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Journalist in London stabbed at behest of Iran, court told
Pouria Zaratifoukolaei, who works for a Persian-language outlet critical of the Iranian government, was attacked near his home in London in 2024. Source link
Spanish PM's Socialists party on notice after historic defeat in stronghold
Voters in the region of Andalusia have sent the ruling Spain’s Socialists yet another warning, adding to concerns Pedro Sánchez’s government could suffer an electoral wipe-out in a nationwide vote. Source link
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks for disinfection
The MV Hondius and its crew has docked at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Source link
Bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers found in underwater cave in Maldives
The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found in an underwater cave in the Maldives. Source link
What to know about the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Congo
The WHO has declared a global health emergency after more than 80 cases of Ebola were confirmed across two African countries. Here’s why the organisation is calling for preparedness, not panic. Source link
Taiwanese president says island will not be sacrificed after Trump-Xi meeting
Speaking after Donald Trump’s meeting with China’s president, Taiwan’s leader says the island will not be sacrificed or traded and will not give up its free way of life. Source link
Iran weekly briefing: New front emerges as UAE strikes back
The UAE shifts from target to combatant amid reports the US and Israel are preparing to renew strikes on Iran, writes Matthew Doran. Source link
Why the US, UK and NZ haven't raised interest rates in years
As Australians pay more on their mortgages, some countries have had no rise in their interest rate in recent years. So what’s going on? Source link
UAE slams 'dangerous escalation' after drone hits near nuclear plant
Abu Dhabi officials say radiation levels are normal and there was no damage to the plant, but authorities are now working to determine who carried out the attack. Source link
Train driver charged after deadly crash in Thailand
Thai police have charged a train driver after a crash on Saturday in central Bangkok in which a freight train collided with a public bus, killing eight people. Source link