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Pakistan security forces kill 29 fighters in Afghan border operations

Pakistan security forces kill 29 fighters in Afghan border operations

Pakistani forces conducted operations in Bajaur and eastern Afghanistan targeting Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khwarij following an attack in Karachi.

World ·29 Jun 2026, 11:02 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages

Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages

President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure have triggered fuel deficits and emergency measures in regions like Crimea.

World ·29 Jun 2026, 09:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Ukraine drones hit Russian refineries as Putin admits fuel shortages

Ukraine drones hit Russian refineries as Putin admits fuel shortages

Intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on energy hubs, including the Moscow Oil Refinery, have disrupted fuel supplies and forced the Kremlin to acknowledge systemic shortages.

World ·29 Jun 2026, 08:04 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand

Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand

An Australian man faces murder charges in Thailand after a 17-year-old girl's body was discovered in a suitcase. The suspect was arrested at Bangkok airport.

World ·29 Jun 2026, 05:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills All 14 on Board

Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura Kills All 14 on Board

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board. Relevant authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the cause.

World ·29 Jun 2026, 03:02 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war

Iran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations could collapse.

World ·29 Jun 2026, 01:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

A civilian aircraft transporting skydivers crashed in Tomblaine, France, killing eleven people, including the pilot, five instructors, and five novice jumpers.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 23:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France

European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France

A severe heatwave has caused a mortality spike in France and infrastructure damage in Germany. Scientists attribute these extreme conditions to man-made climate change.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Skydiving plane crash in northeastern France kills 11 people

Skydiving plane crash in northeastern France kills 11 people

All 11 people on board a skydiving aircraft perished after the plane fell almost vertically shortly after takeoff from Nancy-Essey Airport.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 19:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Trump urges Syria to fight Hezbollah, sparking alarm in Israel and Lebanon

Trump urges Syria to fight Hezbollah, sparking alarm in Israel and Lebanon

President Trump has proposed that Syria's new government root out Hezbollah, a move rejected by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

All 14 people on board a Saudi Aramco helicopter were killed in a crash near the Ras Tanura terminal. Authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 16:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
George Richmond airlifted to UK after spinal surgery in India

George Richmond airlifted to UK after spinal surgery in India

British cinematographer George Richmond has been airlifted back to the UK for rehabilitation after surviving a near-fatal paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 12:07 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Serbian President Vucic to resign within weeks and call early elections

Serbian President Vucic to resign within weeks and call early elections

President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign within weeks and call early presidential and parliamentary elections following youth-led protests.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 04:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump unveils limited edition Patriot Passports featuring his image

Trump unveils limited edition Patriot Passports featuring his image

Donald Trump has revealed a commemorative US passport featuring his own image to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The highly restricted document will be available exclusively at the Washington Passport Agency.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 00:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Central Europe heat wave smashes records and damages German highways

Central Europe heat wave smashes records and damages German highways

Historic temperatures across Europe have led to the failure of German highways and a public health crisis straining medical systems.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 21:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran strikes U.S.-linked targets and Bahrain following American airstrikes

Iran strikes U.S.-linked targets and Bahrain following American airstrikes

Iran and the United States exchanged military strikes on Saturday, June 27, involving U.S. airstrikes on Iranian soil and Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries charging digital services tax

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries charging digital services tax

President Trump has warned that countries imposing digital services taxes on American companies will face immediate 100% tariffs, regardless of existing trade deals.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 13:03 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, videos show

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, videos show

A small aircraft struck the 108-story CITIC Tower in Beijing before crashing to the ground. The incident triggered a heavy emergency response and reports of an information blackout.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 06:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C

Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C

A provisional new June temperature record of 37.3C has been set in Suffolk, triggering critical incidents across NHS trusts and widespread travel disruption.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 04:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Charlie Kirk prosecutor held in contempt for violating media gag order

Charlie Kirk prosecutor held in contempt for violating media gag order

Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard was found in civil contempt for publicly claiming the state had ample evidence to prove the defendant's guilt.

World ·27 Jun 2026, 03:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read