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WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal
Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza.
South Korea's ex first lady arrested over corruption allegations
Investigators are seeking to charge Kim over alleged crimes in one of three probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government, targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April.
466 arrested in protests backing banned group Palestine Action
Hundreds of protesters in central London showing support to recently banned Palestine Action group have been arrested.
Trump raises bounty for President Nicolás Maduro's arrest to $50 milli
US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Washington has seized more than $700 million in assets directly linked to Venezuela’s leftist President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US accuses of being a narco-trafficker.
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Florida woman arrested over treating thousands while posing as nurse
The county sheriff who announced her detention called it "one of the most disturbing cases of medical fraud we’ve ever investigated".
Far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault
Former leader of the far-right English Defence League was arrested by British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.
Pakistan sentences 108 Imran Khan's party members over 2023 protests
Khan has remained in jail since his arrest in 2023 which sparked the protests, and faces over 150 charges. He and his supporters claim that they are part of a broader crackdown to weaken his movement.
Turkish police detain cartoonist over Prophet Muhammad caricature
Leman magazine's cartoon, depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses exchanging greetings as missiles rain down from the sky, has led to the arrest of the cartoonist and several protests.
Azerbaijan cancels Russian cultural events over deaths of two citizens
Baku has cancelled all Russian cultural events in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijanis during police raids in Yekaterinburg, demanding justice.
Three Australians arrested in Bali over fatal shooting of compatriot
The three suspects face charges including murder and firearm offences that could result in a life sentence or the death penalty if found guilty, police said.
Germany arrests five for alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks
The suspects — aged 14 to 18 — are believed to have been members of a right-wing extremist organisation that calls itself "The Last Wave of Defence".
French police detain 25 suspects in prison attacks investigation
Fifteen attacks on French prisons occurred over a two-week period in April.
Spanish police arrest Russian couple over Mallorca cat smuggling ring
The suspects are alleged to have advertised species including pumas, white tigers and clouded leopards — for which they were charging €60,000.
Turkish court rejects appeal to release arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained last month, is widely seen as the biggest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after detainment
The Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land', Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Jewish settlers, detained by the Israeli army, and later released.
Could Ekrem İmamoğlu become Turkey's next president?
There is currently no obstacle for İmamoğlu, who was announced as the CHP's presidential candidate, to be elected despite his arrest.