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Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims that June’s election was rigged, rejecting the legitimacy of his right-wing successor days before the presidential transition.
Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians
German politicians who survived cancer are pushing legislation to protect long-term cancer survivors from discrimination in insurance, loans, and employment, citing a 5.5 million-person population facing such barriers.
Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to match its traditional spelling and pronunciation in the national language, returning to its heritage identity.
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption by businessman Yorgen Fenech and government officials when she died in a car bombing in October 2017, a court heard during the murder trial.
Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
At least five people were killed and 10 injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse near Moscow overnight Monday, according to the region’s governor. Ukraine has been targeting facilities operated by Wildberries, which Kyiv says supply the Russian military.
What is Trump Media’s Truth API and why is it controversial?
Trump Media launched a paid data service offering Wall Street firms faster access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, raising legal and ethical concerns about presidential profiteering.
Colombia’s elephant-costumed anti-corruption activist sworn in as senator
Colombia’s newest senator, Luis Carlos Rúa, was sworn in while wearing a white elephant costume, having campaigned anonymously for five years as an anti-corruption activist exposing wasteful public works projects.
At least 13 killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza days after Hamas accepted a disarmament plan involving weapons transfer to the US-backed Board of Peace.
Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’
Suspected mass bird flu deaths have been detected in a second Australian state, with officials warning of a “long and difficult journey” ahead as the deadly H5 virus continues spreading.
US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak
US health authorities confirmed the first two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, both individuals with underlying health conditions. The outbreak has sickened thousands nationwide.
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims
At least five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed as human trafficking victims by the Home Office, with police investigating who may have facilitated the deceased businessman’s crimes.
NEET: How India’s exam paper leak ended young lives
At least 21 students in India died by suicide following cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test due to a question paper leak, sparking youth protests and the resignation of the education minister.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces hit Wildberries again amid deadly trade of strikes with Russia
Ukrainian drones struck Russian targets including a Wildberries warehouse, killing at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five in ongoing strikes across both nations.
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout. The state utility announced the failure but provided no immediate details on cause, extent, or restoration timeline.
U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after American and Japanese officials confirmed coordinated market interventions, with the exchange rate falling to 156.34 yen per dollar on Monday.
Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?
A bystander named Jordan Salinas confronted an armed shooter at an Idaho restaurant on Saturday, helping prevent further casualties. At least three people were killed and several others wounded in the incident.
‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs
International networks are organizing drug-facilitated sexual assaults, sharing footage online and recruiting participants through encrypted platforms like Telegram, with law enforcement identifying hundreds of perpetrators across multiple countries.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers while US officials provide limited protection, despite many being US citizens with deep American ties.
From a mother’s grief to a nation’s fury: How an exam leak became a political storm
An 18-year-old Indian student’s suicide following the cancellation of medical exam results triggered nationwide protests that forced the education minister’s resignation, highlighting systemic issues in the country’s high-pressure education system.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged Trump to prioritize diplomatic dialogue with Iran over military escalation, hours before the US president announced a pause in strikes.
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
At least 72 people died after roughly 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over several days, prompting EU member states to call for coordinated border measures.
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