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Three Thai soldiers were injured on Saturday morning when a landmine exploded during a patrol along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai Army reported. The troops were laying barbed wire to strengthen border security at the time. The injured soldiers were quickly evacuated to a local hospital for treatment, Xinhua reported.

The incident follows clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces on July 24 over the disputed border. On August 7, both countries agreed to a ceasefire and signed a deal in Malaysia to maintain current troop levels and avoid escalating tensions.

Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa vetoed the amended Foreigners Law after the Constitutional Court found key parts unconstitutional. The court struck down restrictions on family reunification and limits on appeals against migration decisions, saying they violated constitutional rights.

The law, aimed at tightening immigration controls amid rising migrant arrivals, has faced criticism for its rushed drafting. The government said it respects the ruling and will revise the law to protect families while addressing migration challenges affecting housing and public services, according to Xinhua.

The Canyon Fire, sparked Thursday near the Ventura-Los Angeles county border, quickly grew to over 5,000 acres, forcing thousands to evacuate. About 28 percent of the fire is contained, with 400 firefighters battling the blaze as it spreads east toward Castaic, according to BBC.

Residents in nearby areas like Santa Clarita are urged to heed evacuation orders and stay alert as temperatures rise toward 100°F (38°C). A firefighter was seriously injured Friday night in an accident while on duty.

The Canyon Fire is one of several burning across California, where hotter, drier conditions linked to climate change have made wildfires more frequent and severe. Earlier this year, the deadly Eaton Fire near Los Angeles killed 31 people, BBC reported.

Israel has rejected international condemnation after approving a plan to take full control of Gaza City. Defence Minister Israel Katz said threats of sanctions would not deter the country’s resolve, calling Israel a “strong, united fist”, BBC reported.

The plan aims to disarm Hamas, free hostages, demilitarize Gaza, and establish a new civil administration. Israeli forces would first secure Gaza City, relocating about one million residents south, followed by further operations.

The move drew criticism from the UN, several countries, and humanitarian groups, warning it would worsen Gaza’s suffering and risk civilian lives. Families of hostages in Israel also expressed deep concern.

The US showed less opposition, with President Trump saying Israel can decide its actions. The conflict, triggered by Hamas’s October attack, has caused heavy casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to BBC.