EU distances itself from Ribera’s claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza
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Epstein victims express fear and exhaustion over handling of files
Some victims of disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s victims expressed concern over reports the Trump administration may be considering offering his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell immunity if she testifies before Congress in their efforts to make the scandal go away.
Ghana helicopter crash kills defence minister and top officials
A military helicopter crash in Ghana killed eight, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. A probe is under way.
RFK Jr pulls $500 million in vaccine development funding
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr says the administration is focusing on coming up with a universal vaccine, replacing mRNA technologies and overcoming their limitations.
Hiroshima marks 80th anniversary since US atomic bombing of the city
Japan held a memorial service and ceremony for victims and the remaining survivors of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, marking its 80th anniversary and renewing pledges of working towards a world without nuclear weapons.
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UN Security Council meets to discuss Israel-Hamas war and hostages
Members of the UN Security Council offered their sympathy to Israeli hostages after a video showing an emaciated captive was released by Hamas, but called on Israel to end its self-created humanitarian catastrophe and allow more aid to enter the besieged territory.
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.
US backtracks on tying FEMA funds to stance on Israel boycott
A clause in FEMA’s terms and conditions mandating states to maintain commercial ties with Israel and Israeli companies to be allowed access to federal emergency funds was quietly removed on Monday.
Amsterdam funds first US weapons package to Kyiv under new initiative
Amsterdam becomes the first NATO member to use the alliance’s new initiative to supply Ukraine with much needed US weapons as it continues to fend off Russian attacks.
Brazil judge places former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest
The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle monitor, submit to a curfew and abide by limitations on his activity as legal proceedings investigating an alleged coup plot continue.
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians killed.
Scores of migrants die after boat capsizes off Yemen coast, says UN
A boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized off Yemen, killing 68 and leaving over 70 missing.
Popular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists
The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment.
Israeli troops open fire on Palestinians headed to GHF hub, killing 32
The latest attacks come as US, Qatar-led ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appear to stall due to disagreements over Israel’s continued presence and Hamas’ future in the Strip.
30 injured as vehicle rams into a crowd of people in East Hollywood
Dozens of people were injured after a car drove into a crowd in Santa Monica Boulevard as they waited in line to enter a nightclub.
Top Myanmar general attends event honouring Aung San Suu Kyi's father
The country’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was absent from the event for a fifth consecutive year since her arrest in February 2021 following a coup d'état.
Trump administration seeks release of grand jury files in Epstein case
The Trump administration's decision to seek the release of grand jury transcripts but not Justice Department files comes after a recent article by the WSJ reported on an alleged birthday greeting by the president for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
Russia launches fresh wave of attacks targeting Ukrainian cities
The Russian attacks come against a deadline set by US President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days or be slapped with severe tariffs and sanctions.
Yamal slammed for hiring people with dwarfism to perform at his party
The Barcelona right winger drew criticism online after a post showing a group of people with dwarfism reportedly hired to entertain his guests at his lavish private party circulated online.
The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is being auctioned off in New York
This is the first time such an historical and rare piece is auctioned off. Sotheby’s says the eventual buyer of the items is guaranteed to own a piece of history.
Zelenskyy slams Russia for intensifying 'terror' campaign on Ukraine
Russia fired a record 741 drones and missiles in its largest aerial attack against Ukraine on Wednesday in a significant escalation. Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, adding that it speaks volumes to the Kremlin’s sincerity in its claims of wanting to end the war.
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