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Nearly 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia, with the death toll rising to at least 53 as rescue operations continue.

President Trump announces reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s non-participation in Iran operations and his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

U.S. Presidential envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leadership in Cairo, Egypt, to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for the Gaza Strip. This marks the highest-level direct U.S. diplomatic engagement in the region in recent years.

Two simultaneous wildfires broke out on a Greek tourist island, killing 2 people and forcing hundreds of residents and tourists to evacuate. The fires spread rapidly with strong winds, threatening multiple resort areas. Fire departments have mobilized reinforcements to combat the blazes.

Ukrainian forces launched one of the largest drone attacks of 2026, striking multiple Russian regions. Russian officials reported at least 7 killed and significant damage to civilian infrastructure. This marks another escalation in drone warfare between the two nations.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially announced his candidacy for reelection in 2026, pledging to regain working-class support for his Workers’ Party. This is Lula’s third reelection bid, facing dual challenges of slow economic recovery and strong right-wing opposition.

Core Summary Four paintings of “extraordinary value” have been stolen from the Regional Interdisciplinary Museum in Messina, Sicily. Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli confirmed that three panels of the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a double-sided panel of the Madonna with Child and Christ in Piete, all attributed to 15th-century master Antonello da Messina, were taken on Saturday night. Police are investigating how thieves entered without triggering alarms, with initial suspicion pointing to an organized black-market art theft operation. ...

Hawaii faces the threat of its first direct hurricane landfall in 34 years. Category 1 Hurricane Lala could dump up to 25 inches of rain on the Big Island as the state activates full emergency response.

U.S. Central Command commander inspects the USS Abraham Lincoln deployed in the Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions continue to escalate, drawing close attention to regional military posture.

BBC lawyers are moving to subpoena multiple Trump family members to testify about intentions surrounding the January 6, 2021 Capitol event, marking an escalation in legal investigations.