South Korea is facing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching a record 42.5°C (108.5°F) and causing at least 23 deaths so far this year. The government is using drones to warn farmers, distributing water, canceling outdoor events, and providing shelter in air-conditioned airports to protect vulnerable people.
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Temperatures in South Korea’s south reached a historic high of 42.5°C (108.5°F) this week.
At least 23 people have died from heat-related illnesses, and around 2,500 have visited emergency rooms since mid-May.
President Lee Jae Myung declared the heatwave a "national disaster" and ordered all public agencies to respond.
Drones with loudspeakers and thermal cameras are used to warn and help elderly farmers in rural areas.
Trucks distribute free cold water in public places like parks and markets.
Many outdoor activities and events, including baseball games and ceremonies, have been canceled for safety.
Airports with air conditioning, like Incheon Airport, serve as shelters for vulnerable people like the homeless and elderly.
A mobile app called Geuneulro helps people find the shadiest walking routes to avoid direct sun exposure.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Saudi Arabia for a one-day working trip amid ongoing regional tensions. He met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss closer cooperation, including a possible three-way defense agreement involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
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This was Erdogan’s second visit to Saudi Arabia in 2026.
The visit came after the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, which has increased regional tensions.
Erdogan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The leaders are expected to discuss maritime security, defense cooperation, and the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Reports suggest the three countries might sign a new joint defense pact, expanding an existing Saudi-Pakistan agreement.
Saudi Arabia recently launched a multinational maritime security initiative in the Red Sea area, supported by Turkey and Pakistan.
The region faces ongoing attacks linked to the war on Iran, including missile and drone strikes by Iran on US and Gulf state bases.
Saudi Arabia is also experiencing increased tensions with Yemen’s Houthi group, which targets Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
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A student opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, Thailand. The police have not yet confirmed how many people were killed or the motive behind the shooting, and the investigation is still ongoing.
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The shooting took place in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok.
The suspected shooter is a student at the school.
The number of victims and details about them have not been confirmed.
Authorities have not shared information on the possible motive.
The event is part of ongoing investigations.
Similar school shootings have occurred earlier this year, including one in British Columbia, Canada.
The U.S. State Department was contacted for comment on the incident.
More information is expected as the story develops.
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A student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand shot and killed a teacher and injured four others before killing himself. The shooting happened near Bangkok and caused panic among students and staff.
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The shooting took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district, near Bangkok.
One teacher was killed and four other people were injured in the incident.
The gunman was identified as a student who later took his own life.
Around 3,100 students and 147 teachers attend this school.
A student described hearing multiple gunshots and initially mistaking them for firecrackers.
In recent years, Thailand has experienced other deadly school shootings.
Thai gun laws are strict, with up to 10 years in prison for illegal firearm possession.
New rules require medical checks for gun buyers or license renewals after past shootings.
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President Donald Trump is considering a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil trade. The main challenge is Iran’s demand for some control over the strait, which Trump has so far rejected, but increased economic pressures may lead him to compromise.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route where about 20% of the world’s oil passes.
Iran wants partial control and fees for using the strait after a war with the U.S. and Israel that began over five months ago.
President Trump has ruled out any agreement that would solidify Iran’s control over the waterway.
Despite many U.S. attacks, Iran still can threaten ships with drones and missiles.
The conflict has contributed to high gasoline prices and could affect the U.S. midterm elections.
Some experts say Trump may be willing to compromise due to economic pressures and the urgency to resolve the crisis.
Trump said the U.S. military has large weapons stockpiles and criticized leaks about shrinking inventories.
A recent Cabinet meeting discussed Iran, but details were not publicly shared.
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Fifteen elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park died recently from suspected cyanide poisoning after eating tomatoes from nearby farms. Farmers near the park disagree with the claim that their crops caused the deaths, as investigations continue into how the poison entered the area.
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Fifteen elephants died within one month in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park area.
Tests found cyanide in the elephants and tomatoes in their stomachs.
The elephants showed signs of paralysis and breathing problems before dying.
Farmers near the park say they have never purposely poisoned wildlife.
Local communities often face crop losses because elephants enter farms during dry seasons.
Kenya has increased its elephant population to over 36,000 by reducing poaching and protecting habitats.
Officials are still investigating how cyanide reached the ecosystem where wild animals and farms coexist.
Authorities warn farmers to be careful when using pesticides.
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Police in Thailand responded to a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok. Several people were reported injured, and the shooter was still inside the school.
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The shooting occurred at a high school in Nonthaburi province, Thailand.
The school involved is Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
The incident took place on a Friday.
Several people were injured during the shooting.
Police confirmed they were responding to the situation.
The shooter was still inside the school when reports were made.
The Royal Thai Police spokesperson provided limited information.
Thai news outlets reported on the injuries and ongoing situation.
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Iran may try to stop shipments from the U.S. and Israel passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is working with Oman to reopen the waterway for commercial ships, while its parliament considers a law to block vessels it sees as hostile.
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Iran could block U.S. and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global shipping.
Iran and Oman have a joint plan to reopen the strait for commercial traffic.
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a bill to block “hostile” ships from passing through.
The bill aims to target vessels linked to countries Iran considers enemies.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
Control over this strait affects global oil and trade routes.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.
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Officials decided not to release cool water from Lake Powell, a Colorado River reservoir, to protect a threatened fish called the humpback chub. This decision aims to avoid harming hydropower electricity production, which is already under strain due to low water levels and drought.
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The Bureau of Reclamation will not release cold water from Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona in 2024.
Releasing cold water would reduce electricity from hydropower turbines, as those turbines are not in the cold, deep sections of the reservoir.
Lake Powell is only about 23% full because of years of water overuse and evaporation caused by rising temperatures.
Warm water released downstream helps smallmouth bass, an invasive fish, to survive and spawn, threatening native fish like the humpback chub.
The humpback chub is a threatened species living downstream from the dam.
Past cool water releases in 2024 and 2025 helped stop smallmouth bass from spawning.
Temperatures below the dam have regularly been above 60°F (15.5°C), a point when cool water releases are usually considered.
Officials plan to continue other efforts like removing invasive fish and improving river habitats to protect native species.
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in India’s Assam state, displacing thousands of people since July. The floods have resulted in at least 87 deaths so far.
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Severe flooding began in Assam, northeastern India, due to heavy monsoon rains starting in July.
More than one million people have been affected by the floods.
At least 87 people have died because of the flooding.
Thousands of residents have been forced to leave their homes.
The state of Assam is one of the areas hardest hit by the floods.
The flooding has disrupted daily life and posed challenges for relief efforts.
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Nigerian security forces have freed 308 people who were kidnapped in separate incidents in northern Niger and Kwara states. Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits is a serious problem in Nigeria. Families of the rescued people are now recovering from their experience.
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308 people were rescued by Nigerian security forces.
The kidnappings happened in northern Niger and Kwara states in Nigeria.
These kidnappings were carried out by armed groups and bandits.
Kidnapping for ransom is a growing crisis in Nigeria.
The rescued individuals are currently with their families who are helping them recover.
The report was given by Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris, who had exclusive access to the recovery sites.
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Four men were arrested after a violent event took place near Pontypool in south Wales on Thursday evening. Three men were taken to the hospital, with two in serious condition, and police are investigating the incident.
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The incident happened around 7:15 pm in Pontnewydd, near Pontypool, south Wales.
Four men were arrested in connection with the violent disorder.
Two of the arrested men are currently held in police custody.
Three men were taken to the hospital, with two in critical condition.
Firearms officers and the police air service were called to the scene.
Police have closed the road between Mill Road and Hospital Road in both directions.
Officers are asking the public for any information or footage from around 7:00 to 7:30 pm.
Police said they will investigate thoroughly and do not accept this kind of violence in the community.
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An Australian aviation team completed a difficult rescue mission to fly a sick US expedition member from Antarctica to New Zealand for medical care. The flight happened near the winter solstice in extreme cold and total darkness, with temperatures around -43°C.
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The rescue took place last Friday after a medical evacuation request from McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
The team used an Airbus A319 plane, nicknamed Snowbird 1, specially refitted for medical evacuation in 24 hours.
The plane took off from Hobart, Tasmania, and landed on an ice runway at McMurdo Station in very harsh conditions.
Temperatures at the landing site were about -43°C (-45.4°F), with total darkness due to the time of year.
The patient was safely flown to Christchurch, New Zealand, and is now recovering well.
The mission required a 12-hour weather delay before a safe window allowed takeoff.
Skytraders said this was likely the closest flight to the winter solstice a civilian plane has made in Antarctica.
The operation involved pilots, meteorologists, planners, runway staff, and medical personnel working together to handle the difficult environment.
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An Israeli military raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank injured at least 51 Palestinians. Israeli forces demolished shops, imposed curfews, and detained dozens while continuing operations in neighboring areas amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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At least 51 Palestinians were injured during the Israeli raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp.
Israeli forces demolished commercial shops near Qalandiya checkpoint and imposed a curfew on Kafr Aqab.
Medical teams reported hospitalizing 35 Palestinians for serious injuries, including beatings and tear gas inhalation.
Ambulance crews faced restrictions but managed to evacuate patients needing urgent care like dialysis.
Israeli soldiers fired stun grenades at journalists and detained many Palestinians, including children and women.
Similar raids occurred in the city of Jenin, with at least two Palestinians shot or assaulted.
Human rights groups say Israeli military and settler attacks on Palestinians have increased dramatically in recent months.
A UN inquiry found Israeli authorities often fail to stop settler violence and sometimes support it.
Israeli officials have legalized or established many illegal settlements and provided settlers with firearms.
Some Western countries have sanctioned Israeli settlers and officials linked to violence against Palestinians.
President Donald Trump revoked some US sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians after his return to office last year.
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A 23-year-old man died after what police believe was a dog attack on a rural property in Sydney’s south-west. Police are investigating the death and have set up a crime scene at the location where the body was found.
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The man was found dead on a rural property in Eschol Park, Sydney’s south-west.
Police reported he had significant injuries when they discovered him.
Authorities think he was attacked by animals before he died.
About eight dogs lived on the property.
None of the dogs were registered or had microchips.
Campbelltown City detectives are leading the investigation.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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Young people in the Maldives are protesting land changes that harm important mangrove wetlands in a protected nature area. They work together to clean the environment and raise awareness about pollution and climate change, which threaten their island home.
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The group, Project ThimaaVeshi, uses kayaking protests to stop land reclamation that damages mangrove wetlands.
The wetlands are in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, a protected area recognized for its natural importance.
Activists also focus on problems like coastal erosion, plastic pollution, and damage to coral reefs.
Youth partner with older groups to clean up trash and fishing lines from reefs and streets.
They educate others about the right to a clean and healthy environment.
The Maldives government supports development but faces criticism for slow environmental protections.
Experts warn that rising sea levels could make 80% of the Maldives unlivable in 50 years.
The activism reflects growing urgency as climate threats become real and immediate for young people.
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Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former employees of Voepass airline linked to a deadly plane crash in August 2024 that killed all 62 people onboard. The investigation found negligence, technical problems, and poor safety practices contributed to the crash.
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The crash occurred near Vinhedo, outside Sao Paulo, killing 58 passengers and 4 crew members.
Voepass owner Jose Luiz Felicio Filho is among those accused.
Charges include endangering air traffic safety and hiding technical problems in aircraft records.
The plane’s de-icing system failed repeatedly on 136 flights before the crash.
The aircraft flew into severe icing conditions despite known system failures that same day.
Those accused could face up to 12 years in prison.
A two-year investigation revealed careless maintenance and organizational mistakes.
The Brazilian Air Force also found icing, mechanical failures, and pilot distractions caused the accident.
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Police in Buenos Aires, Argentina, used tear gas to stop thousands of protesters. The protesters were against a new private property bill, fearing it would allow foreigners to own too much land. The Milei government says the bill would help attract investment.
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Protests took place in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
Police fired tear gas to control the crowd.
Thousands of people protested against a private property bill.
Protesters worry the bill will let foreigners buy too much land.
The government led by President Milei supports the bill.
The government believes the bill will bring more investment into the country.
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Two men in France have been convicted of violent acts linked to the death of a French streamer who performed extreme challenges and posted them online. The streamer, Raphaël Graven, died in August 2025 during a livestream, but the court ruled his death was likely caused by his poor health, not direct manslaughter by the men involved.
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Raphaël Graven, a 46-year-old French streamer known for extreme challenges, died in August 2025 near Nice.
His death was shown live on the streaming platform Kick.
Two men, Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti, were convicted of aggravated violence but not manslaughter.
Both men received suspended prison sentences and fines: Hamadi an 18-month suspended sentence and €5,000 fine; Cenazandotti a two-year suspended sentence and €15,000 fine.
The court found Graven consented to the humiliations and abuse during his streams.
Both men are banned from posting on Kick for six months.
Kick is under investigation by French authorities but was not part of the legal case against the two men.
Graven had over one million followers and built a strong online community on Kick.
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A 17-year-old Sudanese girl named Amira was kidnapped and raped during the conflict in el-Fasher, Sudan, resulting in her giving birth to a son without legal identity documents. Many children born in war zones like Darfur face difficulties in being registered officially because their fathers are unknown or absent. This lack of legal identity prevents access to basic services like healthcare and education.
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El-Fasher, a city in Darfur, was under siege for 18 months during fighting between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Amira was abducted by armed men from the RSF, held captive for two months, and was repeatedly raped.
After escaping, Amira gave birth to her son in a hospital run by the International Medical Corps at a humanitarian center.
She cannot register her son's birth because she does not have any information about his father.
Without birth registration, the child cannot get vaccinations, go to school, or receive other official help.
Many children born in conflict zones in Sudan face similar problems of lacking legal identity.
Aid groups like the Nada Al-Azhar Foundation provide some support but face challenges due to the conflict and missing documents.
Mothers, sometimes themselves very young, often have limited ability to care for children born amid conflict and displacement.
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