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Japan PM Takaichi says Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril islands ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denounced Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril islands as “absolutely unacceptable,” stating it had worsened Japanese sentiment toward Russia.
Nearly 4 million Afghan children ‘acutely malnourished’
Nearly 3.7 million Afghan children suffer from acute malnutrition, with healthcare facilities closing due to a severe decline in humanitarian aid funding over recent years.
Millions crowd cities to see Spain’s first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people gathered across Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and Greenland on Wednesday to witness a total solar eclipse—Spain’s first in over a century—with totality lasting less than two and a half minutes.
Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested
Zambians voted Thursday in a presidential election where incumbent Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection amid concerns over rising living costs and economic reforms.
‘We harvested more than half the winter wheat crop before the end of July’
English farmers harvested over half their winter wheat crop by late July due to severe drought conditions, with nearly three-quarters of England experiencing water stress after record-low rainfall and unusually high temperatures this growing season.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s 14-year civil war.
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a major architect of China’s economic reforms and WTO entry, has died at age 97. He served as premier from 1998-2003 and transformed China into a manufacturing powerhouse.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% year-over-year in July as food and energy prices moderated, though month-to-month increases in housing costs offset some gains.
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
Iran’s new security chief declares the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends military operations, lifts its blockade, releases frozen assets, and agrees to regional ceasefires.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
A 21-year-old suspected of attacking Berlin Pride, killing one person and injuring 29 others, had been released from custody weeks earlier despite prior terrorism-related convictions, prompting widespread scrutiny.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and described learning to live with the unpredictable neurological condition.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year championship drought by winning the all-Ireland senior football championship, defeating Kerry and breaking a supposed curse that had haunted the county since 1951.
What is happening in the Occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank early this week, spray-painting racist graffiti as part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the region.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
A retired Chilean colonel has been arrested more than 50 years after being convicted of murdering folk singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship in 1973.
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court on Friday, citing geographical bias against Global South nations and marking a significant shift in its foreign policy alignment.
Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
UNESCO added Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to its World Heritage list and endangered sites list, with Palestinian officials hoping this will prevent Israeli land confiscation and expansion plans.
Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones targeting oil facilities and Riyadh, attributing the attack to Iran-backed groups. Yemen’s Houthi rebels separately claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi oil infrastructure.
UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk accused Israel of large-scale human rights violations in Lebanon that may constitute war crimes, citing ongoing military operations despite an April ceasefire.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
Pakistan-administered Kashmir held the first round of local elections amid heavy security and violence that killed dozens in preceding weeks, with protest movements demanding electoral reforms.
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain face unprecedented wildfires exacerbated by pyrocumulonimbus clouds—fire-generated thunderstorms that create dangerous wind patterns and lightning, potentially spreading blazes further.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
A 21-year-old German citizen was fatally shot by police in Berlin after allegedly driving a van into a Pride celebration crowd, killing one woman and injuring 29 others in what authorities describe as an Islamist terror attack.
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