Human Rights Watch says M23, backed by Rwanda, forcibly moved more than 1,500 people from eastern DR Congo into Rwanda—acts it calls war crimes under the Geneva Conventions. The group dismantled displacement camps near Goma and pushed civilians across the border, sometimes under UNHCR oversight "done under pressure." HRW also cites mass killings in July 2025 and a pattern of intimidation and violence.
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Norway has chosen the UK's Type 26 frigate in a £10bn deal for at least five ships, edging out designs from France, Germany, and the US. Built in Glasgow with deliveries from 2030, the ships will replace Norway’s Nansen-class and expand NATO’s ASW strength in the North Atlantic. The partnership opens industrial opportunities for Norwegian firms and supports around 4,000 jobs across the UK supply chain.
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A US Air Force F-35A pilot circled Eielson AFB for nearly an hour while on a live call with Lockheed Martin engineers, trying to fix a frozen landing gear system in -1°F conditions. The jet was destroyed after the pilot ejected safely. An Air Force probe found water in the hydraulic fluid—about one-third of the system—froze and jammed the gear, and said updated 2024 guidance likely would have prevented a second touch-and-go attempt.
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Hurricane Erin has surged to a Category 4, leaving Puerto Rico flooded and in the dark. Authorities have issued evacuations for North Carolina's coast as the storm threatens hazardous surf and flooding along the Eastern Seaboard. Erin is expected to remain powerful as it moves between Bermuda and the U.S.
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A 59-year-old British woman mysteriously disappeared from her sunbed at a busy beach resort while her husband slept just a few feet away. Local authorities and volunteers are combing the area, examining CCTV, and urging witnesses to come forward. Her belongings were left behind, leaving her family distraught.
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A strong 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain near Almeria, shaking more than 50 towns including top tourist spots like Malaga and Alicante. The early morning tremor startled locals and expats, but no injuries or structural damage were reported. Another smaller quake hit the Canary Islands a day later.
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A Dutch-operated medical aircraft crashed and exploded at London Southend Airport shortly after takeoff, creating a fireball and shutting down all air traffic. The plane, run by Zeusch Aviation, was en route to Lelystad and specialized in organ and patient transport. No official word yet on casualties as emergency crews continue their work.
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With Israel’s government shifting further right, many Jewish groups outside Israel worry about rising antisemitism. Settlements, provocative lawmakers, and judicial reforms have sparked outrage and a sense of growing danger for Jews worldwide, driving calls for policy changes and unity against extremism.
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Ukraine unleashed the 'Spider's Web' drone assault on June 1, 2025, destroying over 40 Russian warplanes in an 18-month-planned operation. Over 100 drones hidden in mobile cabins struck key airbases, causing billions in damage as tit-for-tat attacks and peace talks continue.
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Indian border cities are on edge after reports of missile sightings and increased military action. Residents face disruptions and uncertainty as authorities urge calm, while neighboring countries and international observers monitor the situation closely.
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