China coal mine explosion: 90 dead in worst mining disaster since 2009
China faces its worst mining disaster since 2009 as 90 workers die in coal mine gas explosion. Survivor describes smelling sulfur and watching people collapse.
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Turkey: 13 CHP members arrested as Özgür Özel defies court ruling
Turkish authorities arrest 13 CHP members amid political crisis as opposition leader Özgür Özel defies court ruling and vows resistance against government interference.
USA excludes Israel from Iran peace talks amid “complete sidelining”
Israeli officials report complete exclusion from Trump administration’s Iran peace negotiations, forcing them to rely on regional allies for information.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attends exhibition opening on Princes’ Islands Orphanage history
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew speaks at exhibition opening on historic Princes’ Islands Orphanage, highlighting preservation challenges for iconic wooden building.
China coal mine gas explosion kills 90, 9 missing in Shanxi
Deadly gas explosion at Chinese coal mine in Shanxi province kills 90 workers, leaves 9 missing. President Xi Jinping orders full investigation into tragedy.
Parthenon Marbles: New pressure on British Museum from UNESCO
UNESCO backs Greece’s demand for Parthenon Marbles return from British Museum, officially recognizing them as integral to Greek cultural heritage and identity.
Lukashenko: “I’m ready to meet Zelensky anywhere” amid war tensions
Lukashenko offers to meet Zelensky anywhere to discuss bilateral relations as Ukraine warns of Russian attack preparations through Belarus territory.
Pentagon releases new UFO files with videos of “luminous spheres”
Pentagon releases massive new batch of declassified UFO files including videos of luminous spheres, military encounters, and Apollo 12 space recordings.
Turkey sentences Greeks to suspended jail term for Hagia Sophia flag incident
Turkish court sentences two Greek tourists to suspended prison terms for displaying Byzantine flag inside Hagia Sophia mosque, sparking diplomatic tensions.
Hantavirus: Another case confirmed among cruise ship crew member repatriated to Netherlands
WHO confirms new hantavirus case among MV Hondius cruise ship crew member repatriated to Netherlands, bringing total to 12 cases with three deaths reported.
Putin’s hide and seek with Ukrainians: 196 days confined to Moscow
Putin has remained confined to Moscow and Saint Petersburg for 196 days due to Ukrainian threats, marking his longest period away from Russian provinces since COVID.
Cuba: Mass demonstration for Raúl Castro amid new US tensions
Mass pro-government demonstration in Havana supports Raúl Castro as US files charges over 1996 incident, escalating Cuba-US diplomatic tensions once again.