A Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed in the Ashanti Region, killing eight, including the Defense and Environment Ministers. The flight from Accra to Obuasi ended in tragedy as the aircraft hit a tree and caught fire. All bodies were recovered. The country is observing a period of national mourning.
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Ion Iliescu, Romania's first freely elected president after the fall of Ceaușescu, died at 95 following a long illness. Known for leading the country through sweeping change, his legacy is controversial due to alleged rights abuses. His death reignited fierce political debate and split public opinion.
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Russia has ditched its moratorium on medium- and short-range nuclear missiles, blaming NATO's stance and actions. The move, announced by Dmitry Medvedev, signals rising tensions and concerns about a new arms race after the collapse of the INF Treaty.
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Canadian activist Lauren Southern got detained in Italy in 2017 after trying to block a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean. Her involvement, framed as anti-trafficking, drew strong backlash from aid groups and cost her a major fundraising platform. That incident started a period of public clashes and online controversy for Southern.
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Evan Thomson, 26, from Aberdeen, died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel while on holiday with friends. Emergency crews were unable to save him, leaving his family heartbroken. Authorities are investigating, and hotel safety concerns have been raised.
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Armed gangs burned Haiti's legendary Oloffson Hotel, a cultural and architectural icon, leaving Port-au-Prince with one less historic landmark. The loss of the hotel—famous for its arts scene and international guests—represents the deepening crisis and erosion of heritage in Haiti’s capital.
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Pakistani TikTok influencer Dolly faced fierce backlash and legal charges after posting a video in front of a forest fire during a brutal heatwave. Accused of starting the blaze for social media clout, she denies involvement. Authorities and environmentalists warn of the dangerous trend, as wildfires threaten precious habitats.
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South Asia’s skies aren’t quiet anymore—India and Pakistan’s use of drones has transformed how both countries think about war and deterrence. With over 1,000 drones in recent clashes, the new tech is amplifying old rivalries, raising escalation risks, and forcing the world to rethink regional security strategies.
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The U.S. has blasted sanctions targeting Israeli Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich, imposed by a UK-led coalition over alleged incitement of settler violence. Washington calls the move divisive as Western allies split over how to address the Israel-Palestine conflict and mounting violence in the West Bank.
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Australian reporter Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet while covering immigration protests in Los Angeles. The LAPD used aggressive crowd-control tactics as unrest flared up after immigration raids. Tomasi continued her live report despite the injury, highlighting the daily risks journalists face on assignment.
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