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Rubio says Trump administration did not help Bolsonaro flee Brazil to US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies the Trump administration facilitated Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure from Brazil, though Bolsonaro arrived in Miami following his election loss to President Lula.
Police storm Portugal housing protest camp
Portuguese police dispersed housing protesters from a tent camp in Lisbon early Sunday using shields and batons, marking the second major enforcement operation in a week against demonstrations opposing rental legislation.
Gaza doctors struggle with bereavement, overwork, trauma amid genocidal war
Gaza’s healthcare workers face severe psychological trauma from losses and overwork during the ongoing conflict, with most lacking access to mental health services.
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers protest
Bangladesh established a wage board to address garment worker protests demanding higher minimum wages, as clashes with police continue disrupting the capital’s industrial areas.
Mamdani says Trump to grant visa to mother of boy killed in Bronx shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian boy killed in a Bronx shooting, allowing her to travel from Ghana to say goodbye to her son.
What polls say as Trump makes his final push before US midterms
With two days until US midterm elections, Democrats lead Republicans 51.5% to 43.1% in polling averages, while key Senate races remain competitive as both parties emphasize economic issues.
Malawi cattle farmers travel farther as El Nino worsens drought
Cattle farmers in Malawi are traveling increasingly farther to find fodder for livestock as drought conditions intensify, collecting grass from distant riverbanks due to scarcity near their farms.
Alaska’s Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his Pentagon position. The move comes as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran.
Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
Two blockchain analytics firms identified a North Korean state-backed hacking group as likely responsible for a $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency exchange theft, marking the latest suspected cybercrime attributed to the nation.
‘The last fortress’: historic Athens cafe closes as countercultural area gentrifies
Historic Athenian cafe Mouria, a 44-year-old gathering place for intellectuals and activists in the counterculture neighborhood of Exarchia, is closing this weekend as gentrification transforms the district.
Are Houthis using Russian satellites as Saudi Arabia fends off strikes?
An investigation suggests Russian satellites have been assisting Iran-aligned Houthis in targeting Saudi Arabian military and energy infrastructure, including oil pipeline facilities.
RSF senior commander defects, accusing Sudan group’s leadership of nepotism
A senior commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has defected, accusing the paramilitary group’s leadership of operating as a family-controlled enterprise that suppresses dissent.
Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
US and Russian resolutions on the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara both failed at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the mandate’s future uncertain.
‘Plantation tourism’: court victory signals hope in Jamaica’s fight to keep beaches public
A Jamaican court issued an injunction blocking beach access restrictions, marking a significant victory for activists fighting to overturn a colonial-era law that has allowed privatization of public beaches.
‘The city is alive’: A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
Kherson residents are experiencing rare calm from a temporary US-brokered ceasefire, with people returning to streets for the first time in years, though concerns persist about renewed conflict ahead.
Ukraine war briefing: Outrage in Europe after Russian drone kills 14 on rail platform in Dnipro
A Russian drone strike on a railway platform in Dnipro killed at least 14 people Thursday, prompting outrage from European leaders and warnings from Ukraine about additional incoming missile attacks.
China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
China expelled a record 33 officials from the Communist Party at this week’s fifth plenum, with over 25% of the Central Committee’s original membership absent—the highest number of empty chairs in modern history.
Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
A deadly train collision in Spain this week has reshaped the political landscape ahead of next month’s snap election, potentially undermining Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s momentum and shifting focus to railway safety.
Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years’ prison in Pakistan
A Pakistani court has sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over allegations related to a security incident during a cricket tour in 2024.
Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel faces political deadlock after elections, with neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor challenger Eisenkot able to form a majority government without compromising campaign promises.
‘Swift justice’: Student List supporters focus on cleaning up Serbia’s rotten institutions
Serbia’s Student List, a direct democracy movement, won Sunday’s election and vowed to clean up institutions after 14 years under populist leader Aleksandar Vučić, calling for dismissals of senior law enforcement officials and anti-corruption reforms.
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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...