SA President Rhamaposa becomes first head of state to sign ‘Free Barghouti’ pledge
Marwan Barghouti is a former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, which carried out many of the suicide bombings and shooting attacks of the Second Intifada.
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Finnish parliament strikes down initiative aimed at restricting weapons purchases from Israel
South Korean ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, South Korea's government confirms
At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Nigerian FM says
Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms
"The risk to the wider public remains low," said Hans Kluge, WHO Europe's regional director, in his own X post. "There is no need for panic or travel restrictions."
NATO's Rutte: Europeans are ensuring agreements with US on military bases are implemented
Rutte also said "more and more" European nations were pre-positioning assets such as minehunters and minesweepers close to the Gulf to be ready for a "next phase".
At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia
Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.
At least 12 hospitalized after shooting at Oklahoma's Arcadia Lake
Police added there are no suspects in custody at this time, urging the public to reach out with any information.
Man found dead after driving car with improvised explosives into Portland athletics club
Portland authorities were called to Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. after employees reported that a car had been driven into the building before catching fire.
What is EPIC City, the controversial planned Muslim residential community in Texas?
EPIC city is a planned large-scale development project that will not have its own government. It has been marketed as an exclusively Muslim community that will serve as the epicenter of US Islam.
São Paulo creates Brazil-Israel Parliamentary Front, forming strategic alliance
The city was the second in Brazil to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism in March 2024, following Rio de Janeiro.
Two US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco
US and Moroccan forces launched air, sea and ground searches after two US service members went missing during African Lion exercises near Tan Tan, Morocco.
Thousands displaced and at least six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
The National Center for Risk and Disaster Management issued 22 alerts during the critical period of rains.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, Trump promises to cut 'a lot further'
The Pentagon announced the drawdown from Germany, its largest European base, on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war and tariff tensions placed further strain on relations between the US and Europe.
