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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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At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘ruthless’ US blockade
Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have widened in recent months. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Cuba has denounced the “ruthless” US embargo against the island during a United Nations General Assembly debate.“The government of the United States is...
Childhood on hold: How Gaza’s children spend a summer without play
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – In a partially destroyed building in western Gaza City, Faten Nabhan sat, surrounded by her six school-age children, taking a brief rest after a morning spent filling water containers from the trucks that visit the camp.Faten, 35, tries to fill...
Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
Damascus was rocked on Tuesday by explosions during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first European Union leader to visit the country since forces led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa deposed Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.A separate bomb explosion at a...
Argentina fan waves Israeli flag at World Cup match with Egypt
NewsFeedAn Argentina fan waves the Israeli flag during his team’s Round of 16 match against Egypt. Some viewed it as a provocation towards Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, who dedicated Egypt’s first-ever World Cup knockout victory to the people of Gaza.Published On 8...
Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Iraq as US strikes hit Iran
NewsFeedThe coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in one of Shia Islam’s holiest cities, Najaf in Iraq ahead of his burial on Thursday. Iran’s president attended the arrival ceremony in Iraq, but was forced to cut short his visit...
99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday
On July 8, at about 11:10 GMT, about 99 percent of the world experiences sunlight at the same time.Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Because of Earth’s tilt and the timing of the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, about 99 percent of the world’s population – some 8.2...
Triumph to disaster: Egypt’s pride remains as they bow out of World Cup
Cairo, Egypt – It was a night bookended by triumph and tears as Egyptians watched their team lead against reigning world champions Argentina by two goals in Atlanta – only for the match to turn on its head in the space of 13 minutes and knock the Pharaohs out of the...
Oil prices surge as US strikes Iran, reversing slide to pre-war levels
Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Oil prices have surged as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran threaten to derail a fragile ceasefire...
IOC eases restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of 2028 games
NewsFeedThe International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in some team events and qualifying competitions ahead of the Los Angeles games in 2028. But the IOC has kept a ban on Russian flags and its...
FIFA condemns fan’s racist attack on IShowSpeed at Argentina World Cup match
An Argenitna supporter told Speed to ‘go cry at the zoo’ on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami. Published On 8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026FIFA has condemned the racist abuse hurled at social media influencer IShowSpeed during his livestream at a World Cup...
Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence
NewsFeedFormer officials warn that Trump’s intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security. Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who replaced Tulsi Gabbard, has already dismissed 19 officers accused of being part of the ‘deep...
VAR call, Argentina win over Egypt raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup
The clamour surrounding the World Cup’s controversy involving US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had barely died down when another arose in the aftermath of Argentina’s controversial 3-2 win over Egypt in the round-of-16 match in Atlanta.As the...