A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, resulting in at least 22 fatalities and causing the train to derail and catch fire. This tragic incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the construction and transportation sectors in the region.

Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo were treated to popsicles and frozen treats on Tuesday as the city experienced extreme heat during Brazil's summer. This initiative aims to provide relief to the animals amid soaring temperatures.

The death toll from the recent crackdown on protests in Iran has risen to at least 2,571, as demonstrators express anger over the country's struggling economy and the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The protests, which began over two weeks ago, have escalated into broader dissent against the theocratic regime.

Adelaide Writers Week has been canceled following the withdrawal of 180 speakers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in protest against the exclusion of a Palestinian writer from the event. This significant pullout highlights the growing tensions surrounding cultural and political representation in literary spaces.

President Trump stated that Iran is open to negotiations following a significant crackdown on protests, which has resulted in a rising death toll of at least 646 individuals. This situation has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly after Trump's threats to strike Iran over its actions against demonstrators.

The death toll in Iran's crackdown on protests has risen to at least 544, according to activists, amid escalating tensions between the Iranian government and demonstrators. The Iranian authorities have issued warnings that U.S. military and Israeli forces would be considered legitimate targets if America intervenes to protect the protesters.