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Children, Pregnant Woman Killed In Boat On Way To Britain
Children, Pregnant Woman Killed In Boat On Way To Britain

Six children and a pregnant woman were among at least 12 people who died after a boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers to Britain was “ripped open, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Ukraine: ‘Scores Killed In Worst Russian Attack’
Ukraine: ‘Scores Killed In Worst Russian Attack’

Ukraine was grieving late Tuesday as the extent of one of Russia’s deadliest attacks of the war became clear, with scores of people killed in a massive Russian missile strike.

Mongolia Refuses To Arrest Putin
Mongolia Refuses To Arrest Putin

Kyiv has condemned Mongolia for refusing to arrest visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin despite being a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

U.S. Researchers Claim to Identify Likely Launch Location of Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Missile
U.S. Researchers Claim to Identify Likely Launch Location of Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Missile

Two US researchers believe they have discovered the probable deployment site of Russia’s 9M730 Burevestnik, a new nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile, Reuters reported exclusively on September 2. Described by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “invincible,” the 9M730 Burevestnik missile is referred to by NATO as “SSC-X-9 Skyfall.”

Iraq: US and Iraqi Forces Kill 15 Islamic State Operatives, “ISIS Remains a Threat”
Iraq: US and Iraqi Forces Kill 15 Islamic State Operatives, “ISIS Remains a Threat”

US forces and Iraqi security forces last week killed 15 Islamic State terrorists during an operation in western Iraq that also left seven US military personnel injured, Algemeiner reports.

126 Nations to Attend BRICS Summit to Discuss Leaving US Dollar
126 Nations to Attend BRICS Summit to Discuss Leaving US Dollar

The annual BRICS Municipal Conference in Russia this October is expected to draw representatives from 126 nations with a view to possibly joining the bloc and leaving the US dollar for a new BRICS common currency.

Freedom of Speech Under Attack Worldwide (Worthy News In-Depth Analysis)
Freedom of Speech Under Attack Worldwide (Worthy News In-Depth Analysis)

Over the past month, there has been a notable assault on free speech, evidenced by the detention of Telegram’s head in France, the banning of the platform X in Brazil, heavy fines imposed in Germany, and revelations of active censorship by the Biden administration on Facebook and Instagram.

Scientists: ‘Sea Level Rise Less Rapidly Than Predicted’; Doomsday Still Away
Scientists: ‘Sea Level Rise Less Rapidly Than Predicted’; Doomsday Still Away

Researchers say the sea level may rise less rapidly than previously predicted by climate alarmists after new data on the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica was published in the scientific journal Science Advances.

Pope’s Asia Trip Closely Watched By Persecuted Christians (Worthy News In-Depth)
Pope’s Asia Trip Closely Watched By Persecuted Christians (Worthy News In-Depth)

Pope Francis will begin Monday one of the longest papal trips ever, both in terms of days on the road and distances traveled, in a region where many devoted Christians face persecution for their faith.

Pakistan Police Detains Priest Accused Of Rape After He ‘Threatens To Kill Bishop’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Pakistan Police Detains Priest Accused Of Rape After He ‘Threatens To Kill Bishop’ (Worthy News In-Depth)

A Catholic priest who was suspended over allegations that he raped a teenager in Pakistan has been detained after his “interim bail” was canceled, well-informed sources told Worthy News.

Germany Facing New Knife Attack; Six Injured
Germany Facing New Knife Attack; Six Injured

A woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in western Germany, a week after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a similar incident.

United Nations “Terrified” About Trump Presidency (Worthy News Focus)
United Nations “Terrified” About Trump Presidency (Worthy News Focus)

A senior official says the United Nations is “terrified” that ex-President Donald J. Trump might be re-elected in November, according to a leaked recording reviewed by Worthy News on Friday.

Japan Authorities Warn Of Landslides and Flooding After Devastating Typhoon
Japan Authorities Warn Of Landslides and Flooding After Devastating Typhoon

Japanese authorities warned Thursday of landslides and floods in many parts of southwestern Japan after “one of the biggest typhoons in recent years” killed four people and forced the evacuation of more than 4.1 million nationwide.

Russia Strikes Ukrainian President’s City As NATO Calls For Long-Range Missiles (Worthy News Focus)
Russia Strikes Ukrainian President’s City As NATO Calls For Long-Range Missiles (Worthy News Focus)

Two days after a Russian missile strike killed four people and injured five in a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, the birthplace of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, another Russian attack hit Ukraine’s central city during official mourning.

Deadly Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Japan, Millions Issued With Evacuation Orders
Deadly Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Japan, Millions Issued With Evacuation Orders

As of midday Thursday EST at least four people have been killed, nearly 100 injured, and five million ordered to evacuate in southwestern Japan as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on the island of Kyushu, the Independent UK reports. Bringing torrential rain and extremely high winds of up to 123 mph, Shanshan is one of the strongest typhoons to hit Japan in decades.