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Trump appoints Telle as acting secretary of the army
Adam Telle replaces Dr. Daniel Driscoll, who resigned following tensions with Defence Secretary Hegseth, as the military faces a shortage of weapons due to the conflict with Iran.
Australia tightens security, science records milestone
Government responds to tensions in the region as doctors record a historic success with a genetically modified transplant.
2,935 excess deaths in Belgium following extreme heat
Heatwaves from June to August caused thousands of excess deaths, with the highest toll recorded in the first half of the summer.
US in drug operation against drug trafficking in the Caribbean
Two people killed in shooting in Minnesota
Two people died in a residential building in Minneapolis, while two police officers were injured. The suspect is dead.
China sees CO2 emissions fall amid Middle East conflict
Falling oil consumption and a shift to electric vehicles have driven down emissions, with imports down by 32 per cent.
Hundreds protest against migration in Spanish cities
Thousands take to the streets in several Spanish cities, demanding stricter migration controls and criticising the government's approach, amid concurrent protests by the left.
Hackers breach three UK airports, 8.7 million people's data at risk
Attack on Manchester Airports Group exposed vulnerabilities, with attackers publishing personal data of over eight million people in a publicly accessible location.
Putin: Zelensky's proposal to close the sky is terrorism
The Russian president condemned the Ukrainian leader's statement, calling it a threat, as both sides confirmed an escalation in the airspace.
Australia: drones monitor beaches for safety
Surf Life Saving New South Wales has introduced a new beach surveillance system using drones to monitor marine life, including sharks, with the aim of protecting swimmers.
Trump administration introduces strict rules for children's passports
New regulations require strict evidence of parents' citizenship, sparking legal challenges and lawsuits.
Markey wins Democratic primary in Massachusetts
The senior senator defeated a younger representative, securing the Democratic nomination for a third term.
Norwegian crown prince takes oath following father's death
King Haakon VIII succeeds his father, while Queen Mette Marit is absent from the ceremony for health reasons; a diplomatic incident is recorded in Italy over defence ministry appointments.
Naval Group signs deal with Sweden, offer to Croatia
French company Naval Group has signed a deal with Sweden for four frigates, while simultaneously offering Croatia the construction of two new warships.
US writer Wendell Berry has died
The American writer and essayist has died at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich literary legacy and a deep influence on the thinking of the relationship between humans and nature.