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Two Dead, One Injured in Montreal Jewish Neighborhood Shooting; Suspect Neutralized
A 34-year-old police officer and a civilian, Michael Mizrahi, were killed, and another person was injured, during a shooting in a Jewish neighborhood in Montreal, Canada. The suspected gunman was shot and killed by responding police units on-site, and an active investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind the attack.
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Europe's Lethal June Heatwave Kills 18 in France as Broken Records and Tragedy Mount
An intense, slow-moving "Omega block" heatwave has left at least 18 dead in France—including two young children in a hot car—as record-breaking temperatures scorch Europe. Sucking superheated air directly from the Sahara Desert, the system has pushed temperatures past 41°C in France, triggered power grid failures in Italy, and set the UK on track to shatter its 50-year-old June weather records.
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Tragedy at Ras Laffan: 13 Migrant Workers Killed in Technical Explosion at Qatari LNG Hub
A technical explosion during an operational restart at Qatar’s Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan has killed 13 migrant workers—including 12 Indians and one Pakistani—and injured 66 others. QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi ruled out sabotage, noting that while the blast was felt 64 kilometers away in Doha, it will not disrupt international LNG exports or local supply requirements
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Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania Appointed to 83rd Venice Film Festival Jury
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, director of The Voice of Hind Rajab, has been named to the seven-member main competition jury for the 83rd Venice Film Festival. Led by Jury President Maggie Gyllenhaal and featuring Afghan dissident Shahrbanoo Sadat, the elite international panel will award the coveted Golden Lion when the festival runs from September 2 to September 12, 2026.
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Pope Leo Applauds Landmark Accord, Urging Global Powers to Prioritize Human Life and Stability
Pope Leo has warmly welcomed the upcoming U.S.-Iran peace agreement scheduled for formal signing this Friday, declaring that dialogue and diplomacy are the only paths to lasting conflict resolution. The historic U.S.-Peruvian Pontiff, elected in May 2025, urged both nations to adhere strictly to international law to protect human life and foster regional prosperity as President Trump prepares to send the deal to Congress.
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UK Announces Historic Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Risking Clash with Tech Giants and US
UK PM Keir Starmer has announced a comprehensive ban on social media for children under 16, targeting platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and X by late December 2026. While the policy mirrors Australia's strict digital laws and drew strong support from 91% of surveyed parents, it has sparked a major standoff with US tech giants and warnings from charities that a blanket ban could drive teenagers into more dangerous, unregulated online spaces.
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Shock at Dubai Airport: 200+ Live Reptiles, Scorpions, and Amphibians Found in Abandoned Suitcase
Security personnel at Dubai Airport discovered over 200 live creatures—including 129 lizards, 36 scorpions, 50 frogs, and 8 snakes—stuffed inside an abandoned suitcase. Airport authorities have launched an investigation and transferred the exotic wildlife to relevant environmental agencies for immediate care and screening.
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Magnitude 7.8 Megathrust Earthquake Strikes Philippines; 15 Feared Dead as Tsunamis Trigger Evacuations
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao today, triggering tsunami warnings across three nations and leaving at least 15 people feared dead. The massive tremor hit as schools were reopening, collapsing university buildings, forcing hospital evacuations, and sending thousands of coastal residents in Indonesia’s Sangihe Islands fleeing to higher ground.
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