France’s Early Drought Turns Water Use Into a National Test
France has imposed water restrictions across most departments after a dry June and repeated heatwaves lowered rivers, soils and groundwater.
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Nigeria and Ghana Challenge South Africa Over Anti-Migrant Violence
Nigeria and Ghana are coordinating their response to violence against migrants, turning a South African crisis into a regional diplomatic test.
India’s First Privately Developed Orbital Rocket Reaches Orbit
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 reached orbit on its first flight, advancing India’s private space sector while relying on national launch infrastructure.
US links five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded lettuce
US officials linked a five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce. Here is what the parasite causes and what remains unknown.
South Korea’s former president Yoon gets two-year sentence in poll case
A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years over free opinion polls, adding to his widening legal cases.
Gibraltar’s border with Spain opens as a post-Brexit treaty takes effect
Land checks ended between Gibraltar and Spain, while each side tells a different sovereignty story about the new EU-UK treaty.
Nigeria Funeral Attack Revives the Unresolved Benue Violence Story
A deadly attack after a funeral in Benue has renewed demands for protection and raised fresh questions about the violence affecting rural Nigeria.
El Salvador’s Ruling Party Clears Bukele for a Third-Term Run
Nuevas Ideas has ratified Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for 2027, opening a new debate about popular security policies and constitutional limits.
Conviction of Spain’s Prime Minister’s Brother Deepens Madrid’s Political Fight
A Badajoz court barred David Sanchez from public office for nine years, intensifying Spain’s dispute over institutions and accountability.
Pakistan Monsoon Deaths Renew the Test of Flood Readiness
A deadly roof collapse in northwest Pakistan has renewed scrutiny of monsoon preparedness as rain triggers landslides and travel warnings.