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A blaze that swept through two schools in the rebel‑held city of Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sparked a stampede that left at least 14 and possibly up to 29 children dead. Dozens more were injured as the fire engulfed nearby neighbourhoods.
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A senior justice delivered a complete case file on fellow judge Alexandre de Moraes before a crucial ruling, prompting session cancellations and sparking a political backlash. The turmoil is reflected in falling Lula approval ratings and a poll surge for former President Bolsonaro, while economists warn the court threatens Brazil’s democracy.
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India will host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, centring discussions on wars, energy security and sustainable development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The Israeli Defence Forces said they demolished a system of tunnels built by Hezbollah on the Ali al‑Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, using more than a thousand tonnes of explosives. The blast was recorded by the USGS as a 4.1‑magnitude tremor, but no civilian casualties were reported.
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Iran‑backed Houthi rebels captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, moving closer to the Bab al‑Mandeb strait. The takeover raises concerns over shipping security and could push oil prices higher.
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President Donald Trump announced a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every adult U.S. citizen contingent on Republican control of the House and Senate. Analysts warn the promise could cost over $1 trillion and raise serious legal questions.
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Donald Trump promised a $5,000 cash payment to every American adult contingent on Republican victories in the House and Senate, while also claiming the Iran war and high oil prices will end after the November elections. The pledge was made at the GOP's first midterms convention in Dallas amid internal party debates.
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A passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, resulting in at least five fatalities and numerous individuals unaccounted for. Extensive search and rescue operations are underway.
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A blaze aboard the MV June Aster erupted as the vessel approached the tourist hub of Coron in Palawan, killing five people and leaving between 86 and 87 passengers unaccounted for. Rescue teams have recovered 43 survivors while the search for the missing continues.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors voted to send Iran to the UN Security Council over alleged nuclear non‑compliance, the first such referral in two decades. The move comes amid intensified missile exchanges, shipping attacks in the Gulf and heightened political rhetoric ahead of US midterm elections.
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Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel, its highest level since July, after a series of U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers and retaliatory attacks by Iran and Yemen’s Houthis. The escalation has revived supply‑risk fears in the Strait of Hormuz and pressured global markets.
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The United States and Iran have engaged in a new round of tit-for-tat strikes, targeting oil tankers and military bases, which has driven global oil prices towards and, in some cases, above $100 a barrel. The escalation underscores growing regional instability and economic pressure.