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Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
Donald Trump announced a sweeping economic campaign against Iran, threatening significant consequences for any country conducting business with Tehran, marking a shift from military to economic pressure.
Erin Patterson appeal: Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for ‘truly dreadful’ crime, prosecutors say
An Australian court heard arguments that mushroom murderer Erin Patterson committed a “truly dreadful” crime and should never be released from prison, with prosecutors appealing her sentence as inadequate.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
U.S. government debt exceeded $40 trillion, with the deficit projected to grow by over $2 trillion this year. Meanwhile, a Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting cited by President Trump faces scrutiny from data experts.
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
A Syrian police officer has been detained after an investigation found he struck a White Helmets volunteer with haemophilia who subsequently died from a brain haemorrhage.
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch accuses Russian-controlled paramilitaries in Mali of killing nine civilians, including four children, in early July, alleging Malian military presence during the incident.
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Federal agents raided the Washington home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, also seizing his electronic devices at San Francisco airport.
University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
A Belgian university suspended an American academic who led plagiarism accusations against Jason Arday, the Black ex-Cambridge professor who died last week amid intense public scrutiny.
Thursday briefing: The million young people the UK is leaving behind
An estimated one million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment, or training. A high-profile review led by Alan Milburn is examining the causes of this growing phenomenon.
Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
A study projects European wildfires will increase 39% by century’s end even under optimistic climate scenarios, though improved fire management could reduce increases by over 70%.
University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations
A Belgian university suspended an American academic who led plagiarism accusations against Jason Arday, the Black ex-Cambridge professor who died last week amid intense public scrutiny.
Thursday briefing: The million young people the UK is leaving behind
An estimated one million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment, or training. A high-profile review led by Alan Milburn is examining the causes of this growing phenomenon.
Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
A study projects European wildfires will increase 39% by century’s end even under optimistic climate scenarios, though improved fire management could reduce increases by over 70%.
How India’s blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
India blocked the film Satluj, a biopic about a human rights activist killed by police, but the ban triggered rare public defiance as Sikh communities organized widespread screenings across Punjab.
France’s ‘aid in dying’ law comes into effect after constitutional approval
France has formally legalized assisted dying for incurably ill adults, joining a small group of nations including the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in permitting the practice.
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida’s primaries
President Trump announced a three-day postponement of a planned 50% tariff on approximately $20 billion in Canadian imports, citing a deal to resume Keystone pipeline construction.
Zomi Frankcom: Australia ‘outraged’ after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia’s foreign minister expressed outrage after Israel declined to launch a criminal investigation into the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in a Gaza airstrike that also killed six colleagues.
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, President Tinubu faces pressure over economic reforms that have caused immediate hardship for many citizens despite promised long-term benefits.
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
Donald Trump announced plans for heightened economic measures against Iran and any nations conducting business with it, describing the campaign as the most severe economic operation ever deployed against a country.
‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
A surge of Israeli emigration, driven by concerns over the government’s direction and ongoing conflicts, is reshaping the country’s demographic and economic future as elections approach later this year.
Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
The publisher of Stars and Stripes, the US military’s official newspaper, resigned over disagreements with the Defense Department regarding editorial control and government influence.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
Russia has begun importing gasoline from India after Ukrainian strikes damaged its refineries, forcing the historically fuel-exporting nation to rely on imports during the ongoing conflict.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
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...