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Paraglider survives being accidentally pulled 28,000 feet into air without oxygen – CBS News

Paraglider survives being accidentally pulled 28,000 feet into air without oxygen  CBS NewsChinese paraglider accidentally swept more than 28,000 ft above ground  YahooPart of viral video of Chinese paraglider is likely AI-generated  NBC NewsDoubts raised over Chinese paraglider’s claim of accidental 8,000-metre flight  The GuardianThis video has been removed for editorial reasons  BBC

Hong Kong pro-democracy and gay rights activist Jimmy Sham released after 4 years in prison – AP News

Hong Kong pro-democracy and gay rights activist Jimmy Sham released after 4 years in prison  AP NewsSecond group of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years in jail  ReutersHong Kong releases second group of democrats jailed for four years in national security trial  The GuardianExplainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 59  Hong Kong Free Press HKFPFreed HK democracy activist says needs to figure out 'red lines'  Barron News-Shield

Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian government forces since Assad’s fall – AP News

Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian government forces since Assad’s fall  AP NewsIslamic State Says It Targeted Syrian Forces in Bomb Attacks  The New York TimesISIL (ISIS) launches first attacks against new Syrian government  Al JazeeraIslamic State group claims first attack on new Syria forces since fall of Assad regime  France 24So-called Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian forces since fall of al-Assad  Euronews.com

Pope Leo XIV: If you want peace, prepare institutions of peace – Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV: If you want peace, prepare institutions of peace  Vatican NewsLeo XIV: Peace is possible by ‘acknowledging, understanding, and surmounting’ disagreements  Catholic News AgencyIsraeli-Palestinian peace activists meet pope in Vatican  The Times of IsraelFriendship and commitment to peace following Holy Land tragedies  Vatican NewsDecisions, relationships, actions must be rooted in nonviolence, pope says  Angelus News

Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more – Fox News

Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more  Fox NewsFrance to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools  BBCFrance to ban smoking in public parks, beaches  The HillSacre bleu: France will soon ban smoking in most public spaces, heath official says  New York PostFrance to Impose Hefty One Hundred Forty USD If You Smoke in Outdoor Area, What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city – CBS News

Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city  CBS NewsYoung Russian ‘war hero’ who led bombing that killed thousands of Ukrainians dead in ‘suicide attack’  New York PostMariupol Siege Air Commander Killed in Bomb Attack  The Moscow TimesMariupol Bomber Blown Up: Russian Major Killed in Mysterious Blast  Kyiv PostStavropol explosion kills Russian official who led attacks on Ukraine's Mariupol  The Kyiv Independent

Africa terror group ramping up ability to strike inside the US, general says – ABC News

Africa terror group ramping up ability to strike inside the US, general says  ABC NewsUS Africa commander highlights terror growth in Sahel and competition with China for influence  Fox NewsNews - US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 2025  DVIDSAfricom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)New Hampshire Guard Teams with Morocco for Sling Load Training at African Lion 2025  nationalguard.mil

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to provide financial support for Syrian state employees – Arab News

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to provide financial support for Syrian state employees  Arab NewsSaudi Arabia says it will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Qatar  Al JazeeraSaudi Arabia eyes Syria with new investment as Gaza remains in rubble  The Jerusalem PostSyria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased  WFLASaudi Arabia's top diplomat lands in Syria in new sign of support  Yahoo

At least 10 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say – ABC News

At least 10 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say  ABC NewsKyiv’s allies have lifted restrictions on Ukraine attacking targets inside Russia – here’s what that means for the war  The ConversationWhat do Ukrainians think of Trump? ‘Nothing good’  The HillTwo killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine before possible talks in Turkiye  Al JazeeraRussian Strikes Kill 2 In Ukraine Amid Uncertainty Over Possible Peace Talks  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes – AP News

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes  AP NewsFrance to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools  BBCFrance Banning Being French With New Smoking Laws  The Daily BeastFrance bans smoking in parks, beaches and school zones from July  politico.euFrance to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools to protect children  Reuters

Floods kill at least 111 as northern Nigeria battles climate change, dry spells and heavy rainfall – AP News

Floods kill at least 111 as northern Nigeria battles climate change, dry spells and heavy rainfall  AP NewsFlooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 56  The New York TimesNigeria floods: At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state  BBCAt least 115 killed in floods in central Nigeria  The GuardianHeavy rains in Nigeria kill at least 21  Reuters

A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected – AP News

A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected  AP NewsCanadian wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, smoke expected to hit the U.S. this weekend  YahooWildfires force thousands to flee homes in Western Canada  The Globe and MailDense smoke from Canadian wildfires is blowing into U.S.  The Washington Post'Pray for rain,' Manitoba premier says as thousands more flee out-of-control wildfires across province  CBC