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At least 3 dead and 4 missing in an explosion at hydroelectric plant near Bologna
MILAN: An explosion Tuesday at a decades-old hydroelectric plant in northern Italy killed at least three workers and injured five others, a regional fire chief said. At least four other people were missing.
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Myanmar junta slams UN’s ‘one-sided’ human rights claims
The Southeast Asian nation has been in turmoil since the military seized power in February 2021, ending a brief democratic experiment and sparking clashes with ethnic rebel groups and anti-coup fighters.
Turkey imposes trade restrictions on Israel: Ministry
The new measures come a day after Turkey said Israel had blocked its attempt to airdrop aid to Gaza.
Three killed, 20 injured in two bomb blasts in Pakistan: Police
A senior police official said the blast took place when there was a crowd, including women and children in the market for Eid shopping.
Gaza truce talks make ‘significant progress’: Egypt state media
Israel on Sunday pulled its forces out of the southern Gaza Strip and the main city there, Khan Yunis, allowing large numbers of displaced Palestinians to return to the devastated urban area.
Ukraine denies attacking Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest such facility, has been occupied by Russian forces since the start of their February 2022 invasion.
‘Spectacular’ total solar eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle captivated tens of millions of people
‘Panama Papers’ trial starts; 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case
The Panama Papers include a collection of 11 million secret financial documents that illustrate how some of the world’s richest people hide their money.
Gazans return to ‘indescribable’ destruction of Khan Yunis
Such is the destruction of the city that many residents returning from neighbouring Rafah, where more than 1.5 million Gazans have been sheltering, have struggled to find their way around.
Suspended Maldives minister apologises after uproar over new post on Indian flag
The post, which has since been deleted, showed the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) campaign poster, where the party's logo was replaced with what appears like Ashok Chakra in the Indian flag.
Motorcycle bomb kills 2 people and wounds 5 in Pakistan’s restive southwest
Motorcycle bomb kills 2 people and wounds 5 in Pakistan’s restive southwest
In call with Blinken, father of killed aid worker urges tougher US stance on Israel in Gaza
The grieving father told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the killings by Israel in the Hamas-run territory must end.
Iranian official warns that Israeli embassies ‘no longer safe’ after Syria strike
Tehran has vowed to avenge air strike on Damascus that levelled the Iranian embassy's consular annex, killing seven Revolutionary Guards including two generals.
Netanyahu says Israel ‘one step from victory’ in Gaza
Speaking as truce talks were expected to resume in Cairo, he said: "There will be no ceasefire without the return of hostages. It just won't happen."
Russian flood situation ‘critical’ in Orsk after dam burst
More than 4,500 homes have been flooded and more than 4,000 people evacuated from Orsk to temporary housing centres.
‘Felt like betrayal’ but did not denotify Gen Bajwa as Pakistan Army chief: Imran Khan
Khan, 71, who was ousted from power in April 2022 via the opposition's no-confidence motion, had blamed Gen Bajwa for playing a vital role against his government.
Roadside bomb in southwestern Syria kills seven children and wounds 2 others
Syrian state news agency SANA, citing an unnamed police official in Daraa, blamed militant groups, which are still active in the area.
China may use AI-generated content for its benefit as India, US go to polls: Microsoft
Microsoft's threat intelligence report shared screenshots of AI-generated videos in Mandarin and English which alleged that the US and India were responsible for unrest in Myanmar.
Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US
Chinese influenced operations continue to "opportunistically jump" on events such as a train derailment in Kentucky and wildfires in Maui to promote mistrust of the US government, according to the report.
Iran says enemy will ‘regret’ top general’s killing in Syria
Tehran has vowed to avenge Monday's air strike on the Syrian capital it blamed on its arch-enemy Israel, which has not commented.