Norway marks King Harald’s death as a new era begins under Haakon VIII.
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Norway declared national mourning after King Harald V died aged 89, and Haakon became King Haakon VIII. Harald is remembered as a unifying reformer who promoted inclusivity, while Haakon swore before Parliament to defend the constitution.
Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills at least 27
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A Russian drone strike near Kyiv’s western suburbs killed at least 27 people, followed by a large fire and explosions at a warehouse. Prosecutors said the warehouse appeared to store explosives, while the prime minister condemned repeated failures and urged accountability.
US judge questions but will not yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order - Reuters
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A US judge questioned Trump’s birthright citizenship order but did not immediately block it. The decision leaves the presidential directive in place while legal challenges proceed.
Dutch institute issues red alert over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
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Utrecht’s Trimbos Institute issued a red alert after Trump-shaped ecstasy pills tested in August contained very high, potentially deadly PMMA levels. PMMA’s delayed effects and absent stimulation can prompt overdosing, with nausea, increased heart rate, and convulsions appearing hours later.
Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump’s ‘Lake America’ executive order - AP News
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The Seneca Nation says Trump’s order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” violates the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua. President J. Conrad Seneca says preserving the lake’s Indigenous name honors a treaty promising perpetual peace with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow military to discharge transgender troops
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Trump asked the Supreme Court to permit the military to discharge transgender service members under policy changes affecting transgender personnel. A ruling could shape military personnel policies nationwide.
A melting glacier in Nepal posed a risk, and more are expected.
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A melting glacier in Nepal caused a deadly flood, highlighting risks from glacier collapse. Rapid regional warming is making dangerous glacial floods more common.
After 6 months of war, Iran's regime remains entrenched
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Six months into the U.S.-Israel war, Iran's regime remains entrenched despite losing its air force and most of its navy. Iran uses the largely closed Strait of Hormuz strategically as sanctions deepen its worst economic crisis since the 1980s.
Trump announces plan to let ranchers process their own food.
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Trump announced a plan to let farmers and ranchers process their own food, targeting US meatpackers. The policy is part of the administration’s effort to lower high beef prices.
Australia’s red soil may contain a large clean energy source.
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In 60-day, 200°C high-pressure experiments, ECU researchers found solution injection increased hydrogen generation from magnetite-bearing Western Australian banded iron formations. The findings indicate Western Australia could gain a domestic clean energy resource and export hydrogen.