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Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war
Russia’s supreme court banned the country’s only remaining anti-war party, Yabloko, from participating in September parliamentary elections, eliminating the last ballot option for voters opposing the conflict.
Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
Six people were killed and ten injured when Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck a cargo ship in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles, marking the group’s first deadly attack on a vessel since the start of recent regional hostilities.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
France has implemented a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls starting Tuesday, prohibiting businesses from contacting consumers without prior consent or an existing contract relationship.
Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship
Rights groups have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, days after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to end the practice.
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
A New York judge ruled that jurors in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will remain anonymous, with jury selection expected to begin on September 8.
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
Brazil’s Supreme Court will hear cases on Wednesday that could significantly reshape Amazon rainforest protections, following Congressional vetoes of environmental measures backed by President Lula.
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Four major human rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s sanctions campaign targeting the International Criminal Court, arguing the measures violate constitutional rights of US citizens and groups.
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations following Israeli humanitarian assistance after earthquakes devastated the South American nation, marking a significant diplomatic shift.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls are barred from secondary school, with the figure rising by 200,000 since the prior year, as the Taliban maintains restrictions on female education.
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
Sudan’s military chief has held unannounced talks with political and civil society groups aimed at establishing conditions for national dialogue, with participants agreeing on steps including dropping capital charges against opposition leaders.
‘We’ve had a lot of close calls’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
A rapidly spreading wildfire in British Columbia’s Okanagan region has forced over 12,000 residents to evacuate, with officials still assessing the damage to homes and drought conditions worsening the situation.
30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac’s murder
Duane Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, will stand trial for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, charged with murder with gang intent and facing life in prison if convicted.
Ebola started in DR Congo earlier and officials are playing catch-up, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began three months before official declaration on 15 May, with over 1,900 deaths recorded, making it the second-worst outbreak in history.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht Launchpad did not respond to a Coast Guard call for assistance when a nearby boat ran out of fuel off Alaska, as the crew did not receive the request in time, according to his spokesperson.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Oman is attempting to contain an extensive oil spill covering approximately 400 square kilometers off its southern coast from a tanker stranded in a protected marine area for over a month.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, has been barred from participating in next month’s parliamentary elections after a Moscow court ruled against it in a case brought by a pro-Kremlin nationalist party.
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
A passenger train service between Finland and Sweden has resumed operations after nearly 40 years, linking Oulu to Haparanda and creating Europe’s longest potential rail route.
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Mohsen Rezaee, a veteran IRGC commander, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, alongside other military appointments in key security positions.
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Lebanon has indicted former central bank chief Riad Salameh and a commercial banker over financial crimes including embezzlement and illicit enrichment, marking the first time a private sector banker has been charged in connection with the former governor.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
Kano, Nigeria hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples sponsored by the state government, which spent 1.5 billion naira to cover dowries and household goods while authorities worked to verify genuine partnerships.
Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee
Canada’s federal government mobilized assistance as unprecedented fast-moving wildfires in British Columbia killed one person and forced approximately 22,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
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The Townsville Bulletin reports that Townsville independent mayoral candidate Greg Dowling received $100,000 from one of Clive Palmer’s companies a day before he announced his candidacy. This strikes many in Townsville as odd, to say the least, because Dowling told...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
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Why Developed Countries Maintain Such High Car Sales
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New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...