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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.
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.
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Thousands of students defied a lockdown in New Delhi to march toward parliament, protesting an education exam scandal and demanding reforms and the education minister’s resignation.
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
A Moroccan man died during a police arrest in Bologna, Italy, sparking protests and comparisons to George Floyd’s death, with video footage raising accountability questions.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot determine the cause of six tourist deaths from methanol-tainted alcohol in November 2024, citing lack of autopsy evidence and charging only the distillery owner with lesser offenses.
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok agreed to resign after lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment ending his term, citing loss of public confidence in the leader elected by the former government.
‘Everyone’s afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Ukraine faces recruitment violence as military struggles to mobilize soldiers in the fifth year of Russia’s invasion, with attacks on draft officers surging alongside complaints of recruiter misconduct.
‘We defeated Los Ingleses’: Argentina fans search for consolation as Messi misses out on perfect ending
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a major final, but Argentine fans gathered to celebrate their team’s efforts and previous accomplishments rather than mourn the loss.
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
Norway unveiled a memorial for the 77 victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime terror attack, which occurred on July 22, 2011, days before its 15th anniversary.
Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says
Singapore’s acting Minister for Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned following allegations of inappropriate interactions with a woman, with both parties making harassment claims under police investigation.
When is the next FIFA World Cup? 2030 hosts, dates and format
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will span six countries across three continents, featuring centenary matches in South America before moving to main hosts Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.’s new prime minister?
Andy Burnham, a Labour politician from northern England, became the United Kingdom’s new prime minister on Monday after being elected party leader unopposed earlier in the month.
Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements
Israeli government officials and lawmakers participated in a march toward Gaza demanding the reconstruction of Jewish settlements evacuated in 2005, with the event reflecting growing mainstream political support for resettlement plans.
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