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Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Tens of thousands of residents in southwestern France were permitted to return home as firefighters battled wildfires consuming 100,000 acres amid a historic European heatwave.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi has been provisionally released from prison in Casablanca after 18 days of detention on charges of insulting a constitutional institution.
‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis
A running event in Gaza highlighted the struggles of orphaned children, with organizers calling for greater international humanitarian support for families affected by the ongoing conflict.
Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a rapidly intensifying El Niño event will drive extreme weather, heatwaves, and flooding globally in the coming months, compounding the impact of climate change.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, are being evacuated by sea from a Greek coastal town surrounded by wildfires. Greece is among several European nations battling devastating blazes fueled by recent heatwaves.
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights as the nation’s ban on the sport takes effect this week.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits ‘botched’ repairs
US prosecutors have dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian, admitting that damage to Washington DC’s Reflecting Pool resulted from faulty contractor installation rather than intentional destruction.
Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells
Ethiopian migrants on death row in Saudi Arabia are calling the BBC from prison cells, alleging inadequate legal representation and unfair trials. At least 17 Ethiopians have been executed in the first seven months of this year.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
Police departments across the US are launching podcasts about cold cases and unsolved murders to generate tips and engage wider audiences, with several cases already benefiting from the investigative tool.
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.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
Pakistan-administered Kashmir held the first round of local elections amid heavy security and violence that killed dozens in preceding weeks, with protest movements demanding electoral reforms.
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain face unprecedented wildfires exacerbated by pyrocumulonimbus clouds—fire-generated thunderstorms that create dangerous wind patterns and lightning, potentially spreading blazes further.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
A 21-year-old German citizen was fatally shot by police in Berlin after allegedly driving a van into a Pride celebration crowd, killing one woman and injuring 29 others in what authorities describe as an Islamist terror attack.
Andy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, during which the nations will share electronic warfare technology intellectual property.
Jaismine Lamboria: The Indian Army’s first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria, India’s first female army boxer and reigning 57kg world champion, aims to upgrade her Commonwealth Games bronze medal to gold at Glasgow later this month.
Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a ‘thief’ and ‘convict’
Argentina’s president Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires in response to the diplomatic incident.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sales
Fast-fashion retailer Shein reported a $99 million quarterly loss as tariff changes and geopolitical tensions impacted sales ahead of its Hong Kong stock market debut.
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Russian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least six people including a child at a supermarket in Chernihiv, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied areas killed four.
Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
Sudan’s army announced it recaptured a major highway linking Khartoum to el-Obeid on Sunday, claiming the move will enable troop movements and supplies while blocking rival paramilitary forces from seizing the besieged city.
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Discussion Between Foreign Ministers to Fight Against Nuclear Weapon Program
On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, Japan's foreign minister Taro Kono had a formal meeting with South Korea's newly appointed foreign minister, Kang Kyung-wha, during her first-time visit to Tokyo, Japan. Kyung-wha, who became the first Korean woman nominated and appointed to...
South Korean comfort women- what you did not know!
While the issue of comfort women has always been around, it made it to the limelight in the 90s. A Yoshimi Yoshiaki, a Japanese historian, publication coupled with a report by the UN aggravated the issue. In his publication, Yoshimi Yoshiaki stated that he had...
The IWG Report: Japanese Comfort Women
The IWG, officially known as the Nazi War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group, was established in January 1999 by then US Pres. Bill Clinton to find and identify all Nazi war crime records, recommend them for declassification and release to the public, and...
Crime In America
Answers the questions about where robbery occurs, what weapons are used in robbery, when burglaries occur, resdential vs commercial burglary and gives the Larceny breakdown.
