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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol – then North Koreans found K-pop
North Korean defectors describe how K-pop groups like BTS and Blackpink provided hope and freedom through secret listening, despite severe government restrictions on South Korean content.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House defended Argentina’s football team’s right to display a banner supporting their territorial claim to the Falkland Islands after a World Cup victory, while the UK and Fifa face calls to investigate.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
Russian authorities detained blogger Ilya Remeslo on suspicion of spreading false military information, while politician Boris Nadezhdin was convicted of extremist symbol charges, barring him from September parliamentary elections.
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
The U.S.-Iran conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical international waterway through which roughly a fifth of global oil and gas previously transited, raising concerns about freedom of navigation and setting precedents for other strategic passages.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ‘will win this war’, Keir Starmer tells Zelenskyy on final trip as PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv for what he described as his final trip while in office, expressing confidence in Ukraine’s military capabilities and announcing significant military aid including funding for Swedish fighter jets.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ‘will win this war’, Keir Starmer tells Zelenskyy on final trip as PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv for what he described as his final trip while in office, expressing confidence in Ukraine’s military capabilities and announcing significant military aid including funding for Swedish fighter jets.
Tuchel: England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak
England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged his team carries emotional pain from their World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, admitting the nation still lags behind football’s elite teams.
Tuchel: England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak
England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged his team carries emotional pain from their World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, admitting the nation still lags behind football’s elite teams.
Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa
Nelson Mandela Day has become a focal point for debate over South Africa’s handling of immigration, with activist groups using the occasion to target undocumented workers, drawing condemnation from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Germany’s Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France
Germany’s military will participate in a French nuclear drill for the first time this year as part of a new shared deterrence strategy, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
Amazon’s Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles amid emergency response issues
Amazon’s Zoox is recalling 105 autonomous vehicles in the U.S. after safety concerns emerged regarding the vehicles’ inability to detect heavy smoke and potential interference with emergency responders.
Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM
Andy Burnham, former Manchester mayor, has been elected leader of the UK’s governing Labour Party and will become prime minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer.
China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a 29-nation artificial intelligence alliance called WAICO, urging international cooperation on AI development and opposing any single country’s dominance of the technology.
UN urges probe into deaths in Pakistani-administered Kashmir unrest
The UN human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into clashes in Pakistani-administered Kashmir that have killed at least 31 people since last month.
Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant
Satellite imagery reveals new damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant following recent US military strikes during escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims
Nearly 5,000 people have been confirmed dead in earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, with UN estimates suggesting up to 50,000 may remain missing.
Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering
A 28-year-old Vietnamese activist became a rare public figure in her country by joining a Gaza aid flotilla, drawing widespread support among young Vietnamese before her detention by Israeli forces.
Mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, Mary Jo, dies at 91
Mary Jo Campbell, mother of Kardashian-Jenner matriarch Kris Jenner, has died at age 91. Jenner announced the death on Thursday via social media.
Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids
Hong Kong’s security chief warned booksellers to ensure their inventory poses no national security risks, one day after police arrested five people linked to two independent bookstores in the latest enforcement action.
Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities
Over 800 wildfires burning across Canada are generating hazardous air quality alerts across multiple US states, with smoke blanketing major cities from Detroit to New York and forcing evacuations from First Nations communities.
The political risks from war in Iran. And, ICE’s use of force is rising, report finds
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran continues with political implications for President Trump ahead of November’s midterm elections, while a new report documents Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s rising use of force in enforcement operations.
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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
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