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1. At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
A school roof collapsed in Pakistan, crashing through three classrooms. Police say at least 33 pupils and one teacher were killed, and children were buried under the debris.
Source: BBC World
2. Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
A deepening sell-off in AI-linked shares hit global markets as inflation and rate-hike fears spooked investors worried about heavy debt in the sector. Samsung, SoftBank and other chip and tech investors plunged, pressuring South Korea’s Kospi 200 index.
Source: The Guardian World
3. Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says
Yemen’s information minister said five people were killed when ballistic missiles struck al-Maashiq Palace. The prime minister and other ministers were unhurt in the attack.
Source: BBC World
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1. Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military - Reuters
Ukraine says SpaceX is limiting Starlink operations, disrupting its military, according to Reuters. The report highlights the service’s critical role in Ukraine’s battlefield communications.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast
A tanker was set ablaze in a drone attack off Romania’s coast, leaving seven crew members missing. A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area.
Source: BBC World
3. Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Istanbul has experienced its heaviest rainfall in 84 years, leaving two people dead, the governor said. Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Source: BBC World
4. Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Indonesia is testing dry ice dropped by plane over South Sumatra to combat fires causing toxic haze. It has already tried cloud seeding, water bombing and deploying troops. The smoke has angered neighboring countries as it spreads across the region.
Source: The Guardian World
5. India’s top court voids Yes Bank’s $880 million AT-1 bond write-off - Reuters
India’s Supreme Court has voided Yes Bank’s write-off of $880 million in AT-1 bonds. The ruling may affect how Indian banks treat such debt and the rights of bondholders.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
6. India says first phase of US trade deal nearly done, insists on edge over rivals - Reuters
India said the first phase of its trade deal with the United States is nearly complete. New Delhi insists it should receive an edge over rival exporters, with talks still ongoing.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
7. Tip-off foiled US teen suspect’s plot to attack Hindu temple, police say
Police say a tip-off foiled a 19-year-old suspect’s alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in the US. The plan failed only because his gun jammed outside the place of worship.
Source: BBC World
8. School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
A ban on headscarves in schools has sparked rare protests in Azerbaijan after pupils wearing hijabs were turned away. The issue has also caused a diplomatic row with Turkey.
Source: BBC World
9. LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
Human Rights Watch reports that Senegal has detained more than 320 people accused of ‘acts against nature’ since February, amid a toughened law criminalising homosexuality. Mass arrests, forced HIV testing and blocked legal representation mark an escalating crackdown, forcing LGBTQ+ people into hiding.
Source: The Guardian World
10. Bessent calls for World Bank reforms, including upstream oil and gas financing - Reuters
Bessent called for reforms at the World Bank, including upstream oil and gas financing. The proposal could affect the bank’s energy lending policies and priorities.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
11. IMF warns of slowing Asian growth, spillover from rising yields - Reuters
The IMF warned that Asia’s economic growth is slowing and that rising global bond yields could spill over into the region. The alert highlights mounting external risks facing Asian economies.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
12. Sports-FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks - Reuters
FIFA has postponed the FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks, according to Reuters. No new dates for the event were announced.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)