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Algerian Orphanage Fire Kills 11 Children Amid Heatwave
A blaze at an orphanage in Mohammedia, east of Algiers, killed 11 children and injured 19. The fire broke out early Thursday amid a heatwave
Dubai Authorities Deny Explosions as Iran Tensions Resurface in Gulf
Dubai authorities have denied reports of explosions heard over downtown Dubai on Thursday evening. The denial comes amid renewed Iranian att
Iran Threatens Regional Infrastructure Destruction if US Strikes Its Sites
Iran has warned that any US strike on its infrastructure will trigger widespread destruction across the region. Tehran also reportedly asked
Fact Check: Unfounded Claims Target French Referee After Egypt's World Cup Exit
Screenshots of temporary Wikipedia edits falsely claimed French referee François Letexier was Orthodox Jewish and biased against Egypt. No e
Algeria Probes Orphanage Fire That Killed 11 Near Algiers
A fire at an orphanage in Mohammadia, near Algiers, killed 11 people and injured 19 on 16 July. The blaze occurred during a severe heatwave
European Leaders Join Global Mourning for Qatar's Former Emir in Doha
European delegations from France, Germany, and the UK joined Middle Eastern leaders in Doha for the third day of mourning for Sheikh Hamad b
Iran Executes Man for January Protest Arson as Crackdown Intensifies
Iran executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani for setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan province during January protests. Amnesty Internat
WFP Warns Global Food Insecurity Rising as Lebanon Conflict Disrupts Aid
WFP Executive Director Carl Skau warns that conflict in Lebanon has severely impacted global humanitarian operations. Rising costs have redu
Sudan's War Economy Sustains Conflict, UN Report Warns of Gum Arabic Exploitation
Sudan's warring parties are exploiting natural resources to fund military operations, creating a self-perpetuating conflict. The UN highligh
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses for Third Time in Two Weeks Amid US Oil Embargo
Cuba's National Electric System collapsed for the third time in less than two weeks, leaving the entire island without power. The blackout s
Iran Strikes US Allies in Gulf as Trump Threatens Power Plants and Blockade Intensifies
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday. The US has carried out a fourth night
Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach World Cup Final, Spoiling Bastille Day
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The victory sets up a final against e