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Iran executes Marzieh Nieri for killing husband and partner
Iran Human Rights states that Neri was the 14th woman executed in Iran this year, reigniting the debate on the application of retribution.
Belgium: Airbnb flats become warehouses for organised crime
Criminal groups are using short-term rental platforms to store cocaine and cash, as Belgium faces the label of a 'narco-state'.
WHO opposes reduction in number of vaccination doses
The World Health Organization has strongly reacted to the US executive order reducing the recommended number of doses for children to 11.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia, more than 110 dead
The strongest earthquake in the country in this century has caused the collapse of dozens of buildings in Cali, where people are trapped in the rubble.
Australia vaccinates captive birds against H5
Minister Collins announces targeted vaccination as the virus spreads across the country, with limited attempts to protect wild populations.
Jackie, the eagle with a million followers, has died
The eagle, whose nesting had been followed by millions, died after a severe illness and an attack by other birds.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia, 132 dead
Deep earthquake centred in Chocó triggers national disaster, with casualties recorded in Pereira and Quibdó.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Colombia, more than 100 dead
Strong quake caused by collapse of buildings in Cali and Pereira, with authorities requesting emergency aid from other cities.
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Colombia
Aft: At least 20 buildings collapsed in Cali following the major tremor.
Trump campaign removes Swift songs from videos
The White House and Trump’s campaign delete Taylor Swift tracks from TikTok footage showing Trump and Melania Trump watching fireworks.
Record 230 migrants cross the English Channel in a single boat
New record set for migrant crossings through the English Channel, while the total number of arrivals this year sees a 43 per cent drop compared to last year.
Typhoon Dolphin hits China, one million people evacuated
The highest level of warning issued for China after the typhoon hit the coast of Zhejiang, with the storm now moving inland.
Police confirm remains in suitcase are not human; Minns considers e-bike ban
NSW Police rule out crime following discovery of non-human remains, while Minister Minns considers stricter measures for children on e-bikes.
Turnbull on Aukus, remains in a coffin and apartments
The former prime minister of Australia has criticised the Aukus pact, while in NSW it was confirmed that the remains in the coffin were not human.
Western Europe records hottest June and July in history
Copernicus' climate change division reports that average temperatures in Western Europe were 2.79 degrees above the long-term average.
Police in Australia respond to body report, find doll
NSW police attended the scene in Oallene after a report of a corpse, but an extremely realistic doll with fake injuries was found in a suitcase by the roadside.
Australia records 215 cases of bird flu
Greens senator demands government transparency as H5 outbreak spreads.
France arrests hundreds over wildfires
Authorities carried out mass arrests after summer fires destroyed over 300,000 acres of forest, causing the worst damage since the Second World War.