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Explosion at Thailand fireworks warehouse kills at least 12 people. The blast occurred in Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok, and also injured more than 100 others1.
American nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti. The two were part of a group of 17 missionaries who were abducted by a gang on Saturday, according to a US-based Christian organization1.
Colombian president’s son arrested in money laundering probe. Tomás Uribe Moreno is accused of receiving illicit funds from a businessman who is also under investigation for corruption1.
Moscow targeted again as Kyiv steps up drone attacks inside Russia. Ukraine says it carried out a drone strike on a Russian military base near Moscow, killing several soldiers and destroying equipment1.
Antarctica is missing an Argentina-sized amount of sea ice – and scientists are scrambling to figure out why. The continent’s sea ice extent has reached a record low for this time of year, raising concerns about the impact on wildlife and climate2.
Niger army endorses presidential coup plotters despite international condemnation. The military junta says it has dissolved the government and parliament, and suspended the constitution, after arresting President Mohamed Bazoum3.
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?. The country has been reluctant to criticize Moscow over its involvement in Ukraine, despite being a key US ally in Africa. Some analysts suspect that a lucrative uranium deal may be behind its silence2.
Typhoon Doksuri brings heavy rain to north China, rainfall alert issued for Beijing. The storm, which made landfall in Shandong province on Monday, has caused flooding and landslides in several areas, and disrupted transport and power supply2.
Lebanon’s tainted central bank chief steps down. Riad Salameh leaves the country’s economy in tatters and is being investigated for embezzlement. He denies any wrongdoing and blames the political elite for the crisis1.
Nine killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon. Clashes between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp continue, after deadly weekend fighting. The camp is home to about 80,000 Palestinians and is notorious for its lawlessness1.