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Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine
A Russian military court sentenced a 49-year-old IT specialist to 13 years in prison for donating cryptocurrency to Ukrainian causes, after Binance provided transaction records to investigators.
US’s RFK Jr claims Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr drew criticism for claiming Arabs don’t contribute to science, literature, or win major prizes—assertions contradicted by numerous historical and contemporary examples of Arab innovation and achievement.
Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined the University of Sydney as a lecturer and mentor, focusing on empathetic leadership and social cohesion following her relocation to Australia.
Australian judge rejects prisoner’s human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence lost his legal challenge to a state prison ban on Vegemite, with a judge ruling the restriction was justified despite limiting his cultural rights.
Middle East peace held back by US insistence that Iran is a threat, Oman’s foreign minister says
Oman’s foreign minister calls for a regional security pact including Iran and Gulf states, arguing that US insistence on viewing Iran as a threat has hindered Middle East peace for 50 years.
British politicians among international delegates barred from entering West Bank
An international delegation including British MPs was barred from entering the West Bank to meet Palestinian communities amid escalating violence during olive harvest season.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky
Russian missiles struck Kyiv hours before a humanitarian truce was set to begin in the war-damaged city of Oleshky, killing one person and wounding eight.
Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
Brazil’s leftist President Lula won reelection with a defiant stance against US interference, complicating Trump’s strategy to consolidate US influence across Latin America.
Jordan says ‘terrorists’ killed in Syria in retaliatory strike over church attack
Jordan conducted retaliatory airstrikes against suspected terrorist organizations in Syria following a shooting at a Christian funeral that killed nine people last week in Jordan.
Britain sanctions Sudanese commanders over weaponised rape
Britain sanctioned 15 Sudanese military commanders from both sides of the civil war for alleged war crimes including sexual violence and torture during the fall of el-Fasher.
How Venezuela’s earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs
More than four months after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, survivors who lost limbs face long recoveries with dwindling international aid and psychological challenges alongside physical rehabilitation.
Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access
Private citizens including teachers, journalists, and advocates sued the Trump administration over restrictions limiting news outlets’ White House media access, arguing they need independent reporting for their work.
Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressured the military to take action against Iran ahead of elections, posting an AI-generated nuclear mushroom cloud image while trailing in polls.
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey’s daughter, judge rules
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, ordering her reinstatement and back pay.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reported speaking with his mother for the first time in over five years, saying she remains mentally sharp but is held in near-complete isolation under military control.
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk stated SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink service due to military violations of terms of service. Connectivity was restored after President Trump intervened, though Ukrainian officials disputed Musk’s claims.
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
China’s corruption crackdown continues as the Communist Party meets this week, with investigations involving over 1 million people and targeting senior officials amid concerns about party discipline and loyalty.
First visually impaired Gambian magistrate tests system built for sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, uses assistive technology and sound-based courtroom navigation to preside over cases, while advocating for broader institutional inclusion of people with disabilities.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects in connection with a church attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens in Karak earlier this week.
Israel’s election: The main issues in the words of the leading candidates
Israel’s leading election candidates show broad consensus on military operations while divisions center on judicial oversight and internal governance rather than Palestinian policy or international law compliance.
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