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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 says Israeli occupation in Lebanon would breach US deal
NewsFeedIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the war with the US is over, warning that any continued Israeli occupation in Lebanon would be a violation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Tehran and Washington DC, which is set to be signed in person on...
G7 leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda
Leaders of the G7 are expected to focus on the United States deal with Iran and the Russian war on Ukraine at their meeting in France, with US President Donald Trump likely to be urged to quickly finalise the agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.French...
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
NewsFeedFans in Tehran and Los Angeles celebrated Iran’s World Cup 2-2 draw with New Zealand, despite the match in the US being tinged by war, politics and a clash of flags.Published On 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd...
What to know about this week’s US primary elections
Voters will head to the polls in several states and the national capital this week as the United States takes another step towards the all-important midterm elections in November, when control of the US Congress will be on the line.The midterms will also serve as a...
Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures
Published On 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Football fans around the world are gathering to watch the World Cup together, from small neighbourhood living rooms to giant outdoor screens.In city squares, stadium plazas, cafes and packed fan zones, supporters in team colours and...
Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity
The alleged crimes committed by Bozize’s security forces include murder, enforced disappearances, torture and rape. Published On 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2026A United Nations-backed court in the Central African Republic (CAR) has begun the trial in absentia of former...
Eight people killed in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash: What we know
EXPLAINERThe aircraft, one of the US Air Force’s longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.A long-range United States military aircraft has crashed in the state of California, killing all eight people on board, officials confirm.The...
Palestine weekly wrap: World sanctions settlers, Israel funds settlements
This week, moves by France to bar a senior Israeli minister, six Western states sanctioned settler networks and an Amnesty International accusation that Israel was implementing a “state-sponsored” campaign of ethnic cleansing in a drive to effectively annex parts of...
Israel uses ‘battlefield evidence’ to prosecute Palestinians abroad
Since Israel launched its latest war on Gaza, Palestinian activist Mohammad Hannoun has been a figurehead in demonstrations across Italy.Wrapped in a keffiyeh and waving the national flag, as head of the Palestinian Association in Italy he delivered impassioned...
Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup
Los Angeles – “I’m sure when we score a goal today, everyone will be cheering.”That was the prediction of Iranian fan Parsa Tafreshi, who had travelled from New York to Los Angeles to see Iran take on New Zealand on Monday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of...
UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means
British forces have seized a Russian-linked oil tanker suspected of breaching sanctions while transiting the English Channel on Sunday, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as a significant setback for Moscow’s efforts to fund its war in Ukraine.“This...
US says Iran nuclear talks begin after framework deal signing
NewsFeedThe White House says the proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran is only a framework agreement, not a final peace deal. US officials say negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme will begin after the June 19 signing, with sanctions relief tied to...