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Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of October 27 elections

Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of October 27 elections

Israel's parliament dissolves after a late-night vote, setting up October 27 elections as Netanyahu seeks another term amid falling support

Asia
Pakistan backs inclusive global AI governance at Shanghai conference

Pakistan backs inclusive global AI governance at Shanghai conference

Pakistan joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization as a founding member, backing inclusive AI governance for the Global South

Europe
UK climate now hotter, sunnier: weather agency

UK climate now hotter, sunnier: weather agency

Met Office data show the UK climate has grown markedly hotter and sunnier than in the 20th century, with 2025 setting multiple records.

Middle East
Iran says 38 killed, 400 injured in US strikes since June 22

Iran says 38 killed, 400 injured in US strikes since June 22

Iran's health ministry reports 38 killed and over 400 injured in US strikes since June 22, as fighting spreads across the Gulf and Iraq

North America
Trump weighs deploying ground forces in expanded Iran operation, WSJ reports

Trump weighs deploying ground forces in expanded Iran operation, WSJ reports

Trump is weighing ground forces in Iran, with officials reviewing island seizures, airstrikes and a strike on a nuclear-linked mountain site