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Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.
‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India’s Modi government accepted the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan following massive protests by a youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta party over an exam paper leak.
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits UK naval base with new Prime Minister Burnham, marking Burnham’s first overseas visitor and underscoring Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine.
Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Sunday at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, with police searching for a second suspect.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Oil prices plunged over 9% as the US and Iran agreed to pause military attacks, offering hope for de-escalation after weeks of conflict threatened global energy supplies.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo withdrew from consideration as Italy’s national football coach following backlash over his role as ambassador for a Russian betting firm with controversial ties.
‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, creator of the controversial ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions featuring plastinated human remains, has died at 81 following a brain haemorrhage in Germany.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo withdrew from consideration as Italy’s national football coach following backlash over his role as ambassador for a Russian betting firm with controversial ties.
‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, creator of the controversial ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions featuring plastinated human remains, has died at 81 following a brain haemorrhage in Germany.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
A 21-year-old suspected of attacking Berlin Pride, killing one person and injuring 29 others, had been released from custody weeks earlier despite prior terrorism-related convictions, prompting widespread scrutiny.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and described learning to live with the unpredictable neurological condition.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year championship drought by winning the all-Ireland senior football championship, defeating Kerry and breaking a supposed curse that had haunted the county since 1951.
What is happening in the Occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank early this week, spray-painting racist graffiti as part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the region.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
A retired Chilean colonel has been arrested more than 50 years after being convicted of murdering folk singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship in 1973.
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court on Friday, citing geographical bias against Global South nations and marking a significant shift in its foreign policy alignment.
Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
UNESCO added Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to its World Heritage list and endangered sites list, with Palestinian officials hoping this will prevent Israeli land confiscation and expansion plans.
Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones targeting oil facilities and Riyadh, attributing the attack to Iran-backed groups. Yemen’s Houthi rebels separately claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi oil infrastructure.
UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk accused Israel of large-scale human rights violations in Lebanon that may constitute war crimes, citing ongoing military operations despite an April ceasefire.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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