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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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Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration
As Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain comes to an end, the party that might have been expected to welcome a papal visit most enthusiastically is instead the most uncomfortable. Vox, the far-right party led by Santiago Abascal, treats Catholicism as a foundational marker of...
Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat
EXPLAINERTrump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal. Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026United States President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third straight night of planned attacks on Iran, saying talks with...
South Korea rally to beat Czechia 2-1 on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a come-from-behind win over Czechia in a Group A encounter. Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the...
Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer
NewsFeedPolice officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker, who is a ‘die-hard football fan, living and breathing the World Cup fever’.Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions
NewsFeedIran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer to approval than ever before. Iranian officials remain cautious, citing past instances where talk of diplomacy was followed by US military action.Published On 12 Jun...
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea, a move...
Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank
NewsFeedBoth Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence across the occupied West Bank over the past three years. What’s driving the escalation? Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan breaks it...
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
Game TheoryHow does a football penalty become a story about survival? As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, many eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic. Born in the US, to a family affected by the Srebrenica genocide, his...
White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms
NewsFeedWhite House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday on Sunday. A lawsuit is being considered to halt the event, raising questions of corruption and impropriety on the president’s...
Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal
Wall Street and Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran. Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Stock markets have surged following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he called off planned strikes against Iran and a peace deal with...
Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story
NewsFeedAs Iran’s footballers settle into their World Cup camp in Tijuana, Alireza Jahanbakhsh says he’s heard cartels love Iranians and revealed an encounter with members of one group. The Team Melli captain says he and a friend were robbed on a previous trip to the...
Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?
Pretoria, South Africa – As global sentiment towards Africa turns sharply pessimistic, with aid cuts, foreign investment retreating, and governance scores stagnating, one structural fact remains: the continent is becoming demographically unavoidable.Africa is home to...