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How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel
A July 18 ambush in Mali killed at least 50 soldiers, highlighting increasingly coordinated armed group alliances that are challenging the military government’s security strategy despite Russian military support.
More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania
At least 143 refugees and migrants are dead or missing from a boat stranded off Mauritania that departed from The Gambia bound for Europe, according to the UN refugee agency.
Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
Israel’s parliament dissolved on July 17 ahead of October 27 elections, with the UN reporting at least 57 Palestinians killed between July 13-20 amid escalating military operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
Japan recorded its first “cruelly hot day” with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, as the country experiences increasingly severe heat waves affecting agriculture, sports, and public health.
France approves social media ban for under-15s
France’s parliament approved a ban on social media for under-15s beginning January 2027, making it the first European country to implement such restrictions amid growing concerns about children’s mental health.
Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
Two Saudi oil tankers turned around in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthis announced a naval blockade, as the US conducted its 11th consecutive round of strikes against Iran amid escalating regional tensions.
Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus
A female common marmoset was discovered abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus, prompting concerns from animal welfare groups that new primate licensing requirements may trigger more abandonments.
Police detain Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained by police during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Modi’s residence as student-led “Cockroach” protests demanding educational reform and government accountability continue to expand despite a harsh crackdown.
Trump vows to help Lebanon but offers no timeline for Israeli withdrawal
President Trump met with Lebanese President Aoun at the White House, pledging US assistance but offering no concrete timeline for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Jantar Mantar: What is the Gen Z CJP protest in Delhi about?
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters have occupied Delhi’s streets demanding the education minister’s resignation, transforming a satirical online movement called the Cockroach Janta Party into India’s most visible youth movement.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to ‘intensify’ trade talks
US President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian goods in retaliation for alleged unequal treatment of American cars, dairy and alcohol, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pledge intensified trade negotiations.
‘Anti-ICE’ Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
A former Army soldier was arrested after setting fire outside a Manhattan federal building housing ICE offices, injuring three people during an incident involving fireworks and multiple weapons.
Lebanese army enters ‘pilot zone’, as villagers return amid Israel deal
The Lebanese army has deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya as part of a pilot zone agreement with Israel, with displaced residents beginning to return to southern villages.
China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
China and the Philippines blamed each other following a confrontation between their vessels near a disputed South China Sea shoal that left a Philippine sailor injured.
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured during recent escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed, as Tehran launched reprisals including attacks on military facilities across the Middle East.
Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time
A Chinese missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone for the first time, prompting Japan to lodge a diplomatic protest citing navigation safety concerns.
‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election
Khalil al-Hayya’s election as Hamas leader has drawn mixed reactions from Gaza residents, who say immediate concerns like food, water, and shelter take priority over political leadership changes.
‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs
A spreadsheet from 2013 shows Israel tracked over 150 global humanitarian organizations, flagging those perceived as critical of Israeli policies or supportive of the BDS movement.
Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Nigel Farage and Reform UK face mounting scandals over undisclosed cryptocurrency funding and ties to billionaire Christopher Harborne, triggering criminal and parliamentary investigations amid concerns over crypto’s growing influence in British politics.
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Ten crew members died when Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, marking the deadliest attack on merchant vessels in the Black Sea amid intensifying Russian strikes.
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to deliver a farewell address on July 20 amid tensions over the disputed presidential election and disagreements with his successor over the transfer-of-power procedures.
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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...