China's military parade witnessed Xi praising the nation's unstoppable ascent.

Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders as a potential defense against possible invasion and as a carbon sink. This move comes as the two countries aim to bolster their border security and contribute to combating climate change.

In other news, China has made a significant breakthrough in technology, turning succulents into glow-in-the-dark, rechargeable lights that shine in a variety of colors. This innovation could pave the way for sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solutions in the future.

Indonesia has been engulfed by widespread protests driven by economic discontent and opposition to police brutality. The demonstrations, which have been ongoing for several weeks, have led to clashes between protesters and authorities, resulting in numerous arrests.

Thailand's constitutional court has sacked the country's prime minister, throwing the country into renewed political turmoil. The decision has sparked protests and calls for new elections, further escalating the political crisis in the Southeast Asian nation.

A cheap generic drug may work by protecting against DNA damage, potentially driving future research into anti-aging therapies. The discovery could have significant implications for the field of medicine, as it could lead to the development of drugs that slow down the aging process and improve overall health and wellbeing.

More than 800 people have been killed after an earthquake struck near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The disaster has left thousands homeless and in need of urgent humanitarian aid.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping declared his country's rise to be "unstoppable" during a military parade. The statement came as China hosted a days-long show of diplomatic and military force, with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting being the bloc's biggest ever, followed by a massive military parade.

The EU said on Monday that an airplane carrying the European Commission president was the target of a suspected Russian interference operation, forcing the jet to land using paper maps. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing tensions between Russia and the West.

Israel is reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries' plans to recognize a Palestinian state. The move could further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East.

China on Sunday welcomed more than a dozen world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, for a summit aimed at countering a Western-led world order. The event, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, was attended by dozens of mostly autocratic leaders.

The US military killed 11 people in a strike on a vessel off the coast of Venezuela, which Caracas claimed was an effort to drive regime change. This is a repeated fact, but it is included here for the sake of completeness and to provide context for the other new facts in the following paragraphs.

The conflict in Sudan has been ongoing for years, with a death toll likely surpassing 400,000 and both warring parties accused of mass human rights abuses. Humanitarian agencies have been prevented from providing aid in Sudan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian crisis with at least 1,000 deaths due to a landslide and over 25 million people facing extreme hunger. The disaster has put immense pressure on the already struggling healthcare system in the country.

In other news, the Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants to the US faced further legal setbacks, with a federal judge blocking White House plans to return Guatemalan children to their home country.

Two major studies disagreed over the impacts of beta blockers for heart attack patients. While one study found that the drugs were beneficial, the other study suggested that they had no significant effect on mortality rates.

Brazil's Supreme Court will begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power. The trial has been highly anticipated, as it could lead to the former leader's conviction and potential imprisonment.

One domestic dissident in China projected criticism of Beijing onto an apartment building, turning the tables on China's surveillance state. The act of defiance highlighted the growing tension between the government and its citizens.

Researchers used artificial intelligence to spot hidden signs of consciousness in comatose patients long before they were noticed by doctors. The discovery could have significant implications for the field of medicine, as it could lead to the development of new treatments and interventions for patients in a vegetative state.

Young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed drugs too readily, according to research. The study raised concerns about the over-prescription of medication to children, and the potential long-term effects on their development.

The displays of warmth and laughter between the leaders of India, China, and Russia in Tianjin underscored how much US President Donald Trump has shaken up global diplomacy. The event, which marked the first time the three leaders had met in person, signaled potential alignment between the three nations if Washington pressures India to stop buying Russian oil.

A US court ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal represents a major setback for his economic agenda. The ruling could have significant implications for the US economy, as it could lead to the removal of tariffs on imported goods and potentially boost trade.

Finally, the Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants to the US faced further legal setbacks, with a federal judge blocking White House plans to return Guatemalan children to their home country. The decision could have significant implications for the future of immigration policy in the US.