Hamas admits losing control of Gaza with 95% of military leadership dead
Senior Hamas commander admits to BBC that extremist group lost control of 80% of Gaza with 95% of military leadership killed after 21 months of war with Israel.
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Russian transport minister fired by Putin reportedly shoots himself dead
Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt reportedly died by suicide after being dismissed by Putin in an unexpected government shake-up amid war challenges.
Eurostat: One in four EU households has at least one child
New Eurostat data reveals only 23.6% of EU’s 202 million households have children, with significant variations across member states and family sizes.
Trump tariffs: US-EU trade deal negotiations intensify before July 9 deadline
US-EU negotiators race against time as Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline approaches, with talks ongoing for a trade deal that could protect European products from 50% tariffs.
Texas floods: Coast Guard member saves 165 people on first mission
Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan saves 165 people in Texas floods during his first mission, earning recognition as American hero.
Boy, four, dies after gravestone falls on him at Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire
Tragic accident at Lancashire cemetery as 4-year-old Eli David dies after stone cross from gravestone detaches and crushes him during family visit.
Von der Leyen’s European Commission faces no-confidence vote
Ursula von der Leyen faces her first no-confidence vote in the European Parliament as far-right MEPs challenge her leadership over transparency concerns.
Texas flooding: Shocking timelapse shows river overflow in 30 minutes
Shocking timelapse footage reveals how a Texas river overflowed in just 30 minutes, contributing to devastating floods that killed 82 people including 28 children.
Iran regime is metropolis of terrorism, says nuclear engineer
Iranian nuclear engineer reveals regime’s terror network and secret weapons program, warning of continued regional chaos until regime change occurs.
Germany wildfires rage out of control in Saxony and Thuringia
Devastating wildfires rage out of control in eastern Germany, forcing mass evacuations and injuring firefighters as 1,000 personnel battle blazes
Meta supports Greece’s proposal for digital age verification in EU
Meta becomes first major tech company to support Greece’s proposal for EU-wide digital age verification, aiming to protect minors from social media harm and addiction.
Netanyahu: “All hostages will return” – At least 73 Palestinians killed in new Gaza operations
Netanyahu pledges all Gaza hostages will return as 73 Palestinians killed in new Israeli operations. Hamas studies ceasefire proposals ahead of Trump meeting.