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Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?
Zimbabwe is restricting unprocessed mineral exports to build domestic processing industries, but smaller miners worry they lack the capital and infrastructure to participate in the transformation.
Left-wing Democrats are riding high – but can they lure back swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats in Michigan are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but party divisions persist over whether such candidates can win back working-class swing voters who shifted to Trump.
Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa
South Africa has experienced violent demonstrations against immigrants since March, with armed robberies and forced displacement targeting foreign nationals in informal settlements near Johannesburg.
Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
Israel announced plans for a major military operation in the West Bank following clashes in a Palestinian village that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead, with dozens more reported wounded.
US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes
The US expanded military strikes across Iran as President Trump threatened major punishment against Tehran and Houthi forces over Red Sea shipping attacks, while ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.
‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites
Greece is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, with the World Heritage Committee set to discuss the nomination this week at its annual session in South Korea.
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Iran’s government and state television are in a public dispute over media coverage of US negotiations, with mediators from Oman pushing diplomatic talks amid ongoing military tensions.
How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias
Israel’s parliament approved sweeping media reforms that strip oversight safeguards and eliminate journalism standards. Media freedom groups and opposition lawmakers challenged the legislation before elections later this year.
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about ‘inaccurate’ US history
President Trump has ordered warning signs placed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, directing visitors to locations offering what his administration considers more accurate information about U.S. history.
U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. And, Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results
The Trump administration signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia allowing American companies to operate commercial nuclear power plants, though the deal lacks certain oversight provisions.
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
The US has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, justified on forced labour grounds.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with far-right US activist Laura Loomer for an interview, marking a reversal in her long-standing opposition to Ukraine aid and criticism of Kyiv.
US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues
A U.S. appeals court ruled that immigration authorities cannot detain a Georgetown University scholar facing deportation over his pro-Palestine activism, siding with his constitutional claims.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?
ICC members vote today on whether to remove prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The decision comes amid his investigation into Gaza war crimes.
Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reversed his previous pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing lack of legal authority and calling on federal officials to enforce an ICC warrant instead.
‘What was their crime?’: BBC visits Iran school in Minab where strike killed 120 children
A strike on an Iranian school in February killed 156 people, including 120 children, in what experts say was likely a US military operation. The school was located next to an IRGC compound in the southern city of Minab.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000, with over 2,500 confirmed cases since the epidemic was declared in May.
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
France has evacuated approximately 20,000 people as wildfires spread across the Gironde region in the south-west, destroying around 3,400 hectares of land near the Bay of Arcachon.
South Korea: Woman acquitted of murdering newborn after delivery
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman of murdering her newborn after terminating her pregnancy at 36 weeks, reigniting debate over the country’s unclear abortion regulations.
Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
Swedish owners of a Viking ship replica used in the Hollywood film The Odyssey claim Universal has not paid $6,000 in repair costs after the vessel was allegedly damaged during production.
Yemen faces a new challenge amid prospects of confrontation
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis have announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacked tankers in the Red Sea, escalating the conflict and threatening critical global trade routes through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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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...