Landslide kills at least 22 people in Guinea's capital
Officials report that a landslide in Guinea's capital killed at least 22 people.
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A South Dakota board is divided over two proposed uranium projects in the Black Hills.
Japan plans hypersonic submarine-launched missiles and record defense spending
Japan is reported to be developing hypersonic missiles for submarines and planning a record defense budget.
Press freedom faces worsening repression
The headline reports rising arrests and reprisals against journalists or media workers. The scale and location are not specified.
New rockfall in the Dolomites raises safety concerns
A new rockfall in the Dolomites has alarmed residents, while experts have issued warnings.
Tropical storm threatens more heavy rain in Hawaii
A tropical storm is bringing the threat of additional downpours to Hawaii.
Donor cuts and government inaction threaten HIV treatment access in Nigeria
The report says funding reductions and government inaction are pushing HIV patients toward uncertainty in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.
China's recovery shows stronger industrial output but weaker retail sales
China's economic recovery is marked by increased industrial production alongside a slowdown in retail sales.
Veterans demand release of a detainee held secretly for five years in Nigeria
Igbo-American military veterans are calling for the release of Onyeaka from Wawa Barracks and requesting an investigation into the reported five-year secret detention.
Argentine judge travels to Kyiv to document alleged abduction of Ukrainian children
An Argentine judge traveled to Kyiv to document the alleged abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia.
Police pursuit preceded a fatal crash that killed seven
Police had aborted a pursuit seconds before a car crashed, killing seven people.
Lawsuit filed over death on Charlotte light rail train
A lawsuit was filed over the death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train.
Paks nuclear power plant restores seven of eight pumps and produces 800 megawatts
Seven of eight pumps at the Paks power plant are reported operational, with the plant producing 800 megawatts.
Ukraine seeks ways to counter Russian missiles amid Patriot shortage
Ukraine is seeking alternatives to Patriot systems to defend against Russian missiles.
Kurdish-led anti-ISIS militia integrates into Syrian army
A Kurdish-led militia fighting ISIS has fully integrated into the Syrian army. The development changes the organization of an armed force involved in Syria's conflict.
Chinese research centre near UK defence site raises espionage concerns
A Chinese research centre owned by carmaker Chery is located near a UK Ministry of Defence site. A former spy chief warned it could enable surveillance or theft of military test data.
US company seeks drilling permissions in Greenland through ‘seal skin diplomacy’
An American company is seeking permission to undertake drilling in Greenland and plans a distinctive diplomatic approach to gain approval. The headline does not specify the project or its status.
Call made to open Farakka gates amid water-management concerns
Samrat urged West Bengal's chief minister to open all Farakka gates. The headline indicates a potentially significant water-management dispute or concern but gives no further details.
US tanker force faces strain during Epic Fury operations
A veteran KC-135 commander described strain on the tanker force during Operation Epic Fury. The supplied headline does not provide further operational details.
Romania acknowledges Russia's hybrid warfare
Romania has acknowledged what it describes as Russia's hybrid war against the country. The headline does not specify the alleged activities.
Shark incidents increase in Australia despite low bite risk
Australia has seen an increase in shark-related incidents, although the likelihood of a bite remains low. The report compares perceived shark risk with road-accident risk.
Police deploy special forces after shots reported in Eberswalde
Shots were reported in Eberswalde, prompting police special forces to deploy to the city center. The headline provides no casualty information.
Mexican influencers become targets of cartel violence
The murder of César Gastélum is discussed in the context of Mexican influencers becoming targets of organized crime. The headline identifies a broader targeting trend.
Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead
Donald Trump claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died. The headline does not provide confirmation of the claim.
China provides earthquake relief aid to Colombia
China's ambassador highlighted mutual support after China provided earthquake relief aid to Colombia. The Colombian public expressed gratitude for the assistance.
Flooding affects areas of Tripura
Tripura's chief minister inspected flood-hit areas and addressed waterlogging concerns. He promised a permanent solution.
PipeChina's Horgos station surpasses 600 bcm in natural-gas deliveries
PipeChina's Horgos station has delivered more than 600 billion cubic meters of natural gas, according to the headline.
Nicaragua's Ortega bans elections amid calls for U.S. intervention
The headline says Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega has banned elections, while some Nicaraguans are calling for U.S. intervention.
Vatican foreign policy official travels to Moscow
Vatican foreign policy official Paul Gallagher is traveling to Moscow. The headline provides no further details about the purpose or outcomes of the visit.
Netanyahu calls for strikes on drones, launchers and crews
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for attacks against drones, their launchers and their crews. The headline does not specify the location or scale of the operation.
Reports examine alleged Russian hybrid warfare along Europe’s borders
The available information describes Russian hybrid warfare activity affecting Europe’s borders. No specific operation or location is identified.
ICC president seeks Japanese government support after US sanctions
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has appealed for support from Japan's government following US sanctions.
Bikini residents were evacuated again after returning to the atoll
Residents of Bikini Atoll were brought back around 1970 but had to be urgently removed again eight years later. The headline indicates persistent hazardous conditions linked to the atoll's history.
Housing sales in eight major Indian cities fell 6.1% in the second quarter
Housing sales in India's eight largest cities declined 6.1% in the April–June quarter, with Pune and Bengaluru particularly affected. The headline indicates a broad urban property-market slowdown.
Personal data of Afghan allies to Britain leaked again
Personal data concerning Afghan allies to Britain has reportedly been leaked for the 50th time in five years. The headline indicates a recurring breach affecting a vulnerable group.
Man in Gaza protects books amid the war
A man in Gaza is preserving books from rubble during the ongoing war. The headline reflects continued wartime destruction and displacement.
Volkswagen chief warns the carmaker's situation is more than critical
Volkswagen's chief executive described the company's situation as more than critical. The headline signals serious pressure on a major global automaker.
South Sudan presidency faces dispute over oversight of President Kiir
The presidency responded after Vice President Nyandeng questioned who is responsible for overseeing President Salva Kiir. The headlines indicate a public dispute within South Sudan's leadership.
Texas backlash grows over data-center development
Texas officials and critics are pushing back against data-center projects, with Greg Abbott saying the centers created their own problems. The headline does not specify a concrete outage or project cancellation.
FCC revokes certification for HoverAir Versa drone and closes a foreign-UAS loophole
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission reportedly revoked certification for the HoverAir Versa and changed treatment of certain foreign unmanned aircraft systems. The headline does not describe a cyberattack.