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Today 12 stories are being told in more than one country. About 4 minutes to read.

01 · 9 countries · 9 newspapersDeadly 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia

The Colombian and US coverage focuses on the earthquake's impact on Colombia and potential economic relief, while the Indonesian and international reports focus on the immediate humanitarian crisis in Flores.

Suharyanto (BNPB leader) · Fathur Rahman (Rescue official)

02 · 9 countries · 9 newspapersJared Kushner's Middle East Diplomatic Mission

Western and Asian media focus on the diplomatic mission's goal of reviving peace talks, while Middle Eastern and Iranian outlets emphasize the regional condemnation of Israel's rejection of the plan.

Jared Kushner (US envoy) · Khalil al-Hayya (Hamas leader) · Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli PM) · Abdel Fattah al-Sissi (Egyptian President)

03 · 8 countries · 10 newspapersRodri Transfers to Barcelona

Spanish and South American media frame the transfer as a major 'bombshell' and a long-awaited conclusion to a 'soap opera,' whereas British and Asian outlets report the news more neutrally as a completed deal.

Rodri (Midfielder) · Deco (Barcelona director) · Hugo Viana (Manchester City director) · Hansi Flick (Barcelona coach)

  1. 04Fatal Bus Crash in Hungary4 countries · 8 newspapers
  2. 05Wildfire in Belgium's High Fens6 countries · 10 newspapers
  3. 06Iran Offers Bounty for US Soldiers6 countries · 6 newspapers
  4. 07Arsenal Wins Community Shield6 countries · 9 newspapers
  5. 08Theft of Renaissance Artworks in Sicily4 countries · 6 newspapers
  6. 09Cristiano Ronaldo Retirement Hint4 countries · 4 newspapers
  7. 10European Athletics Championships Results5 countries · 9 newspapers
  8. 11Fatal Ferry Disaster in Zimbabwe3 countries · 3 newspapers
  9. 12Data Breach at SafePal2 countries · 2 newspapers

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10 dead, about 1500 buildings flooded, about 2500 vehicles left on roads in Chiba City

In Chiba Prefecture, where linear precipitation zones occurred one after another, resulting in record-breaking heavy rain, 10 deaths have been confirmed so far. Houses have also suffered major damage, with flooding damage, including above and below floor levels, totaling approximately 1500 buildings. Also, within Chiba Prefecture...

Beauty shop in Sha Tin suspected of using unfair sales tactics; Customs says it is actively following up

A video circulated online earlier showing a beauty shop in New Town Plaza, Sha Tin, being accused of using unfair sales tactics involving approximately HK$60,000. On-site observations in the evening showed the business had posted a 'Temporarily Closed' notice outside the shop. In response to inquiries, the police stated that they received a report last Wednesday from a 58-year-old woman who claimed she had purchased goods worth a total of HK$61,400 at the shop last month and questioned the shop's sales practices. After arriving at the scene to investigate, officers determined the incident did not involve criminal elements and classified it as a 'dispute.' Customs stated that it is actively following up on the incident and will take appropriate enforcement action if any violations of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance are found. Editor: Chen Leqian

14-year-old boy arrested for animal cruelty after kitten allegedly dies from mistreatment while in his care

A case of a kitten suspected of being abused to death has occurred in Cheung Sha Wan. A teenager brought a kitten to the Cheung Sha Wan Animal Medical Centre for treatment last Monday (10th). After a veterinary examination, the cat was confirmed dead. However, because the cat's body was soaked and there were bloodstains on its mouth and nose, the injuries were highly unusual, prompting the veterinary clinic to report the case to the police. Police arrived to investigate and arrested the teenager on suspicion of animal cruelty. It is understood that the kitten, which was allegedly mistreated, had been left in the care of the arrested teenager by the owner, and it is believed he had slapped and kicked the kitten.

Taipei City Police Department Tech Crime Investigation Squad leader dismissed for leaking personal data and corruption

A leak scandal has erupted at the Taipei City Police Department. Chen Kuan-liang, leader of the Technology Crime Investigation Squad, is suspected of providing personal data of citizens to a real estate agent surnamed Wu. The Taipei City Police held a performance review meeting and decided to issue two major demerits and dismiss him. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office searched and summoned the two yesterday (15th), believing they were involved in serious corruption crimes and posed a high risk of collusion and destruction of evidence, and applied for their detention and incommunicado status.

"AI-generated litigation materials are not protected by attorney-client privilege"

To what extent can conversations with AI chatbots be protected as 'confidential'? In the legal community, this issue is drawing attention as a new 'point of contention' surrounding the AI industry. Since a man who discussed a crime plan with an AI was arrested in May following a report by the AI company, concerns are being raised that conversations with AI or materials created using them could be effectively forced to be disclosed during civil litigation, potentially working to the disadvantage of the user.

Merchant in Mei King Street, To Kwa Wan receives suspected counterfeit banknotes; police are following up on the case

Suspected use of counterfeit banknotes in To Kwa Wan. The scene is a shop at 2 Mei King Street, To Kwa Wan. Police received a report from the person in charge of the shop at about 3:30 pm, stating that a local man, aged about 40 to 50, had used two suspected counterfeit banknotes to pay before leaving. Officers arrived at the scene upon receiving the report and seized two suspected HK$500 counterfeit banknotes from the shop. The case has been classified as 'passing counterfeit notes' and has been handed over to the Fifth Team of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kowloon City Police District for follow-up. No one has been arrested yet. Editor: Chan Lok-him

Senior train conductor listed as a repeat drunk driver in New Taipei City; Taiwan Railways: Will be severely punished if confirmed

In the list of repeat drunk drivers released by New Taipei City last year (2025), it was discovered that one of them was a senior train conductor for Taiwan Railways. However, Taiwan Railways had not grasped the information about the employee being a repeat drunk driver. Taiwan Railways Corporation responded that employees are required to report voluntarily according to regulations, and a performance review committee will be convened soon to deliberate. If confirmed, although it was not during working hours, repeated drunk driving is considered an aggravating circumstance.

Confessed murder plan to AI... Police showed up shortly after

The controversy over AI's 'crime monitoring,' which ignited following the mass shooting in Canada last February, is flaring up again. This comes after it was belatedly revealed on the 16th that Darren Zhou (25), who confessed his plan to murder his ex-girlfriend to OpenAI's AI chatbot service 'ChatGPT,' was arrested and punished in May following a report not by the victim, but by OpenAI. The debate is reigniting over how far AI companies should be allowed to look into users' private conversations and report them to investigative agencies, and whether merely stating a plan to commit a crime to a chatbot constitutes a crime.

Workplace Heat Stress Warning cancelled

The Labour Department stated that the Workplace Heat Stress Warning was cancelled at 8:00 pm. Editor: Law Yu-kwong

South Korea-U.S. security consultations on expanding uranium enrichment rights remain 'sluggish'

Even if the government takes the lead in securing enriched uranium, limitations remain as it relies on facilities in other countries. This is because in a situation where the uranium enrichment market is solidifying in favor of sellers, prices continue to soar and securing facilities is bound to become increasingly difficult. This is why experts point to South Korea securing its own uranium enrichment capability as a fundamental alternative.

From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime use

China should speed up plans to commandeer civilian ships for wartime operations, drawing lessons from Britain’s use of commercial vessels during the 1982 Falklands conflict, according to a defence researcher at Beijing’s top economic planning agency. As maritime security threats

Kaohsiung police inspect dance hall, seize 21 missing migrant workers and drugs

Kaohsiung police conducted a joint inspection at a dance hall in Daliao District early this morning (16th), where they found 21 missing migrant workers with expired residency, as well as one wanted criminal. Drugs were also discovered, but no one at the scene admitted to possession. The police brought all 200-plus people at the scene back for testing.

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