Senegal newspapers go dark amid press freedom warnings
Senegalese commuters hoping to browse the news on their way to work were left disappointed on Tuesday - most national newspapers refused to publish in protest against what they see as…
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Zelensky: Ukraine controls 74 Russian localities in Kursk incursion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said his country's forces have seized dozens of Russian localities in the southern region of Kursk, one week into its surprise…
India’s new law punishes men who break off promises after sex
[Source] India’s new criminal code, the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), has sparked controversy with the introduction of Section 69, a law that penalizes men who engage in sexual…
China port explosion snarls trans-Pacific container trade
The closure of Ningbo Beilun’s Phase III Terminal is expected to have cascading effects on the main trans-Pacific trade lanes out of Asia, and the supply chain at large, in the midst of…
LRA rebel commander found guilty of war crimes in Uganda
A child soldier-turned-rebel commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a landmark case in Uganda. Thomas…
Oil and gas contract value momentum increases in Q2 2024
Global oil and gas contract activity boosted with Petrobras' key upstream contracts. The industry witnessed a significant 47% increase in total disclosed value, rising from $37.3bn in Q1…
UN rights chief concerned about arbitrary detentions and excessive force in Venezuela's crackdown
BERLIN (AP) — The United Nations' top human rights official expressed concern Tuesday over arbitrary detentions and “disproportionate use of force” in Venezuela as security forces crack…
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir in provocative visit to the Temple Mount
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of a far-right religious party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government, again rejected talks with Hamas during…
UN chief calls for permanent Africa Security Council seat
UN chief António Guterres has called for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council as part of reforms to correct historical injustices. The Security Council - the five…
UN reports widescale war crimes by Myanmar junta against rebels
The use of force against the Myanmar population by the country's military has increased, the UN body investigating human rights violations in the country said in a report, released on…
Exploring Frankenwald, part of East Germany's infamous death strip
Two families in East Germany, longing for freedom, built their own hot air balloon out of masses of taffeta, bought secretly in preparations that took more than a year. They planned to…
Thief dismantles A/C units in China to sell them during heatwave
The summer heat in China has led a man to commit an unusual series of thefts that took some handy skills to complete - he dismantled more than 20 air conditioners, tried to sell them, and…
Crews battle scattered fires in Athens suburbs, helped by calmer winds and reinforcements
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters in Greece battled scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to contain the remains of the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs of Athens,…
Month-old timelapse video falsely linked to 'flooding in southern India'
Screenshot of the false X post, captured on August 8, 2024 The clip was shared after at least 108 people were killed after landslides triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea…
Colombian villagers release more than 60 soldiers who had been held captive for 3 days
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's defense ministry on Monday said 66 soldiers who had been “kidnapped” by villagers in the south of the country were released unharmed and will continue to…
'Blood on their hands' and 'Starmer warns Iran'
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Burglars hit L.A. County shoe store for 2nd time in a week
The owners of Solez, a recently opened shoe store in La Cañada Flintridge, say they are frustrated after getting burglarized for the second time in a week. The first break-in happened last…
The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India
Like his father and grandfather before him, Phool dev Shahni once made a living by diving to the bottom of 8ft-deep (2.4m), muddy ponds. "I used to dive in 7 to 8ft of water for hours a…
Russia evacuates 180,000 civilians as Putin decries attack in Kursk region
Russia has evacuated some 180,000 people from Kursk as President Vladimir Putin decried a Ukrainian offensive in the border region and accused Kyiv of seeking to “create discord” and…
One Israeli hostage killed and 2 injured in Gaza by al-Qassam Brigades soldiers, Hamas says
One Israeli hostage was killed and two were injured in two separate incidents involving al-Qassam fighters in Gaza, according to a statement from Hamas' military wing spokesperson Abu…
UK's Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to "refrain" from attacking Israel during a phone call with Iran's new president. Sir Keir told Masoud Pezeshkian there was a "serious…
Amid Red Sea Drama, Europe Imports More Chinese Cargo Via Rail
The ongoing onslaught of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea led to soaring ocean freight rates throughout much of 2024 as ocean carriers rerouted ships around southern…
Turkey hosts another round of talks to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey hosted a second round of talks on Monday between east African neighbors Ethiopia and Somalia to try and resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the…
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq kms of Russian territory
Ukraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full scale…