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Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has experienced a deadly crackdown against protesters, with local groups reporting at least 30 deaths over two days amid weeks of civil unrest.
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.
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India’s Modi government accepted the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan following massive protests by a youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta party over an exam paper leak.
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits UK naval base with new Prime Minister Burnham, marking Burnham’s first overseas visitor and underscoring Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine.
Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Sunday at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, with police searching for a second suspect.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Oil prices plunged over 9% as the US and Iran agreed to pause military attacks, offering hope for de-escalation after weeks of conflict threatened global energy supplies.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo withdrew from consideration as Italy’s national football coach following backlash over his role as ambassador for a Russian betting firm with controversial ties.
‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, creator of the controversial ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions featuring plastinated human remains, has died at 81 following a brain haemorrhage in Germany.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
A 21-year-old suspected of attacking Berlin Pride, killing one person and injuring 29 others, had been released from custody weeks earlier despite prior terrorism-related convictions, prompting widespread scrutiny.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and described learning to live with the unpredictable neurological condition.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year championship drought by winning the all-Ireland senior football championship, defeating Kerry and breaking a supposed curse that had haunted the county since 1951.
What is happening in the Occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank early this week, spray-painting racist graffiti as part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the region.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
A retired Chilean colonel has been arrested more than 50 years after being convicted of murdering folk singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship in 1973.
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