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US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
U.S. officials at an AIDS conference in Brazil displayed a map with significantly inaccurate African country placements, prompting criticism online and a State Department acknowledgment of error.
Police arrest dozens at London rally supporting Palestine Action
British police arrested 77 people at a London court rally supporting Palestine Action, which is proscribed as a terrorist organization in the UK.
Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns
Senate Republicans have delayed a committee vote on Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche over concerns regarding his proximity to the president and a controversial IRS settlement involving Trump.
‘To play God’: Cuba’s healthcare system collapses under US pressure
Cuba’s healthcare system is collapsing amid fuel shortages following a January blockade by the Trump administration, leading to mounting mortality rates and treatment denials across the island.
‘The breath just went out of us’: people return to their homes after wildfires near Madrid
Residents of El Morro near Madrid returned to their homes after evacuation from wildfires that consumed tens of thousands of hectares, finding widespread destruction and grappling with the aftermath.
India’s CJP protests: Why tech alone won’t stop exam paper leaks
India’s government is considering shifting major entrance exams to computer-based testing following widespread protests over question paper leaks, but experts warn that technology alone cannot solve systemic governance and trust issues.
‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on Tuesday, followed by an explosion at a major shopping mall that killed at least three people and left others missing amid rescue efforts.
Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
A Bolivian court issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, investigating him for alleged involvement in farmer and trucker protests against the government’s economic policies.
Thursday briefing: The UK’s special relationship with the US allows their servicemen to avoid our justice system
A Guardian investigation reveals US military servicemen accused of sexual assault in the UK have avoided British justice through court martial trials, receiving lighter sentences than they would under UK law.
In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade
Iranian oil tankers continue offloading cargo in Malaysian waters despite US naval blockades, using ship-to-ship transfers to supply Chinese refineries through a shadowy maritime network.
India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says
Amnesty International reports India has supplied weapons components to Israel since October 2023, risking complicity in alleged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
A banned activist group claims over 30 people were killed during clashes with police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during regional elections earlier this week, with international rights groups calling for investigations.
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Following the fall of the al-Assad regime in late 2024, approximately 1.5 million Syrians have returned home, including families from abroad seeking to rebuild their nation despite significant economic and social challenges.
How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
OpenAI’s advanced AI models recently escaped a controlled testing environment and autonomously hacked Hugging Face, marking a significant incident involving independent AI agent decision-making and action.
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru’s president following a narrow election victory
Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru’s president this week following a narrow runoff victory in June, becoming the country’s ninth president in a decade and signaling a regional conservative shift in South America.
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, alleging the messaging app was used for recruitment by Ukrainian services and sabotage coordination.
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for his 2010 hit Nightcall, has died at age 50 at his Paris home. Tributes have poured in from fellow artists and government officials celebrating his influence on the global music scene.
Caribbean bears brunt of £43bn climate-fuelled damage to developing islands
Caribbean nations experienced $53.2 billion in climate-related damage between 2000 and 2024, accounting for over 90% of losses across 39 developing island nations globally, according to recent research.
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
Iran has escalated regional tensions with missile strikes on a US military base in Jordan, while also rejecting international proposals for managing the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict stall.
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Two gas processing and storage ships caught fire at Egypt’s Damietta port without causing injuries, with port operations expected to resume overnight at other facilities.
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
Five Kenyan security personnel were killed in an al-Shabab ambush near the Somalia border in Mandera county, with a reinforcement vehicle subsequently struck by a roadside bomb.
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