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‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites
Greece is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, with the World Heritage Committee set to discuss the nomination this week at its annual session in South Korea.
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Iran’s government and state television are in a public dispute over media coverage of US negotiations, with mediators from Oman pushing diplomatic talks amid ongoing military tensions.
How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias
Israel’s parliament approved sweeping media reforms that strip oversight safeguards and eliminate journalism standards. Media freedom groups and opposition lawmakers challenged the legislation before elections later this year.
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about ‘inaccurate’ US history
President Trump has ordered warning signs placed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, directing visitors to locations offering what his administration considers more accurate information about U.S. history.
Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
A severe housing shortage in Yemen forces impoverished residents to settle in dangerous front-line areas where sniper fire poses constant threats to families.
How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?
Fierce wildfires across southern Europe, Canada, and the US have displaced tens of thousands and choked cities with smoke. While directly killing hundreds annually, wildfire pollution causes an estimated 1.5 million deaths yearly.
‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
Disabled air travelers report widespread humiliation and barriers, from being denied wheelchair access to toilets to damaged wheelchairs and staff misconduct, despite legal protections and established protocols.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, citing health reasons and a diagnosis of Autonomic Neuropathy that causes periodic loss of consciousness, stepping down two years before his term was set to end.
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy
The US summoned Malaysia’s ambassador over the country’s non-recognition policy toward Israel following an incident involving a digital nomad school and Israeli participants.
‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
Disabled air travelers report widespread humiliation and barriers, from being denied wheelchair access to toilets to damaged wheelchairs and staff misconduct, despite legal protections and established protocols.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, citing health reasons and a diagnosis of Autonomic Neuropathy that causes periodic loss of consciousness, stepping down two years before his term was set to end.
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy
The US summoned Malaysia’s ambassador over the country’s non-recognition policy toward Israel following an incident involving a digital nomad school and Israeli participants.
US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, exceeding the previous year’s total of 2,289 cases with five months remaining in the year.
Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that entered the country’s airspace on Friday, marking the first successful interception since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.
US school shooter pleads guilty in Georgia following father’s conviction
A 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to 55 charges including murder in connection with a 2024 Georgia school shooting that killed four people. His father was previously convicted for providing the rifle used in the attack.
The latest US troops killed in Trump’s Iran war are remembered for lives of service
The Pentagon identified four service members killed in Middle East operations amid escalating US-Iran conflict, bringing total deaths to 18 since late February attacks began.
U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. And, Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results
The Trump administration signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia allowing American companies to operate commercial nuclear power plants, though the deal lacks certain oversight provisions.
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
The US has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, justified on forced labour grounds.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with far-right US activist Laura Loomer for an interview, marking a reversal in her long-standing opposition to Ukraine aid and criticism of Kyiv.
US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues
A U.S. appeals court ruled that immigration authorities cannot detain a Georgetown University scholar facing deportation over his pro-Palestine activism, siding with his constitutional claims.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?
ICC members vote today on whether to remove prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The decision comes amid his investigation into Gaza war crimes.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...