Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, a well-known Scottish gang leader, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Glasgow as part of Operation Venetic, a large UK effort to fight serious organized crime. Another man, Steven Gordon, was also arrested nearby during the same operation.
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Steven Daniel, 46, is believed to lead the Daniel crime family involved in a 25-year feud with the Lyons family.
He was arrested at about 6:00 am at his home in Robroyston, Glasgow.
The arrests relate to serious crimes including organized crime, firearms offenses, drug offenses, and conspiracy to murder.
Operation Venetic is a UK-wide police operation targeting criminal gangs and their secret communication networks.
Since 2020, the operation has led to over 60 arrests in Scotland.
Police used a coordinated raid involving dozens of officers and police dogs.
Daniel was previously seriously injured in 2017 after a car chase in Glasgow.
Assistant Chief Constable Dave Ferry said police will keep fighting serious crime to protect communities.
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A group of 54 civil society organizations in the UK urged the government to do more to promote walking, cycling, and public transport after this summer’s heatwaves highlighted the need to reduce carbon emissions from transport. They want policies that encourage people to travel more by these methods instead of private cars, which cause nearly a third of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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Transport is the biggest source of carbon emissions in the UK, making up almost one-third of domestic greenhouse gases.
Emissions from transport increased by 2% last year compared to the year before.
The groups are calling for a "modal shift," meaning more trips should be taken by walking, cycling, public transport, or shared rides instead of private cars.
Before the 2024 election, the Labour Party had plans to set targets for increasing public transport and active travel, but these targets were dropped this summer.
The campaign is led by the group Campaign for Better Transport and supported by 54 organizations.
Recent heatwaves and oil price rises have increased urgency to act on climate and transport issues.
The government says it is making travel cheaper and easier by lowering bus fares, freezing rail fares, and investing £4.5 billion in cycling and walking.
They are also supporting electric vehicle use and have committed £7.5 billion to zero-emission vehicle programs.
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President Donald Trump’s efforts to confront Iran have led to a prolonged conflict without clear success. Sanctions and military actions have strained U.S. resources, while Iran’s new leaders remain defiant. This situation has also impacted U.S. relations with allies in Europe and the Gulf region.
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President Trump expected a quick victory over Iran after a military operation in Venezuela.
Iran’s hardline leaders have grown stronger despite U.S. military and economic pressure.
Iran demands financial compensation and control over a key shipping route as part of peace talks.
U.S. sanctions have hurt ordinary Iranians but political change remains limited.
U.S. military supplies, like missile interceptors, are running low due to ongoing conflicts.
This depletion affects other global conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine.
Trump’s approach damaged trust with European allies who are seeking greater independence from the U.S.
Gulf countries feel vulnerable due to the tensions with Iran and U.S. policies.
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A fire broke out in the maternity ward of a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 14 infants. Authorities said the fire was caused by a faulty air conditioner, and witnesses reported delays in emergency response and difficulties evacuating the ward.
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The fire occurred early in the morning at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.
Fourteen infants died in the blaze, according to government officials and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The fire started on the third floor in the Mother and Child Health Ward.
Witnesses described thick smoke, locked doors, and security guards preventing people from leaving the ward.
Rescue teams reportedly arrived about two hours after the fire began.
Some families had to break windows and doors to escape the fire.
Officials blame a faulty air conditioner causing an electrical fault that led to the fire.
Prime Minister Sharif called for a full investigation and for those responsible to be held accountable.
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Fans gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, to lay flowers and pay tribute to Dolly Parton, a famous country music singer. She died at the age of 80 after a short illness with cancer.
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Dolly Parton was a well-known country music star.
She passed away at 80 years old.
Her death followed a brief fight with cancer.
Fans gathered at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to mourn.
People laid flowers as a way to remember and honor her.
The event took place on a Tuesday evening.
The news was covered by the BBC and reported recently.
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The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will make a short stop in Thailand after spending over 250 days at sea during its deployment in the Middle East. The ship was involved in U.S. military operations related to Iran and the visit to Thailand is for rest and recovery of the crew.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed continuously at sea for more than 250 days.
The deployment took place in the Middle East to support U.S. actions against Iran.
Reports indicated mental health issues and shortages of supplies like food and hygiene products on the ship.
Thailand will host a brief stop for the USS Abraham Lincoln and two other U.S. Navy ships for rest and recuperation.
The Royal Thai Navy stated no military exercises will be held during the visit.
Details about the exact ships, port, or arrival dates were not disclosed due to security reasons.
The U.S. Navy and U.S. embassy in Bangkok did not provide immediate comments on the stop.
The U.S. Navy is currently enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.
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The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will make a short stop in Thailand after spending over 250 days at sea supporting U.S. military actions against Iran. The visit aims to allow the crew to rest and recover after a long and difficult deployment.
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USS Abraham Lincoln is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
The ship spent more than 250 days continuously at sea, a record for such deployments.
Its mission involved supporting U.S. actions against Iran in the Middle East.
The long deployment caused concerns about crew mental health and shortages of food and hygiene supplies.
Thai officials confirmed the ship’s brief stop in Thailand for rest and recovery.
Three ships from the carrier strike group will visit eastern Thailand without conducting military exercises.
The exact date and location of the stopover were not disclosed due to security reasons.
The U.S. Navy and Embassy in Bangkok have not provided additional comments on the visit.
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Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan man who was found not guilty in the trial over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died at the age of 70. Fhimah was accused of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which killed 270 people, but he was cleared while another Libyan, Abdulbasset Al Megrahi, was convicted.
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The Lockerbie bombing happened in December 1988 and killed 270 people on Pan Am Flight 103.
Fhimah was accused but found not guilty in a 2001 Scottish trial held in the Netherlands.
Abdulbasset Al Megrahi was convicted in the same trial for his role in the bombing.
Fhimah worked for Libyan Airlines in Malta before the bombing.
Libya handed over Fhimah and Megrahi for trial after UN sanctions were imposed.
In 2022, the FBI suggested Fhimah was involved based on an alleged confession by another Libyan facing trial in the US.
Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir Al-Marimi, the man who made the confession, denies involvement and claims the confession was forced.
Al-Marimi’s US trial has been delayed multiple times due to new evidence, but the delay is not linked to Fhimah’s death.
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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the United States ends the ongoing war, despite talks with Oman about creating a temporary safe transit corridor. The two countries are also discussing clearing mines from the waterway, but Iran insists it will not reopen the strait until U.S. hostilities cease.
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Iran and Oman are negotiating a plan to create a temporary navigational corridor and remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran insists the strait will remain closed until the U.S. ends the war.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil shipments, but traffic remains below average due to the conflict.
The United States recently imposed new sanctions on Iran to pressure it, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of "economic asphyxiation."
QatarEnergy is selling crude oil via ship-to-ship transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz to avoid the disruption.
Japan plans to help develop alternative oil pipelines in the Middle East to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
Recent attacks have hit ships near Oman, increasing tensions in the region.
Pakistan’s army chief met with Iran to discuss preventing further escalation of the conflict.
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Iran and Oman have agreed on a new temporary shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas shipments. However, Iran said the strait will not fully reopen until the United States meets its commitments under a June peace agreement.
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Iran and Oman decided on a temporary transit route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
The route entry and part of the exit will pass through each country’s territorial waters.
The corridor is about seven miles (11.3 km) wide.
The two countries held talks in Tehran to finalize details, including mine-clearing projects.
The strait has been mostly closed since a US-Israel conflict with Iran began in February.
Iran opposes the southern transit corridor backed by the US and Oman and has attacked ships using it.
Iran insists the US must lift sanctions and release frozen Iranian assets to reopen the strait fully.
An oil tanker was recently damaged near the strait, showing ongoing security risks.
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A fire broke out in the newborn nursery of a major hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 14 babies. The fire started early in the morning, likely caused by an air-conditioning compressor explosion, and firefighters quickly put out the blaze.
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The fire happened at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad.
At least 14 newborn babies died in the fire.
About 15 newborns were in the nursery when the fire began.
The fire started around 6:45 a.m. due to an air-conditioning compressor explosion.
Firefighters responded quickly and extinguished the fire.
One baby was rescued from the nursery.
The hospital’s gynecology ward, which includes the nursery, was closed off after the fire.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow and ordered an immediate investigation.
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The United States and Canada are involved in a trade dispute marked by tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and retaliatory tariffs by Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has positioned himself as a leader defending Canada’s independence and has called for middle powers like Canada to unite against threats to the global order.
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President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on many imports from Canada and Mexico starting in February 2025.
Canada responded by imposing similar tariffs on key American industries.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former Governor of the Bank of England, became Canada’s prime minister in 2025 during the height of the trade conflict.
Carney has publicly stated that countries like Canada must work together to protect their interests amid political tensions.
President Trump has threatened even higher tariffs, up to 50%, on a range of Canadian goods.
The trade conflict is seen as more than just about economics, touching on issues of national sovereignty and global politics.
Canadians have expressed strong feelings about the dispute, including considering boycotts of U.S. products.
The United States and Canada have a historically close relationship, sharing the world’s longest unprotected border and deep trade connections.
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Iceland will hold a referendum to decide if the government should restart talks to join the European Union. Voters are not deciding on full membership yet but on whether to negotiate entry terms, including issues like fishing rights.
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Icelanders vote on whether to resume EU membership negotiations on Saturday.
The referendum asks for permission to start talks, not to join the EU immediately.
If approved, a detailed accession agreement would need another referendum and constitutional changes.
Iceland first applied to join the EU in 2009 after its financial crisis.
Membership talks started in 2010 but stopped in 2013 when a eurosceptic government came to power.
The country faces economic challenges like inflation and high interest rates.
Security concerns have grown after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Trump’s interest in Greenland.
Iceland relies on NATO and a U.S. defense agreement for protection and has no military of its own.
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The next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, following the usual naming rules. This has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death, as storm names follow a set list that is reused every six years.
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Atlantic tropical storms are named by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) using pre-set lists reused every six years.
Names alternate between male and female and are in alphabetical order.
The current 2026 season started with Tropical Storm Arthur, followed by Bertha and Cristobal.
A weather system near the Cabo Verde Islands may develop into Tropical Storm Dolly if winds reach 39 mph (63 kph).
Another weather system near Bermuda is unlikely to develop further.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a below-average hurricane season due to El Nino.
The WMO picks storm names that are short, easy to pronounce, and familiar in the affected regions.
Storm names may be retired if a storm has caused severe destruction or loss of life, like Hurricane Melissa in 2025.
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An Associated Press reporter and a small group of pilgrims and clergy spent a night locked inside Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This church is one of Christianity’s holiest sites, believed to contain the places where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. The church is shared by Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches, with a Muslim family holding the keys.
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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is built over the locations believed to be where Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose again.
Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches share ownership of the church.
A Muslim family has held the keys to the church since the 13th century.
Each night the church doors are locked from 9 p.m. until dawn by a ceremony involving representatives from the different faiths.
During the night, only a few priests, nuns, registered pilgrims, and some cats remain inside the church.
Pilgrims use the quiet night hours for prayer and reflection inside the large, maze-like church building.
The experience highlights the unique religious cooperation and history surrounding the church in Jerusalem.
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A fire broke out early Wednesday in the newborn nursery at a major government hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 14 babies. The fire started around 6:45 a.m., likely caused by an air-conditioning unit compressor explosion, and rescue teams quickly responded.
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The fire happened in the nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad.
At least 15 newborns were in the nursery when the fire started.
14 newborn babies died; at least one baby was rescued.
The fire began around 6:45 a.m. due to a possible air-conditioning compressor explosion.
Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly.
Rescue teams continued cooling the site after the fire was out.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow and ordered an immediate investigation.
The incident occurred in the hospital’s gynecology ward.
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Typhoon Saudel hit Japan’s southwestern islands, causing power outages, flight cancellations, and minor injuries to two people. The storm moved west toward China’s eastern coast while bringing heavy rain and the risk of landslides.
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Typhoon Saudel passed over Okinawa and nearby remote islands in southwest Japan.
The storm caused power outages affecting over 30,000 homes in Kagoshima prefecture.
More than 150 flights at Okinawa’s Naha airport were canceled due to the typhoon.
Two people suffered minor injuries: a 78-year-old woman who fell outside her home and a woman who fell during a blackout.
The typhoon had winds up to 144 kph (89 mph) and continued moving west over the East China Sea.
Over the past 24 hours, the Amami region received more than 23 cm (9 inches) of rain.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of additional heavy rainfall and potential landslides in affected areas.
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Iran expects that the global economic problems caused by the war and concerns among Republican politicians about upcoming elections will push President Trump to change his approach first. An expert from the Cato Institute described this situation as a game of 'chicken,' where each side waits for the other to give in.
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Iran believes that economic troubles worldwide made worse by the war will create pressure on the U.S. president.
Republicans in the U.S. are worried about the midterm elections and how the situation might affect them.
The situation is described as a game of 'chicken,' meaning both sides are waiting to see who will back down first.
Doug Bandow, an expert from the Cato Institute, spoke about Iran's strategy on the show ‘This is America.’
Iran hopes that these factors will lead President Trump to change his current policy or approach.
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A truck struck a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin, causing a large leak. Authorities evacuated nearby residents, banned flights near the area, and temporarily cut power to reduce the risk of an explosion.
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A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin.
The accident caused a big natural gas leak.
Nearby residents were asked to evacuate for safety.
Officials imposed a flight ban over the affected area.
Power was temporarily shut off to help prevent an explosion.
Authorities responded quickly to manage the situation.
The incident posed a safety risk to the local community.
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