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Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
An Indian court has acquitted the former wrestling federation chief of sexual harassment charges brought by prominent female wrestlers, who have announced plans to appeal the decision.
Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Iraq’s Kurdish regional leader Nechirvan Barzani met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, discussing bilateral relations and economic cooperation in the first such visit since Syria’s leadership change in December 2024.
Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Two Republican senators announce they will support Trump’s DOJ pick Todd Blanche after he canceled a controversial $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate Trump’s political allies.
Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
Trump claims negotiations with Iran are set to begin this week, but Tehran denies talks are occurring, maintaining control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.
US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak
US health authorities confirmed the first two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, both individuals with underlying health conditions. The outbreak has sickened thousands nationwide.
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims
At least five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed as human trafficking victims by the Home Office, with police investigating who may have facilitated the deceased businessman’s crimes.
NEET: How India’s exam paper leak ended young lives
At least 21 students in India died by suicide following cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test due to a question paper leak, sparking youth protests and the resignation of the education minister.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces hit Wildberries again amid deadly trade of strikes with Russia
Ukrainian drones struck Russian targets including a Wildberries warehouse, killing at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five in ongoing strikes across both nations.
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout. The state utility announced the failure but provided no immediate details on cause, extent, or restoration timeline.
Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
A Ugandan climate activist is converting shea fruit waste into cooking fuel briquettes while training over 1,200 women to process shea butter, addressing deforestation and energy needs simultaneously.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, falling below its annual target amid weak domestic demand, despite strong export performance driven by semiconductors and electric vehicles.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, falling below its annual target amid weak domestic demand, despite strong export performance driven by semiconductors and electric vehicles.
China detains US nuclear expert on spying charge, his family says
China has detained US seismologist Chen Youlin for nearly two years on espionage charges. His family says the allegations are unfounded and inconsistent with his collaborative nuclear monitoring research.
China detains US nuclear expert on spying charge, his family says
China has detained US seismologist Chen Youlin for nearly two years on espionage charges. His family says the allegations are unfounded and inconsistent with his collaborative nuclear monitoring research.
Ukraine war briefing: Spotlight on ‘hundreds’ of alleged PoW executions by Russia
Ukraine claims Russia has executed hundreds of prisoners of war since 2022 under a deliberate policy, with over 900 military personnel reportedly killed in more than 340 incidents.
Ukraine war briefing: Spotlight on ‘hundreds’ of alleged PoW executions by Russia
Ukraine claims Russia has executed hundreds of prisoners of war since 2022 under a deliberate policy, with over 900 military personnel reportedly killed in more than 340 incidents.
‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
Japan, long vulnerable to foreign espionage, is overhauling its security apparatus after a Russian spy influx following Ukraine’s invasion, creating new intelligence agencies and counterintelligence capabilities.
‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
Japan, long vulnerable to foreign espionage, is overhauling its security apparatus after a Russian spy influx following Ukraine’s invasion, creating new intelligence agencies and counterintelligence capabilities.
Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
A passenger was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair plane after a cabin window dislodged during flight on Friday. His wife held his legs while other passengers helped pull him back inside after nearly two minutes.
Singapore: Bloomberg ordered to pay $356,000 in ministers’ defamation suit
A Singapore court ordered Bloomberg to pay S$460,000 to two government ministers over a 2024 article discussing their property transactions, finding the reporting implied wrongdoing.
Lyse Doucet: Strait of Hormuz remains the fault line as the Iran and US drift back into war
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire has deteriorated into renewed conflict, with control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central point of contention between the two nations.
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