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5 years after Beirut blast, victims struggle to rebuild lives as leaders evade blame

By Leila Molana-Allen, Jacob Russell

Five years ago, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history ripped apart Beirut's waterfront with a terrifying power. The blast, which many still refer to as "the bomb," was not terrorism, nor was it war. It was caused by…

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Stella Rimington, first British woman to become spy chief and M inspiration, dies at 90

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Rimington was the first female chief of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency, a successful thriller writer and the inspiration for Judi Dench’s portrayal of MI6 chief M in seven James Bond films.

U.S. tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say

By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press

South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk. The U.S. plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, creating uncertainty for export industries.

Trial begins for suspects in accused of killing 149 in Moscow concert hall attack

By Associated Press

A trial has begun under tight security for 19 defendants accused of involvement in last year’s shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people.

Egyptians begin voting in Senate election amid frustrations over stagnant economy

By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press

Egyptians have started voting for candidates to the nation's Senate, an advisory body that supports the lower house in reviewing and passing laws.

Hong Kong bans financial support for 16 overseas activists and cancels passports

By Kanis Leung, Associated Press

Hong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security.

Cambodian and Thai leaders meet in Malaysia to iron out ceasefire after deadly border clashes

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

Thai and Cambodian officials have met in Malaysia for the first round of cross-border talks since a tense ceasefire was brokered last week.

After attacks by U.S. and Israel, Iran creates new defense council

By Associated Press

Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S.

At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen, UN says

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The U.N.'s migration agency reports that at least 68 African migrants have died and 74 others are missing after their boat capsized off Yemen.

Dozens killed as Palestinians in Gaza scramble for aid from air and land

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israel's blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid. That's contributing to the territory's slide toward famine nearly 22 months into the war with Hamas.