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Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel returned to Gaza on Monday, arriving at a hospital in Khan Younis with visible signs of physical trauma and describing harsh detention conditions.
‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
Pakistan-administered Kashmir held the first round of local elections amid heavy security and violence that killed dozens in preceding weeks, with protest movements demanding electoral reforms.
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain face unprecedented wildfires exacerbated by pyrocumulonimbus clouds—fire-generated thunderstorms that create dangerous wind patterns and lightning, potentially spreading blazes further.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
A 21-year-old German citizen was fatally shot by police in Berlin after allegedly driving a van into a Pride celebration crowd, killing one woman and injuring 29 others in what authorities describe as an Islamist terror attack.
Andy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, during which the nations will share electronic warfare technology intellectual property.
Jaismine Lamboria: The Indian Army’s first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria, India’s first female army boxer and reigning 57kg world champion, aims to upgrade her Commonwealth Games bronze medal to gold at Glasgow later this month.
Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a ‘thief’ and ‘convict’
Argentina’s president Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires in response to the diplomatic incident.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sales
Fast-fashion retailer Shein reported a $99 million quarterly loss as tariff changes and geopolitical tensions impacted sales ahead of its Hong Kong stock market debut.
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Russian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least six people including a child at a supermarket in Chernihiv, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied areas killed four.
Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
Sudan’s army announced it recaptured a major highway linking Khartoum to el-Obeid on Sunday, claiming the move will enable troop movements and supplies while blocking rival paramilitary forces from seizing the besieged city.
Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts
Protesters in Tripoli blocked roads and shut public buildings to oppose prolonged power cuts and high electricity rates, with demonstrations spreading across multiple districts of Libya’s capital.
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
Pakistan-administered Kashmir faces elections complicated by protests over 12 assembly seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, with voting split across three dates and a major activist movement calling for a boycott.
Dharmendra Pradhan, CJP protest: India’s Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
India’s education minister resigned after intense youth-led street protests, marking a rare political victory for Gen Z demonstrators and sparking broader demands for government accountability.
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