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Spirit Airlines to cease operations after rescue plan fails
The carrier had been in discussions with the US government over a possible lifeline that would have helped it stay afloat after months of financial pressure.
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Man sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in Kampala nursery attack
Court records showed that Onyum entered the nursery before attacking the toddlers with a kitchen knife, leaving staff and the local community in shock. Prosecutors told the court that he later admitted to the k...
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Trump escalates trade pressure on Europe, sets 25% tariff on imported cars and trucks
In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump said the European Union had failed to meet its obligations under an existing trade arrangement, although he did not give specific details on t...
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US slaps sanctions on Ex-DRC President Kabila over M23 rebel links
the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Kabila was sanctioned for backing the March 23 Movement (M23) and its political-military coalition, the Congo River Alliance (A...
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WMO report signals dry monsoon trend and rising heat for South Asia in 2026
The World Meteorological Organization says South Asia is likely to see below-average rainfall in the June–September 2026 monsoon, alongside above-normal temperatures. The forecast aims to help agriculture, wate...
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UN chief warns Strait of Hormuz disruption could push world toward recession
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that curtailments to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing and food systems. He outlines scenarios that could raise infla...
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US prosecutors release new footage of Trump shooting suspect
Federal prosecutors released a video on Thursday showing the moment an armed man tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to allegedly attempt to kill US President Donald Trump.
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US charges Sinaloa governor and officials over alleged cartel links
The Justice Department alleges that the group includes senior political figures and high-ranking law enforcement officials who used their positions of power to support cartel activities. Authorities further cla...
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White House confirms limited-edition US passports with Trump image for July events
Design images released by the US State Department show Trump’s portrait placed alongside sections of the Declaration of Independence text, with the American flag in the background. His signature appears in gold...
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Europe warms at record pace as climate impacts spread across continent
The report released by WMO on Wednesday found that at least 95% of Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025, with extreme weather stretching from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.
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UN warns attacks on National Human Rights Institutions weaken rights protection
In a statement issued in Geneva on Monday, United Nation experts said institutions tasked with monitoring abuses and defending rights were increasingly facing intimidation, smear campaigns, threats and legal pr...
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Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
The separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) group said on Sunday the Russian troops had agreed to withdraw permanently, and claimed control of Kidal, declaring it "now free".