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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
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...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
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Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row
By AFP and ReutersPublished On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Iran’s World Cup squad has landed in Tijuana, Mexico ahead of the World Cup – amid a diplomatic row with cohosts United States, which is at war with Tehran and has refused visas for several members of the Iranian...
Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues
NewsFeedIran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US, after last-minute visas were approved for players, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles. The team shifted its base to Tijuana amid uncertainty over US...
Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?
It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.Despite brokering a ceasefire on paper, the United States is not standing in the way of Israel’s war on Lebanon, argues Imad Harb, senior fellow at...
The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen
A young girl lies in a hospital bed in Taiz, southwest Yemen, recovering from surgery to treat her atrial septal defect (ASD), better known as “hole in the heart”.“May I take a picture of you?” a visitor asks. She smiles, slowly adjusts her position, and gets ready...
Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff
Polls have opened in Peru’s presidential run-off, culminating an election season marred by confusion and protest.Issues of crime, corruption and voter disillusionment following years of political turmoil loomed large over Sunday’s vote, which saw right-wing candidate...
Army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno State
Two infants succumbed to the ‘harsh conditions’ of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, the army says. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026The Nigerian army says it has secured the release of 360 people abducted by Boko Haram earlier this year in the...
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ‘ceasefire’ talks
At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026The Israeli army has killed at least nine people and injured dozens of others across the Gaza Strip since dawn, according...
Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship
They had just pushed Eleni next to me, forcing her to her knees, her face squeezed against the cold metallic container.She turned to me and whispered, “How are you?”“Been better, to be honest,” I thought to myself. That’s all I could think of, as if a mediocre attempt...
World Cup 2026 in numbers: Key statistical goals, titles and age records
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already set records for being the grandest tournament to date – most host nations, most matches and organisers’ claims of record attendance.For the first time in history, three nations will be hosting the global showpiece – Canada, Mexico...
FIFA U-turns on water bottle policy in US, Canada stadiums after backlash
New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA’s decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026FIFA has made changes to its stadium policy, allowing fans to bring disposable water bottles into match stadiums after a ban...
Giant crowds greet Pope Leo at public mass in Madrid, Spain
The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026An oceanic crowd has filled the streets of the Spanish capital Madrid with chants, cheers and applause to greet Pope Leo XIV on the...
Los Angeles tiny homes move people off streets amid World Cup spotlight
NewsFeedThousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness. But with around 72,000 people unhoused across the county, advocates say the shelters fall far short of addressing the scale of the...