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1. Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her efforts to promote peace and international law.
Source: BBC World
2. Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, damaging buildings. Tsunami warnings were issued for neighboring countries as videos of destruction circulated online.
Source: BBC World
3. Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres
Often dubbed “Russia’s Google,” Yandex has admitted customers may face disruptions to digital services after Ukrainian strikes on its data centres. The tech firm is struggling to maintain operations.
Source: BBC World
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1. US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says - Reuters
The Pentagon said the U.S. will livestream the Army firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. The shooter was sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood attack. The rare method and public broadcast have drawn attention.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body says - Reuters
The UN trade body forecasts global economic growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026. It points to weakening momentum and pressure on trade and investment.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
3. Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial trial approved this week in Guinea-Bissau will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from thousands of newborns. Danish researchers are conducting it, and it is central to the vaccine vision of RFK Jr, the US health secretary and longtime vaccine opponent.
Source: The Guardian World
4. Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season
Isaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with 80 mph winds and 975 mb pressure. It is forecast to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane before nearing the US northern Gulf coast on Friday, bringing risks of flash floods and isolated river flooding.
Source: The Guardian World
5. Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
Three men have been convicted of the 2024 murders of Australian surfing brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, 30, during a surfing trip in Mexico. The victims’ parents said no outcome can undo the tragedy.
Source: The Guardian World
6. Inside the deadlock at the world’s top climate science body
Reuters reports on the deadlock inside the world’s leading climate science body. The report examines the standoff that has stalled the institution’s work, though specifics are not detailed in the headline.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
7. Nearly 30 years after IMF rescue, Thailand faces new economic test - Reuters
Nearly 30 years after Thailand received an IMF rescue during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the country faces a fresh economic test, Reuters reports. The headline offered no further details on the nature of the challenge.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
8. Thieves steal 30,000 bottles of wine worth €5m in Italy, reports say
Reports say thieves stole about 30,000 bottles of wine, worth €5 million, from a winery in Florence, Italy. It is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in the country.
Source: BBC World
9. How a plant selfie in Colombian jungle led to ‘jaw dropping’ giant waterlily find
A chance social media encounter led to the discovery of a new giant waterlily species hidden in Colombia’s jungle. Its leaves are large enough to be seen from space, but the plant is already critically endangered, and conservation plans are being developed.
Source: The Guardian World
10. Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Thousands of security personnel have been deployed in Delhi ahead of a planned “cockroach” protest. Several trains to the city were cancelled and dozens of metro stations closed to prevent protesters from gathering.
Source: BBC World
11. Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
Exit polls show a left-wing candidate narrowly won a mayoral race in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes. The candidate is named Hitler Mussolini.
Source: BBC World
12. Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case
A Sydney currency trader who was sacked for working from Singapore without permission has won an unfair dismissal case but was awarded no compensation. The Fair Work Commission heard he had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home. It ruled HIFX Australia, trading as Xe, unfairly dismissed him last December.
Source: The Guardian World