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UN warns of 'rapidly deteriorating' West Bank amid surging violence

UN warns of 'rapidly deteriorating' West Bank amid surging violence

A senior UN official alerted the Security Council to the rapidly deteriorating situation in the West Bank following deadly clashes, military raids, and rising settler attacks

Asia
7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, cuts power and halts trains

7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, cuts power and halts trains

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, cutting power to thousands of homes and halting bullet trains across Kyushu island

Europe
Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate, filling shelters as fires rage near Bordeaux and Madrid

Middle East
Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz security with Saudi Arabia, Oman as tensions ease

Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz security with Saudi Arabia, Oman as tensions ease

Iran's foreign minister held calls with Saudi and Omani counterparts on Strait of Hormuz security as regional hostilities show signs of easing

North America
Bite of Seattle shooting: Three killed, four wounded at Seattle Center

Bite of Seattle shooting: Three killed, four wounded at Seattle Center

Bite of Seattle shooting leaves three dead and four wounded at Seattle Center. One suspect is in custody as police search for a second shooter