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Syrian government and leaders of Druze minority announce new ceasefire as Israel continues strikes
Read full article: Syrian government and leaders of Druze minority announce new ceasefire as Israel continues strikesSyrian officials and Druze leaders announce a renewed ceasefire after days of violent clashes.

US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini
Read full article: US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to the African kingdom of EswatiniThe United States says it has sent five immigrants to the small African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program.

In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
Read full article: In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes othersIn Uganda, politics often intertwines with spiritual beliefs, as many politicians secretly consult traditional healers or witch doctors for perceived advantages.

Trump's 50-day ultimatum gives Russia a chance to wear down Ukraine
Read full article: Trump's 50-day ultimatum gives Russia a chance to wear down UkrainePresident Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive.

Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
Read full article: Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel RussiaPresident Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.

Trump wields tariffs to sway Putin on Ukraine. Here's how they might work, or not
Read full article: Trump wields tariffs to sway Putin on Ukraine. Here's how they might work, or notRussian President Vladimir Putin has sacrificed an estimated 1 million of his soldiers, killed and wounded, in a three-year campaign to crush Ukraine.

UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop 'genocide' in Gaza
Read full article: UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop 'genocide' in GazaThe United Nations’ special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank has called for global action to stop what she describes as “genocide” in Gaza.

France's prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
Read full article: France's prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economyFrance’s prime minister has proposed cutting two public holidays to save money in next year’s budget.

UN finds rising child malnutrition in Gaza, where officials say Israeli strikes kill 93 people
Read full article: UN finds rising child malnutrition in Gaza, where officials say Israeli strikes kill 93 peopleThe U.N. reports that child malnutrition in Gaza has doubled since Israel restricted food entry in March.

Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro echoes Trump by describing his coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt'
Read full article: Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro echoes Trump by describing his coup plot trial as a 'witch hunt'Brazil’s chief prosecutor has called for a guilty verdict in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of leading a coup plot that sought to overturn the 2022 election result.

Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
Read full article: Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to PompeiiAn mosaic panel on travertine slabs depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era has been returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.

Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leak
Read full article: Thousands of Afghans have been brought to Britain in secrecy after a data leakThousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their identities raised fears that the Taliban could target them.

Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
Read full article: Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and HungaryThe first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary are back on Earth.

EU ministers request more detail and action from Israel on aid deal for Gaza
Read full article: EU ministers request more detail and action from Israel on aid deal for GazaThe European Union is seeking updates and more action from Israel on implementing a new deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and Gaza
Read full article: Netanyahu's governing coalition is fracturing. Here's what it means for Israel and GazaAn Israeli ultra-Orthodox party has announced plans to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government.

Australian Prime Minister complains to President Xi about Chinese live-fire exercises
Read full article: Australian Prime Minister complains to President Xi about Chinese live-fire exercisesAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping over a Chinese naval live-fire exercise near Australia.

Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year
Read full article: Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last yearBangladesh was at the precipice of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising.

They cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree. Now they face over 4 years in prison
Read full article: They cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree. Now they face over 4 years in prisonTwo men who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree have been sentenced to over four years in prison.

With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in
Read full article: With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps inAn appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.

Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with China
Read full article: Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with ChinaSenate Democrats say President Donald Trump's policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China.

Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of Destiny
Read full article: Man charged after kilt-wearing attacker smashes case holding Scotland's Stone of DestinyA man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny.

Here's what triggered the latest deadly violence in Syria, and why it matters
Read full article: Here's what triggered the latest deadly violence in Syria, and why it mattersClashes between Syrian government forces and Druze armed groups have escalated, drawing Israeli intervention and raising fears of a breakdown in the country’s fragile postwar order.

Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airport
Read full article: Police say 4 people were killed in a small plane crash at London Southend airportPolice say all four people aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport on Sunday are dead.

German customs officials show images of tarantulas hidden in spongecake boxes after smuggling bust
Read full article: German customs officials show images of tarantulas hidden in spongecake boxes after smuggling bustCustoms officials have released photos from a seizure of roughly 1,500 young tarantulas found inside plastic containers that had been hidden in chocolate spongecake boxes shipped to an airport in western Germany.

Kosovo fighter's sentence cut to 13 years despite court upholding convictions for murder and torture
Read full article: Kosovo fighter's sentence cut to 13 years despite court upholding convictions for murder and tortureA European Union-backed court has upheld convictions against former Kosovo Liberation Army fighter Pjetër Shala for murder, torture and arbitrary detention.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
Read full article: Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for UkrainePresident Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days.

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces clash with Druze militias
Read full article: Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces clash with Druze militiasIsrael has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clash with Druze militias.

The reconstruction of Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange takes shape after a destructive fire
Read full article: The reconstruction of Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange takes shape after a destructive fireThe multistage restoration of Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange is taking shape 15 months after a fire destroyed more than half of the 400-year-old building.

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
Read full article: India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energyThe Indian government has proposed requiring the lowest temperature setting on all new air conditioners to be 20 Celsius, or 68 Fahrenheit.

Search ends for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea
Read full article: Search ends for those missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sink ship in Red SeaThe search for those missing after Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea has ended as at least four people are presumed dead and 11 others remain unaccounted for.

Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September
Read full article: Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in SeptemberU.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19 when he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

French President Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in next two years
Read full article: French President Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in next two yearsFrench President Emmanuel Macron has announced $7.6 billion euros in additional military spending over the next two years.

Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies at 82
Read full article: Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies at 82Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82.

Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales
Read full article: Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons salesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can then pass on to Ukraine.

The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
Read full article: The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1The European Union has decided to hold off on imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to begin Monday.

Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war deaths top 58,000
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war deaths top 58,000Health officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 32 people, including six children at a water collection point.

Ukraine's security agency says it killed Russian agents suspected of gunning down its officer
Read full article: Ukraine's security agency says it killed Russian agents suspected of gunning down its officerUkraine's security agency says it has killed Russian agents suspected of assassinating a senior officer in Kyiv.

More than 70 arrested at UK protests in support of banned group Palestine Action
Read full article: More than 70 arrested at UK protests in support of banned group Palestine ActionAuthorities have arrested over 70 people during protests in the U.K. over the British government's decision to classify the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.

Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacks
Read full article: Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacksIran’s foreign minister says the country is open to resuming nuclear talks with the U.S. if guaranteed no further attacks.

Turkish president hails the start of disarmament by militant Kurdish separatists
Read full article: Turkish president hails the start of disarmament by militant Kurdish separatistsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hailed the disarmament of militant Kurdish separatists as the end of a “painful chapter” in Turkey’s history.

59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid
Read full article: 59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aidWitnesses and health workers say at least 31 Palestinians have been shot dead in Gaza while seeking food aid.

Cambodian sites of Khmer Rouge brutality added to UNESCO heritage list
Read full article: Cambodian sites of Khmer Rouge brutality added to UNESCO heritage listThree sites used by Cambodia’s brutal Khmer Rouge regime as torture and execution sites 50 years ago have been added by UNESCO to its World Heritage List.

Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says
Read full article: Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report saysPreliminary findings into last month’s Air India plane crash suggest the aircraft’s fuel control switches were turned off, causing a loss of engine thrust shortly after takeoff.

Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says
Read full article: Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency saysSand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment.

A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in Gaza
Read full article: A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in GazaA father in Gaza is mourning two young sons who were killed in an Israeli strike outside a clinic in the Gaza Strip, where they had gone to get food supplements.

Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud
Read full article: Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraudFrench prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving Elon Musk's platform X.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iran threatens her life after its war with Israel
Read full article: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi says Iran threatens her life after its war with IsraelThe Norwegian Nobel Committee warns that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi faces threats to her life from Iranian security services.