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1. Qatar denies it is detaining three Iranian bomber pilots

   Iran says Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.

2. California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain

   The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.

3. Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures

   The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.

4. Moroccan Police Intercept Migrants Heading for Ceuta Enclave

   Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.

5. Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave

   A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.

6. Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 72

   Police say 26 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.

7. La Liga: Real Madrid key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season

   Real Madrid welcome back Jose Mourinho as manager as they attempt to stop a three-peat by Barcelona in La Liga.

8. Cleanup underway as Russian oil spill reaches Oman’s coastline

   Cleanup crews are responding along 12 kilometres of Omani coastline following an oil spill from the grounded tanker.

9. US aircraft carrier expected to relieve USS Lincoln in Middle East

   The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.

10. Inter Milan sign England’s Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur

    The 26-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal, cost the Italian champions about $40m, according to media reports.

11. Storm Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears Hawaii

    Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm is expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.

12. UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor

    Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.

13. Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

    Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.

14. One killed, dozens injured after wildfire hits Croatian coast

    At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.

15. Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return

    Al-Burhan pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a Sudanese national dialogue.

16. Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package

    Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.

17. Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in occupied West Bank

    Three Palestinian families say they have been trapped inside their homes in the occupied West Bank for nearly a week.

18. Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests

    A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.

19. How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico

    Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.

20. The next Yemen war might be different

    Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.