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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A glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps unleashed a 3-million-cubic-meter rockslide, destroying the recently evacuated village of Blatten. Rapid evacuations likely saved many, but one person is missing. The catastrophe marks an unprecedented event for the region, putting a spotlight on growing risks in Alpine communities.
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Five skiers lost their lives after being caught in an avalanche on the Adler Glacier near Zermatt, Switzerland. Their bodies were discovered after hikers noticed abandoned skis, triggering a major search operation. The cause of the tragedy is under investigation as authorities work to identify the victims.
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Bella May Culley, 18, vanished in Thailand and triggered a search, but resurfaced in Georgia, arrested for attempting to smuggle over 12kg of marijuana. Now facing a potential life sentence in a notorious Georgian prison, her family is seeking help, while her social media paints a picture at odds with her student image.
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