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Trump administration ‘gutted’ federal civil rights enforcement, HRW says
Human Rights Watch reports that Trump administration staffing cuts and policy changes have significantly weakened federal civil rights enforcement across multiple agencies since January 2025.
Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen accused of plotting to kill a Ukrainian American in Warsaw, marking what officials say is the first known Russian-ordered attack on a U.S. citizen in NATO territory.
Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard University, ruling the claimed violations of civil rights protections for Jewish students lacked sufficient evidence.
Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat
Millions across Europe endure extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 35C as the continent experiences another intensifying heatwave affecting over 135 million people.
Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 273 people and damaging four major hospitals in the city of Cali. Health officials have stabilized the situation through coordinated expansion of medical capacity and widespread volunteer support.
Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?
The UK government is closing 13 more asylum hotels this week as part of a plan to end hotel use entirely by the end of this parliament, raising questions about where residents will be relocated and how communities will be affected.
Under strain, Australia’s world-leading disability support faces major restructure
Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, which supports over 700,000 people, faces major restructuring due to rapid cost growth from an estimated $22bn to $54bn annually, prompting government proposals for tighter controls and reduced funding.
Potatoes ‘boil’ in the ground as record heatwave sweeps across swathes of Asia
A severe heatwave across East Asia has destroyed crops and killed livestock, with South Korea recording its highest temperature since 1904 and scientists linking the extreme weather to global warming.
Ukraine war briefing: ‘With precision, as planned’ – Kyiv outlines battlefield gains
Ukrainian forces have recaptured 745 square kilometers of Russian-occupied territory in a key sector this year, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, describing the operation as executed with precision as planned.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform Britain’s social care system, warning the NHS could collapse without significant changes. However, over three decades of failed attempts suggest the political and financial challenges remain formidable.
Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings
Four Palestinians were killed in Tal in the occupied West Bank on July 24 after Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire, triggering widespread retaliation across the territory including raids, demolitions and settler attacks.
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Ukraine’s largest volunteer organization, Dobrobat, mobilizes over 55,000 volunteers to rapidly repair homes damaged by Russian attacks, providing aid to more than a million Ukrainians across the country.
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.
‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India’s Modi government accepted the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan following massive protests by a youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta party over an exam paper leak.
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits UK naval base with new Prime Minister Burnham, marking Burnham’s first overseas visitor and underscoring Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine.
Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Sunday at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, with police searching for a second suspect.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Oil prices plunged over 9% as the US and Iran agreed to pause military attacks, offering hope for de-escalation after weeks of conflict threatened global energy supplies.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo withdrew from consideration as Italy’s national football coach following backlash over his role as ambassador for a Russian betting firm with controversial ties.
‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, creator of the controversial ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions featuring plastinated human remains, has died at 81 following a brain haemorrhage in Germany.
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