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First confirmed case of H5 in a mammal in Australia
Minister for Agriculture said the death of the mammal was 'expected' given the spread of the virus, with a total of 298 cases recorded.

Body of deceased woman sold to military in trials
Court in Arizona awards $58m to family of woman whose body was used in military tests without explicit consent.

Meghan and Harry return to the UK, planning relocation
The royal couple are considering a return to Britain, with Meghan planning to expand her brand, supported by King Charles's approval of more frequent private meetings.

Eight killed in plane crash in Alaska
Cessna 441 crashed west of the military base, with eight people killed.

Hong Kong: Two activists sentenced for inciting overthrow of government
Court in Hong Kong has sentenced Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung under the national security law, closing another gap in the pro-Western movement.

Trump and Cohen in direct conversation: 'War' and pardon
Donald Trump and Michael Cohen spoke after Cohen submitted a pardon request, noting that both men are victims of the system.

Australia condemns Israeli decision in Frank case
The Australian government has expressed deep concern over Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges, highlighting the need for greater transparency in the case of Z. Frank's death.

Pakistani prime minister moved to hospital by Supreme Court order
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital following public pressure over his deteriorating health.

Government sticks to plan for mandatory GCSE retakes despite criticism
Minister defends 'stepping stone' qualification as experts warn of demotivation among students and a rise in the number of NEETs.

UK strengthens penalties for environmental crime and reforms education
The government is introducing stricter measures against illegal waste disposal, while simultaneously debating changes to the system for supporting children with special needs.

At least 15 killed in new Russian attacks in Kyiv
Russia launched 168 drones and 44 missiles, with Ukrainian defences intercepting the majority of threats. A day of mourning was declared for those killed in strikes on residential buildings.

Russian attack on Kyiv: At least 12 killed
At least 12 people were killed and 33 injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital, which struck residential buildings, healthcare and educational facilities.

ICC: US sanctions attack independence
The International Criminal Court has condemned US sanctions, deeming them an attack on its independence and that of the judiciary.

Gold mine collapse kills at least 100 in Central African Republic
A gold mine collapsed following a landslide in a village near the border with Cameroon, and local officials warn that the death toll could rise.

84-year-old woman survives earthquake on Indonesian island
Indonesian woman survived for three days in the rubble after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which killed at least 73 people on the island of Flores.

UK tax officials send warnings to cryptocurrency owners
HMRC has sent over 81,000 warnings, a near tripling from the previous year, due to suspected tax evasion.

Intensified fighting in Sudan displaces hundreds of thousands
Seasonal floods complicate the humanitarian crisis, with a total of more than eight million displaced.

EU sanctions two Russian fishing firms over espionage
Brussels blacklisted Norebo JSC and Murman Sea Food in May 2025 over alleged involvement in Russian sabotage and surveillance campaigns.