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The past couple of days have been notably tense on multiple fronts, with several security and geopolitical flashpoints heating up simultaneously. Russia conducted live-fire exercises uncomfortably close to the UK coast, Iran tensions continue escalating with the US military now striking for 11 consecutive nights and costs ballooning to $37.5 billion, and the South China Sea saw another military clash between China and the Philippines just ahead of an important regional summit. On a completely different track, France is moving forward with what would be Europe's first social media ban for under-15s, following Australia's lead from last year, while a UK health worker exposed to Ebola in the DRC is being monitored in London as a precaution.
Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate after Mamdani called him a war criminal who should be arrested over the Gaza war. Netanyahu said he plans to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September, implying his visit would proceed despite Mamdani's opposition.
UNESCO added Mount Olympus, Greece's highest mountain, to its World Heritage List during a UN committee meeting in South Korea. The designation came after a 12-year wait. France's D-Day landing beaches also received World Heritage status in the same announcement.
Wildfires burning near Bordeaux in southwestern France have forced evacuations of more than 330,000 people across France and Spain. High winds are driving the fires' spread, with authorities describing conditions as unpredictable. Evacuations are continuing as firefighters work to contain the blazes. Thousands of firefighters in France and Spain are battling fresh wildfires driven by extreme heat and strong winds. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated. Some blazes have been contained, while neighboring countries have sent additional firefighting support to aid the region's efforts.
Juan Orlando Hernandez, Honduras's former president, returned home Sunday on a private flight after Trump pardoned his 45-year drug-trafficking sentence. He arrived at Palmerola Airport near Tegucigalpa and was greeted by family and supporters. Hernandez had served time in the U.S. following his conviction on drug-trafficking charges.
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Argentina's president called Brazil's leader a "convict" and a "thief." The dispute followed Argentina's president visiting Brazil to support a far-right presidential candidate, escalating tensions between the neighboring nations.
Andy Burnham, who took office a week ago as Britain's Prime Minister, will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday in his first foreign leader visit. Burnham has vowed to continue the unbreakable bond between Britain and Ukraine. Zelensky said Russia seeks 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers, with preparations underway since June in Voronezh oblast. North Korea is also preparing to transfer additional ballistic missile launchers to Russia. Moscow and Pyongyang signed a mutual assistance pact in 2024. Andy Burnham will host Volodymyr Zelensky and pledge unwavering support for Ukraine. No further details about timing, location, or the specific nature of the support are available from the provided claims.
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, causing significant damage and leaving graffiti at the sites. The attacks came days after a Friday clash that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Water supply has been restored at Gatwick Airport following a major outage that forced the closure of toilets and restaurants. The disruption had affected passenger facilities across the terminal.
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