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Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Ten crew members died when Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, marking the deadliest attack on merchant vessels in the Black Sea amid intensifying Russian strikes.
Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘cult’
A woman who lived in Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan apartments describes years of psychological manipulation, financial control, and sexual abuse while working as one of his assistants, detailing elaborate grooming tactics used to trap vulnerable women.
Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?
Diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a US envoy reflect coordinated efforts to address security challenges in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.
Jantar Mantar: What is the Gen Z CJP protest in Delhi about?
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters have occupied Delhi’s streets demanding the education minister’s resignation, transforming a satirical online movement called the Cockroach Janta Party into India’s most visible youth movement.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talks
US President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian goods in retaliation for alleged unequal treatment of American cars, dairy and alcohol, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pledge intensified trade negotiations.
‘Anti-ICE’ Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
A former Army soldier was arrested after setting fire outside a Manhattan federal building housing ICE offices, injuring three people during an incident involving fireworks and multiple weapons.
Lebanese army enters ‘pilot zone’, as villagers return amid Israel deal
The Lebanese army has deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya as part of a pilot zone agreement with Israel, with displaced residents beginning to return to southern villages.
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
China and the Philippines blamed each other following a confrontation between their vessels near a disputed South China Sea shoal that left a Philippine sailor injured.
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured during recent escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed, as Tehran launched reprisals including attacks on military facilities across the Middle East.
Lebanese army enters ‘pilot zone’, as villagers return amid Israel deal
The Lebanese army has deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya as part of a pilot zone agreement with Israel, with displaced residents beginning to return to southern villages.
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
China and the Philippines blamed each other following a confrontation between their vessels near a disputed South China Sea shoal that left a Philippine sailor injured.
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured during recent escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed, as Tehran launched reprisals including attacks on military facilities across the Middle East.
Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time
A Chinese missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone for the first time, prompting Japan to lodge a diplomatic protest citing navigation safety concerns.
‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election
Khalil al-Hayya’s election as Hamas leader has drawn mixed reactions from Gaza residents, who say immediate concerns like food, water, and shelter take priority over political leadership changes.
‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs
A spreadsheet from 2013 shows Israel tracked over 150 global humanitarian organizations, flagging those perceived as critical of Israeli policies or supportive of the BDS movement.
Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Nigel Farage and Reform UK face mounting scandals over undisclosed cryptocurrency funding and ties to billionaire Christopher Harborne, triggering criminal and parliamentary investigations amid concerns over crypto’s growing influence in British politics.
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Ten crew members died when Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, marking the deadliest attack on merchant vessels in the Black Sea amid intensifying Russian strikes.
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to deliver a farewell address on July 20 amid tensions over the disputed presidential election and disagreements with his successor over the transfer-of-power procedures.
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
Iran says it has received diplomatic proposals through mediators to end renewed fighting with the United States, though details remain undisclosed amid ongoing military strikes and negotiations.
Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv in a five-hour assault, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage across the capital and other Ukrainian cities.
Huge search operation after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
A ferry sank off Guyana’s coast late Saturday, triggering a massive search operation described as one of the country’s worst maritime disasters. Two deaths confirmed as authorities investigate inaccurate passenger manifests and alleged drug use by crew members.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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