Hundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.

Source: BBC

US to have seat at Chagos talks, says Mauritian PM

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

Source: BBC

Ancient Roman basilica unearthed on central London construction site

Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.

Source: CBS News

Climate crisis contributing to chocolate market meltdown, research finds

Scientists say more-frequent hotter temperatures in west African region are part of reason for reduced harvests and price rises

The climate crisis drove weeks of high temperatures in the west …

Source: The Guardian

Almost 30 wounded in suspected vehicle ramming attack in Munich

A regional official says a man drove a car into a crowd in Munich in a suspected attack that has left almost 30 people wounded.

Source: CBS News

Trump sparks elation in Moscow, but some caution against overexuberance

Russian officials cheered the phone call between Trump and Putin as a victory for their view that the United States and Russia alone should decide Ukraine’s fate.

Source: Washington Post

In U-turn, Hamas says it will release hostages and recommits to Gaza ceasefire

Hamas said Thursday it will release Israeli hostages on the previously agreed upon timeline as part of its fragile ceasefire with Israel.

Source: NBC News

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Source: The Economist

Chinese fighter jet's flares almost hit spy plane, Australia says

China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands,

Source: CBS News

Lava and smoke emerge from a snowy Mount Etna

Drone footage shows plumes of smoke and molten lava spewing from Europe's most active volcano.

Source: BBC

Watch moment man is swallowed by humpback whale

Dell Simancas captures the moment his son, Adrián, is swallowed and spat out by a humpback whale.

Source: BBC

Tycoon profited after India relaxed border security rules for energy park

Exclusive: Military experts raise concerns over change to protocols on Pakistan border to allow project that was handed to billionaire Gautam Adani

The Indian government relaxed national security protocols along …

Source: The Guardian