Tragic fuel truck fire kills over 150 in Punjab
A fuel tanker overturned near Bahawalpur Pakistan triggering a mosque alert that drew villagers with containers to the scene. The fire exploded killing at least 153 and injuring many as rescue workers evacuated the severely burned to Lahore and Multan.
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London high rise fire safety tests show all samples fail
Britain's fire safety tests on external cladding found all submitted samples from 60 high rise towers failed combustibility checks. Officials said the number could grow as more samples are tested after the Grenfell Tower fire killed 79 people. Evacuations continued in north London for four towers with cladding like Grenfell, with residents moved to hotels as upgrades begin and a public inquiry awaits results.
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Israel strikes Syria targets for second day in a row
Israel said it attacked two Syrian artillery positions and an ammunition truck after projectiles from Syria hit the Golan Heights for a second day. No casualties were reported as Prime Minister Netanyahu warned against spillover fire and Iran's attempts to aid Hezbollah. Syrian state media reported casualties and five soldiers wounded.
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Istanbul Pride activists thwarted by ban and police
Turkish police blocked a planned Istanbul LGBTI Pride march in central Taksim Square amid a governor order banning gay pride observances for the third year. Smaller groups held impromptu protests as tear gas and detentions followed, while organizers condemned the ban and asserted their right to march under constitutional protections.
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