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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇨🇺

Cuba’s president has accused the United States of carrying out “political genocide” as the country marked the anniversary of its revolution.

The remarks come amid continued tensions between Havana and Washington over sanctions, diplomacy, and decades of political disputes.

📍 Source: Reuters
https://t.co/0sBxQFlf5k

[Reuters @Reuters]

Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution https://t.co/DaGELuJ16S https://t.co/DaGELuJ16S

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇮🇱🇸🇦

Israeli Prime Minister says Saudi Arabia could gain access to a civilian nuclear program as part of a potential agreement to normalize relations with Israel.

The statement comes amid ongoing discussions over regional diplomacy, security guarantees, and future cooperation between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇮🇷

The People’s Fighters Front (Jaysh al-Adl) has released a new video from Sistan and Baluchistan, issuing threats against Iranian security forces.

The group’s fighters were reportedly seen carrying a variety of assault rifles, including AKM-pattern rifles, Type 56 variants, and Bulgaria-made Arsenal AR rifles.

The development highlights continued security tensions and armed activity in Iran’s southeastern region

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇸🇪

Sweden is moving to establish a new foreign intelligence structure outside the direct command of the armed forces, with the service designed to report primarily to the government.

The shift marks a major change in Sweden’s intelligence framework as the country adapts to a changing security environment and growing geopolitical challenges.https://t.co/KsjZnm2cFt

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Sweden previously lacked a foreign-intelligence service outside the command of the armed forces, and designed to report chiefly to government. That is now changing https://t.co/uBE836MykQ

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇩🇪

A suspect linked to an attack near Berlin Pride has been shot dead by police in a Berlin suburb, according to German broadcaster reports.

Authorities are investigating the incident as details continue to emerge.

📍 Source: Reuters https://t.co/8F7UTuqk6Y

[Reuters @Reuters]

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police in Berlin suburb, broadcaster says https://t.co/CaplwXFQ1A https://t.co/CaplwXFQ1A

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇮🇷🇺🇸

Iran says the United States has failed to fulfill its commitment to unfreeze Iranian assets, accusing Washington of not following through on the agreement.

The statement comes amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington over sanctions, diplomacy, and broader regional issues.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇦🇫

The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has reportedly carried out a raid on a Taliban outpost in Zibak district, Badakhshan Province.

Footage and images circulating from the incident appear to show AFF fighters equipped with RPD light machine guns, Chinese Type 56-2 assault rifles, and AKM-pattern rifles.

The reported attack highlights continued armed resistance against Taliban authorities in parts of Afghanistan.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇮🇷🇺🇦

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Ukraine’s reported attack on an Iranian vessel “cannot go unanswered.”

The statement raises concerns of a possible response as tensions continue to grow between Tehran and Kyiv amid wider regional and international conflicts.

📍 Source: Reuters https://t.co/R4Q4gxih35

[Reuters @Reuters]

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered' https://t.co/Lrw8J9zH5s https://t.co/Lrw8J9zH5s

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇳🇮

Nicaragua’s president has declared that opposition parties will “never again” be allowed to seek power through elections, signaling a major escalation in the country’s political crackdown.

The statement marks a significant shift in Nicaragua’s political landscape, where opposition groups have long accused authorities of undermining free and fair elections.

The move is expected to intensify international scrutiny over democracy and political freedoms in the country.https://t.co/QpofSeNPfS

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Nicaragua’s president says opposition parties will “never again” be able to seek power through the ballot box. Elections in the country have long been a sham, but this is still a significant shift https://t.co/Q8HhR17j4v

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A surveillance drone in China’s Qingdao reportedly stopped a man from entering the sea after dark, using a loudspeaker to order him to leave the water.

Footage circulating online appears to show the drone enforcing a nighttime swimming ban as part of local safety and monitoring measures.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 📉🛢️

Oil prices have dropped more than 5% after the United States paused strikes on Iran, easing fears of a wider regional conflict and potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

Markets reacted to the reduced immediate risk of escalation, sending crude prices lower.

📍 Source: Reuters https://t.co/DLK4pmSgQF

[Reuters @Reuters]

Oil slips more than 5% after US pauses strikes on Iran https://t.co/49GfNBq1ab https://t.co/49GfNBq1ab

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇺🇸🇮🇷

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. military planners had prepared potential operations against Iran that could have lasted up to two weeks, but the mission was postponed.

Military officials are reportedly divided over concerns about declining Patriot missile interceptor stocks, while President Donald Trump maintains that U.S. ammunition supplies remain sufficient.

The developments come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇫🇷🔥

Reuters captures France’s ongoing battle against devastating wildfires, including the first deployment of the A400M military aircraft in firefighting operations.

The advanced aircraft has been deployed as authorities intensify efforts to contain raging fires threatening communities and landscapes across the country.

📍 Source: Reuters

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇷🇺🇺🇦

Russia’s Defence Ministry says it carried out Iskander missile strikes on a drone exhibition in Kyiv, claiming the event was attended by Ukrainian military personnel and foreign representatives.

Moscow alleges the strike killed dozens of individuals, including Ukrainian defence-related figures and foreign-linked personnel. Ukrainian authorities have reported a lower casualty figure, with officials saying 10 people were killed and around 100 injured.

The incident has triggered competing claims over the scale of the casualties, with further details still emerging.https://t.co/RpRzfTqwgz

[Spetsnaℤ 007 🇷🇺 @Alex_Oloyede2]

🇷🇺🇺🇦 On the 24th of July, the Russian MoD carried out two Iskander strikes on a drone exhibition in kiev. Over 300 military and foreign individuals were in attendance.

Here's a list of a few names (dеаd) released;

1. Eduard Sirenko, former head of SBU "Alpha" special intelligence unit and advisor to the GUR.

2. Alexander Gordienko, lecturer and drone/AI development expert for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

3. Valentina Savitska, head of the Centre for International Cooperation and Strategic Communications at the SBU

4. Ekaterina Shalupnya, head of legal department of UAROR (Ukrainian Association of District and Regional Councils).

5. Bogdan Dmytrovych Melinyshyn, a high profile civil leader supplying weapons and aid to the AFU.

6. Two Polish related officials were also kiIIed. One of military status and the other an advisor to the Polish Defense sector.

The dеаth toll is in the dozens but Kiev officially reports 10 and 100 injured. Meanwhile Ukrainian journalists are accusing the government of playing down the actual figures.

"Casualties are over 300, the death isn't 10, it's much higher, what they counted is bodies still intact. There are shredded unidentified bodies"

[Thanks to Ayden for compiling the names found online/posted by families.]

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇺🇸🇮🇷

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says President Donald Trump is offering Iran a path to economic prosperity if Tehran fully abandons its nuclear weapons program.

Iran has pushed back against the message, pointing to the outcomes in countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq as examples of what it views as the consequences of relying on U.S. and Western assurances.

The exchange comes amid continued tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional security

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇵🇸🇮🇱

Israeli authorities report that Palestinian minors were involved in a knife attack targeting police officers.

The incident has sparked renewed security concerns as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Further details are awaited

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇨🇳🤖

A Chinese company has unveiled a new robotic dog designed to rapidly navigate a wide range of terrains, showcasing advances in robotics and autonomous mobility technology.

The machine is being presented as a next-generation platform with potential applications across industrial, rescue, and security fields

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🚨 NEW DATA 🇬🇧🏥

The latest NHS workforce figures reveal the nationalities represented across the health service as of April 2026.

Staff from around the world continue to make up a significant part of the NHS workforce, highlighting its global workforce and international recruitment.

🌍 Top nationalities represented:
[insert ranking/list]
Where does your country rank?

https://t.co/dLrG0q5C1Y

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

NHS staff by nationality according to the latest figures (April 2026).

Where is your country on the list?

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 1,043,607
🇮🇳 India: 78,840
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 42,937
🇵🇭 Philippines: 33,629
🇮🇪 Ireland: 12,509
🇵🇱 Poland: 11,191
🇬🇭 Ghana: 9,908
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 9,204
🇵🇹 Portugal: 8,220
🇮🇹 Italy: 7,577
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe: 6,789
🇷🇴 Romania: 6,060
🇪🇸 Spain: 4,988
🇪🇬 Egypt: 4,888
🇳🇵Nepal: 4,512
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka: 3,851
🇲🇾 Malaysia: 3,350
🇬🇷 Greece: 3,321
🇳🇱 Netherlands: 2,616
🇦🇺 Australia: 2,595
🇩🇪 Germany: 2,492
🇰🇪 Kenya: 2,469
🇯🇲 Jamaica: 2,460
🇿🇦 South Africa: 2,290
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 2,239
🇨🇳 China: 2,062
🇱🇹 Lithuania: 1,963
🇫🇷 France: 1,947
🇸🇩 Sudan: 1,728
🇺🇸 United States: 1,659
🇭🇰 Hong Kong: 1,619
🇮🇷 Iran: 1,381
🇭🇺 Hungary: 1,374
🇨🇦 Canada: 1,315
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: 1,263
🇳🇪 Niger: 1,252
🇲🇺 Mauritius: 1,207
🇲🇲 Myanmar: 1,050
🇿🇲 Zambia: 1,008
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago: 947
🇸🇰 Slovakia: 930
🇺🇬 Uganda: 920
🇸🇪 Sweden: 862
🇹🇷 Türkiye: 861
🇧🇷 Brazil: 789
🇯🇴 Jordan: 780
🇳🇿 New Zealand: 779
🇱🇻 Latvia: 760
🇨🇿 Czech Republic: 736
🇨🇲 Cameroon: 678
🇮🇶 Iraq: 636
🇸🇬 Singapore: 627
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone: 595
🇧🇪 Belgium: 542
🇬🇾 Guyana: 521
🇺🇦 Ukraine: 507
🇦🇹 Austria: 492
🇨🇾 Cyprus: 466
🇩🇰 Denmark: 453
🇸🇴 Somalia: 432
🇹🇭 Thailand: 418
🇬🇲 Gambia: 406
🇫🇮 Finland: 381
🇳🇴 Norway: 374
🇸🇾 Syria: 373
🇧🇼 Botswana: 370
🇯🇵 Japan: 364
🇵🇸 Palestine: 363
🇲🇼 Malawi: 353
🇭🇷 Croatia: 334
🇲🇹 Malta: 310
🇱🇧 Lebanon: 285
🇪🇷 Eritrea: 262
🇱🇾 Libya: 258
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo: 258
🇦🇱 Albania: 254
🇷🇺 Russia: 252
🇦🇫 Afghanistan: 238
🇹🇿 Tanzania: 226
🇰🇷 South Korea: 220
🇲🇷 Mauritania: 204
🇨🇭 Switzerland: 200
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: 200
🇪🇪 Estonia: 185
🇸🇮 Slovenia: 180
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 175
🇮🇩 Indonesia: 174
🇩🇿 Algeria: 174
🇧🇭 Bahrain: 165
🇧🇧 Barbados: 163
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia: 152
🇨🇴 Colombia: 152
🇲🇽 Mexico: 147
🇲🇦 Morocco: 145
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 144
🇨🇫 Central African Republic: 136
🇬🇩 Grenada: 128
🇮🇱 Israel: 118
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic: 110
🇳🇦 Namibia: 103
🇸🇿 Eswatini: 103
🇹🇳 Tunisia: 102
🇷🇸 Serbia: 92
🇧🇳 Brunei: 92
🇹🇼 Taiwan: 91
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire: 88
🇻🇳 Vietnam: 81
🇾🇪 Yemen: 80
🇨🇱 Chile: 80
🇦🇷 Argentina: 75
🇫🇯 Fiji: 66
🇵🇪 Peru: 66
🇻🇪 Venezuela: 66
🇷🇼 Rwanda: 56
🇲🇻 Maldives: 50
🇸🇳 Senegal: 49
🇬🇳 Guinea: 47
🇧🇹 Bhutan: 47
🇴🇲 Oman: 45
🇦🇴 Angola: 42
🇪🇨 Ecuador: 42
🇱🇷 Liberia: 41
🇧🇾 Belarus: 40
🇧🇿 Belize: 40
🇰🇼 Kuwait: 39
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago: 38
🇲🇩 Moldova: 38
🇲🇰 North Macedonia: 35
🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands: 33
🇨🇺 Cuba: 32
🇧🇴 Bolivia: 30
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates: 30
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda: 29
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: 29
🇧🇮 Burundi: 28
🇱🇸 Lesotho: 28
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands: 26
🇮🇸 Iceland: 26
🇰🇷 Korea: 26
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis: 24
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan: 24
🇸🇨 Seychelles: 24
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: 24
🇧🇸 Bahamas: 23
🇬🇪 Georgia: 22
🇮🇲 Isle of Man: 21
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina: 20
🇭🇳 Honduras: 20
🇦🇲 Armenia: 19
🇸🇻 El Salvador: 18
🇬🇦 Gabon: 16
🇹🇬 Togo: 16
🇧🇯 Benin: 15
🇱🇺 Luxembourg: 13
🇬�� Gibraltar: 13
🇲🇿 Mozambique: 13
🇬🇹 Guatemala: 11
🇲🇳 Mongolia: 9
🇩🇯 Djibouti: 9
🇨🇻 Cape Verde: 9
🇰🇭 Cambodia: 9
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea: 9
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste: 9
Netherlands Antilles: 9
🇲🇬 Madagascar: 9
🇨🇷 Costa Rica: 8
🇺🇾 Uruguay: 8
🇰🇵 North Korea: 8
🇵🇾 Paraguay: 7
🇶🇦 Qatar: 6
🇧🇲 Bermuda: 6
🇵🇦 Panama: 5
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan: 5
🇯🇪 Channel Islands: 5
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso: 4
🇳🇮 Nicaragua: 4
🇸🇸 South Sudan: 4
🇲🇱 Mali: 4
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan: 4
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau: 4
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands: 3
🇳🇫 Norfolk Island: 3
🇹🇯 Tajikistan: 3
🇷🇪 Réunion: 3
🇲🇸 Montserrat: 2
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea: 2
🇫🇰 Falkland Islands: 2
🇬🇫 French Guiana: 2
🇭🇹 Haiti: 2
🇲🇪 Montenegro: 2
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico: 2
🇸🇭 Saint Helena: 2
🇹🇻 Tuvalu: 2
🇱🇦 Laos: 2
🇦🇩 Andorra: 2
🇦🇼 Aruba: 2
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe: 2
🇬🇺 Guam: 1
🇦🇮 Anguilla: 1
🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands: 1
🇬🇱 Greenland: 1
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe: 1
🇲🇴 Macau: 1
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands: 1
🇫🇲 Micronesia: 1
🇳�� New Caledonia: 1
🇳🇺 Niue: 1
🇻🇺 Vanuatu: 1
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands: 1
🇸🇷 Suriname: 1
🇹🇴 Tonga: 1
🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands: 1
🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands: 1
🇹🇩 Chad: 1
🇼🇸 Samoa: 1

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇮🇷🇮🇱

Iran claims it has foiled a major weapons smuggling operation near the Strait of Hormuz, alleging the shipment was linked to an Israeli vessel.

Authorities say the operation was disrupted and released footage they claim shows the destruction of the intercepted materials.

The claims come amid heightened tensions and growing security concerns around the strategic waterway.

⚠️ The details have not been independently verified.

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇷🇺🇺🇦

A vessel heading toward a Ukrainian port has reportedly been sunk in the Black Sea after being struck by a Russian anti-ship missile.

The incident adds to growing security concerns around Black Sea shipping routes amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine