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Since 2025, US photojournalist Paula Bronstein has documented wounded Ukrainian servicemen for her project, Blinded by War. Vladimir Putin’s 2022 invasion left many young men with life-changing injuries. Bronstein said, “The people in Ukraine are incredible. What fascinates me is their resilience.” Her photos show their struggle and enduring humanity.
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President Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social on Thursday, showing himself as a decorated general and alongside past presidents. He also teased a potential 2028 run. Trump said, “We'll have a big percentage of the chip business by the time I leave office, which could be a long time.”
Strikes on three key nuclear sites in 2025 and 2026 failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran still has enough fuel to build 10 bombs. Ellie Geranmayeh said, “The capability is largely still there.” Officials say Iran barred U.N. inspections, so the exact fate of its enriched fuel remains unknown.
U.S. President Donald Trump faces bipartisan fire over his tech ties after AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic went rogue. Lawmakers blame his administration for a limited response to recent hacks. This growing concern shows how deep political frustration is rising as tech companies struggle to control their powerful tools.
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a draft plan to ban vessels from America and Israel in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Donald Trump said he will impose "long-term jail sentences" on people who leak information about munitions shortages. These moves show rising tensions as global shipping routes face new security threats.
The European Union has not admitted new members for 13 years, but pressure is growing to open the gates again. Albania’s prime minister Edi Rama said, "We have a clear path towards the European Union." While leaders call enlargement a strategic choice, many candidate countries still wait for progress.
On September 6, 1995, police abducted human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra from his Amritsar home. He later died after investigating thousands of extrajudicial killings in Punjab. Five police officials got life sentences for his murder. Today, his daughter and many families still seek truth about their missing loved ones.
Clacton voters continue to support Nigel Farage ahead of the by-election taking place next Thursday. Despite national scrutiny over his finances and falling approval ratings, local residents remain loyal. Retired care worker Christine Haydon said, "I'll support him all the way." Polls show he remains well ahead of other candidates.
United States Congressman Andy Ogles lost his Republican primary in Tennessee on Thursday. Despite receiving a complete and total endorsement from Donald Trump, Ogles fell to Charlie Hatcher. Hatcher previously rejected Ogles's anti-Muslim rhetoric, saying, "There's Muslims that are American citizens, that are good, law-abiding people." Voters chose Hatcher instead.
New US intelligence assessments warn that Vladimir Putin could test Nato’s unity with a limited attack on an alliance member within the next few years. Officials said scenarios include cyberattacks or sabotage. Meanwhile, Lithuania fears Russia may plan a false flag strike, though they see no direct threat at present.
Extreme heat broke temperature records across central and eastern Europe this week. On Thursday, Slovakia reached 42C in Dolné Plachtince. Low water levels forced Poland to shut down power plants, while the Robert Koch Institute said 11,900 people died from heat this summer. Experts warned the climate crisis caused this.
Between May 2021 and July 2024, 13 British companies sent 52,000 tonnes of plastic waste to the Kemal Deniz recycling zone in Turkey. Residents said this waste caused severe water and air pollution. Local farmer Ayhan said, “We get pollution from all sides here,” as fumes affect his nearby fields.