According to the Ministry of Health, anyone entering from Congo will face 21 days of mandatory isolation.
Israel Issues Evacuation Order for 14% of Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for large parts of southern Lebanon, declaring the areas 'combat zones' ahead of fresh strikes against Hezbollah, according to the BBC.
One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
At least one person has been killed and nine others are still missing after a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington, authorities said.
Canada Orders Military Planes from Sweden, Shifting from US Suppliers
Canada has announced plans to order a fleet of early warning planes from Sweden’s Saab, shifting away from a competing option from Boeing, according to The Guardian.
Family Mourn Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Strike
A funeral has been held for Mohammed Odeh, believed to be the leader of Hamas’s military wing, who Israel said was killed in a strike on a busy area in Gaza City on Tuesday. Odeh’s family has reportedly confirmed his death, despite no official comment from Hamas.
WHO Chief Calls for DRC Ceasefire to Tackle Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization chief has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help tackle the Ebola outbreak, as Uganda closed its border with the neighboring country.
Ghana Welcomes Pope’s Apology for Church’s Role in Slavery
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV's apology for the Catholic Church's historic role in slavery, describing it as an 'act of moral courage' that was important in the global pursuit of 'truth, human dignity and justice', according to the BBC.