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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Wildfires in France’s Gironde region flare up amid a fourth heatwave expected to bring 40C temperatures, with over 70,000 evacuated and 2,000 firefighters deployed to contain the flames.
Ukraine negotiator: ‘We have the upper hand’
Ukraine’s chief negotiator says Kyiv has momentum in talks with Russia, citing successful long-range drone strikes and stalled Russian advances on the battlefield.
Nigeria drug trade: How Mexican cartels have outsourced meth labs
Nigerian authorities have dismantled multiple methamphetamine laboratories operated by Mexican cartels, with four of five labs raided this year located in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in global drug production patterns.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration banned imports of new Chinese-made humanoid robots and power inverters on Tuesday, citing national security concerns over potential surveillance and cyberattack risks.
‘The heat took him from me’: India’s death toll rises amid escalating heat crisis
India’s death toll from extreme heat is rising amid a severe climate crisis, with experts warning the true number of fatalities is being dangerously undercounted by official statistics.
‘Israeli settlers laid siege to our home’: Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
Palestinian villages in the West Bank face weekly attacks by Israeli settlers, with residents describing their homes as under siege as settlement outposts expand across the territory.
China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
China’s coastguard and civilian maritime fleet are conducting expanded patrols east of Taiwan through June and July, marking the first time such operations have shifted to Taiwan’s eastern waters in rapid succession, raising concerns about a potential containment strategy.
Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US military installations in the Middle East, which US forces reported intercepting. The attack occurred as President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House.
Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted industrial sites in Russia’s Ryazan, sparking fires and forcing Wildberries to evacuate warehouses, while Russia launched attacks across Ukraine causing casualties.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with President Trump at the White House, describing it as a “good meeting” and discussing military cooperation and peace efforts to end the conflict with Russia.
New Party: Why Turkiye’s opposition suffered a split and what that means
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced formation of a new political party after his ousting from the main opposition Republican People’s Party, alongside 90 breakaway lawmakers.
Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
Covert monitoring teams in Sudan’s Darfur region document systematic abuses by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including mass killings, sexual violence, and arbitrary detention, while facing extreme security challenges.
Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Newly released documentary footage shows Senator Lindsey Graham claimed he persuaded President Trump to join Israel in war against Iran and offered to lobby for attacks on Lebanon, before his death on July 11.
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak after completing a mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new cases detected, while the DRC continues facing a larger epidemic.
‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinian ambulance drivers face severe delays at Israeli checkpoints following a military operation, with some trips requiring detours of up to 100 kilometers and resulting in preventable deaths of patients unable to reach hospitals.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
Malaysia’s foreign minister calls for stricter controls on UNHCR refugee documentation and suggests reconsidering the agency’s presence after authorities detained over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur.
France and Spain wildfires: Witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with residents describing intense flames, thick smoke, and widespread fear across affected regions.
‘Do the right thing’: Savannah Guthrie pleads to mother’s kidnappers
Television presenter Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother Nancy’s abductors in a video, begging them to reveal her location. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home in January and investigators believe she was kidnapped.
China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen’s Houthi movement aims to control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait like Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global maritime trade, according to the Yemeni government’s foreign minister-designate.
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
The FAA warned that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX planes in the US may have been improperly installed and could require inspection to prevent passenger injuries during emergencies.
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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...