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Muslim countries urge end to Israel's 'aggression' against Iran

Foreign ministers from countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday urged Israel to end its "aggression" towards Iran, without mentioning the US strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear sites.

Freed Belarus opposition figure urges Trump to help release all prisoners

Belarus opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky, who was released following an appeal from the White House, said Sunday that US President Donald Trump could secure the freedom of all Belarusian political prisoners.

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Wave of syringe attacks mar France's street music festival

French police have detained twelve suspects after 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country's annual street music festival, officials said Sunday.

Eight dead in Brazil hot air balloon accident

At least eight people were killed Saturday when a hot air balloon with 21 passengers caught fire in southern Brazil, said the governor of Santa Catarina state, where the incident occurred.

Mexico's Sheinbaum claims drop in homicides, experts dubious

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has claimed a sharp drop in homicides in the first eight months of her term, but analysts wonder whether the figures are trustworthy and, if so, can keep coming down.

Staff shortages bite as Greeks shun low-paid tourism jobs

Greek tourism student Katerina quit within a month of starting work at a five-star hotel in Halkidiki, one of the country's top destinations, because she said conditions were so dire.

Dutch footballer Promes extradited over cocaine smuggling case

Former Ajax and Dutch international footballer Quincy Promes has been extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands, prosecutors said Friday, after a conviction for smuggling more than a tonne of cocaine.

Second woman accuses French senator of drugging her

A French senator accused of drugging an MP with the intent to assault her is facing an accusation from another woman, according to French television.

More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic: study

Drinks including water, soda, beer and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, according to a surprising study released by France's food safety agency Friday.

Two dead in Mexico as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Hurricane Erick killed at least two people as it swept through southern Mexico causing significant damage to coastal communities before weakening to a low-pressure system Thursday night, authorities said.

US appeals court allows Trump control of National Guard in LA

A US appeals court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump could continue control of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

US singer Chris Brown in London court on assault case

American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was due to appear in court Friday in London on assault charges.

Critic of Nicaragua's Ortega shot dead in exile in Costa Rica

A retired Nicaraguan army officer in exile who fiercely criticized authoritarian President Daniel Ortega was shot dead Thursday in neighboring Costa Rica, his family and officials said.

Ditchit Detonates Iconic Twitter Bird to Symbolize Launch of Local Marketplace

DOVER, DE / ACCESS Newswire / June 20, 2025 / In a fiery spectacle worthy of Silicon Valley lore, Ditchit - a rising star in the online marketplace space and rival to OfferUp - has made headlines by purchasing and then blowing up the original 560-pound Twitter bird sign once perched atop the company's San Francisco headquarters.

SpaceX Starship explodes on Texas launch pad

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a routine ground test in Texas late Wednesday, the company said, in the latest setback to billionaire Elon Musk's dream of sending humans to Mars.

Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Southern Mexico started a major cleanup Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, then weakened as it headed inland.

France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, with the Russian-born entrepreneur now allowed to live in Dubai for a maximum of two weeks at a time.

Tourists, fishermen hunker as Hurricane Erick pounds Mexican coast

Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a powerful category three storm Thursday, prompting tourists and locals to seek shelter amid warnings of widespread flooding and landslides.

Climate change could double summer rainfall in the Alps: study

Short, intense summer rainfall in Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global warming, according to a study released Thursday by the University of Lausanne (UNIL).

Floods expected after Hurricane Erick makes landfall in western Mexico

Hurricane Erick made landfall in the western Mexican state of Oaxaca on Thursday, the US National Hurricane Center said, having weakened to a "major" Category 3 storm that is likely to cause massive flooding and landslides.

Budapest mayor defies police ban on Pride march

Hungarian police on Thursday banned the country's main Pride march from taking place in Budapest on June 28 but the capital's mayor defied them, vowing it would still go ahead.

Air India says plane 'well-maintained' before crash

Air India's Boeing plane was "well-maintained" before it crashed a week ago, killing all but one of 242 people on board, the airline said Thursday.

SpaceX Starship explodes during routine test

One of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, in the latest setback to the billionaire's dream of turning humanity into an interplanetary species.

Mushroom murder suspect fell sick from same meal: defence

An Australian woman accused of killing three lunch guests with toxic mushrooms fell sick from the same meal, her defence said Thursday, rejecting claims she faked her symptoms.

New Zealand coroner raises alarm over 'perilous' collision sport

A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a "perilous" rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into each other without protective gear.

Chile ups hake catch limits for small-scale fishermen

The Chilean Congress passed a law Wednesday increasing the share of the hake catch for small-scale fishermen who had staged violent protests to press for a higher proportion.

Hurricane Erick strengthens as it barrels toward Mexico

Hurricane Erick barreled down on Mexico's Pacific coast Wednesday having strengthened to a powerful Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially deadly floods.

Hurricane Erick strengthens on approach to Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Erick raced toward Mexico's Pacific coast on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of the risk of deadly floods.

Hurricane Erick approaches Mexico's Pacific coast

A storm bearing down on Mexico's southwest Pacific coast strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, hours before it is due to make landfall, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Rape trial of France's feminist icon Pelicot retold on Vienna stage

A staged reading of selected fragments of the trial that made Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who survived nearly a decade of rapes by dozens of men, a worldwide feminist icon will premiere in Vienna on Wednesday evening.

China's AliExpress risks fine for breaching EU illegal product rules

Chinese online giant AliExpress must do more to protect consumers from illegal product sales, the European Commission said Wednesday in an interim finding that could open the way to heavy fines.

Dozens of Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano erupts

Dozens of flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali were cancelled on Wednesday, authorities said, after a volcano in the archipelago's east erupted, shooting an ash tower 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky.

Australian mushroom murder suspect not on trial for lying: defence

An Australian woman accused of killing three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms should not be judged guilty just because she lied after the meal, her defence lawyer said Wednesday.

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