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‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth
A US envoy met with Putin in St. Petersburg, employing flattery and diplomatic pressure on Ukraine as part of peace negotiations, while Russian attacks continue killing civilians including children in Ukrainian cities.
Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney
Dozens of prominent writers and actors have condemned a UK anti-terror law after Sally Rooney’s books were withdrawn from sale in the country due to her support for Palestine Action.
Thousands march for school funding in Greece
Thousands of students and teachers rallied across Greek cities on Wednesday, demanding increased education funding, better facilities, and smaller class sizes amid broader European youth-led protests.
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Iran maintains its refusal to surrender enriched uranium amid ongoing diplomatic efforts and military tensions, with officials emphasizing the nuclear program as a sovereign achievement despite international pressure.
Tunisia jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison on charges stemming from social media posts critical of President Kais Saied.
Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote
Cuba has accused the US of threatening countries with tariffs and visa restrictions to change their votes on an upcoming UN resolution calling for an end to the decades-long economic embargo.
Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre ‘in 30 to 60 seconds’
A fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta killed four service members and injured 39 others on Saturday, spreading approximately one kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds due to strong winds.
Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks
Nato is deploying additional military assets to the Black Sea as Russian attacks on merchant vessels intensify, with five more cargo ships targeted on Tuesday alone.
Jane Doe says embattled Cornell head Kotlikoff doubted her gang-rape claim
A Cornell student alleging gang rape says university President Michael Kotlikoff questioned why she delayed reporting the incident, leaving her feeling unsupported, ahead of a faculty no-confidence vote.
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
Nearly a year after a November 2025 military offensive in Somalia, survivors report ongoing injuries and deaths from US air strikes, though the military disputes civilian casualty claims.
Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain
Four people died as Storm Adam brought torrential rainfall to eastern Spain, triggering severe flooding, evacuations, and shelter-in-place orders affecting tens of thousands of residents.
US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a Maryland school district’s race-neutral admissions policy for selective middle schools discriminated against Asian American students.
Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’
A Serbian prosecutor investigating an alleged illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a Belgrade tower was targeted with advanced spyware, according to expert analysis, suggesting the regime sought to undermine the case.
South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW row
South Korea will withdraw additional embassy staff from Ukraine after Kyiv’s insufficient response to a dispute over North Korean prisoners of war transferred to Seoul.
Search under way for four soldiers missing after gang attack in Haiti
Four Salvadoran soldiers went missing after gangs attacked their armoured vehicle with explosives in Haiti on Sunday, marking the first major assault on the UN-backed international force since it began operations earlier this year.
How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC’s UK Sharia-compliant fund with over $8 billion in assets invested more than $130 million in companies linked to Israel’s military supply chain, raising questions about compliance with Islamic financial principles.
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reelection campaign, praising him as a strong leader while emphasizing Iran’s military and financial deterioration amid ongoing regional tensions.
Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
Brazil’s top electoral court doubled Meta’s daily fine and ordered the company to prove it treats left-wing incumbent Lula and right-wing candidate Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday’s presidential run-off.
Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Mauritius lifted a nighttime curfew imposed during violent protests triggered by water shortages, rising living costs, and a police shooting incident that left a woman seriously wounded.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Israeli PM Netanyahu unveiled a security doctrine emphasizing preemptive military action and regional alliances, released nine days before parliamentary elections that could determine his political future.
Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro
Florida has issued an arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban leader Raul Castro on charges related to the 1996 shooting down of two aircraft that killed four people.
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