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US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire as Druze minority and Bedouin clans clash in Syria
Read full article: US envoy says Syria and Israel agree to ceasefire as Druze minority and Bedouin clans clash in SyriaU.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack says that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire following Israel’s intervention this week in fighting between Syrian government forces and.
The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are targeted.
Read full article: The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are targeted.The European Union and Britain are ramping up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine.
China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in the Philippines
Read full article: China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in the PhilippinesChina’s Education Ministry has issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines, following what it describes as a series of criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals.
Syria's Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ones after days of clashes
Read full article: Syria's Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ones after days of clashesMembers of Syria's Druze community are searching for loved ones and counting their dead after days of clashes in a southern province that left bloodied bodies of civilians on the streets and homes looted.
Hong Kong's new prison rules may curb lawyer and chaplain visits on national security grounds
Read full article: Hong Kong's new prison rules may curb lawyer and chaplain visits on national security groundsHong Kong has tightened prison rules, allowing authorities to restrict visits on national security grounds.
Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign elections
Read full article: Trump administration tells embassies to rein in criticism of foreign electionsThe State Department is pulling back from commenting on or criticizing elections overseas unless there's a clear and compelling U.S. foreign policy interest in doing so.
After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era
Read full article: After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new eraHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has hinted at possible changes to TSA's liquid restrictions.
US says it destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid but it won't affect future distribution
Read full article: US says it destroyed 500 metric tons of expired food aid but it won't affect future distributionThe State Department says its destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food aid that was stored in a warehouse in the Middle East was required because it had expired.
Men deported by US to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined time
Read full article: Men deported by US to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined timeFive immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s secretive third-country program are in prison, where they will be held in solitary confinement for an undetermined time.
Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces
Read full article: Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forcesClashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of both local and international players, harking back to the dynamics of the country’s nearly 14-year civil war.
Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera, handler of ‘Annabelle’ Doll, found dead in Gettysburg
Read full article: Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera, handler of ‘Annabelle’ Doll, found dead in GettysburgParanormal investigator Dan Rivera, known for handling the “Annabelle” doll said to be possessed by evil spirits, has died.
Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefire
Read full article: Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province under a ceasefireSyrian government forces have started withdrawing from the southern province of Sweida following days of vicious clashes with militias from the Druze minority.
Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says Zelenskyy
Read full article: Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says ZelenskyyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's new government plans to boost domestic arms production to meet half its military’s needs within six months.
Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis
Read full article: Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope FrancisAn Israeli shell slammed into the compound of the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, including the parish priest, according to church officials.
Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nation
Read full article: Zelenskyy appoints a new prime minister for a war-weary nationFresh off securing a plan to receive more U.S. weaponry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new prime minister – the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals.
Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as state visit in China nears end
Read full article: Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as state visit in China nears endAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has toured a panda breeding facility in the final stages of an extended state visit that has cast China as a fellow champion of a global fair trade system under threat from the United States.
A fire at a shopping center in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people
Read full article: A fire at a shopping center in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 peopleIraqi officials say a fire engulfed a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing more than 60 people in eastern Wasit province.
UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany as Europe bolsters security
Read full article: UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany as Europe bolsters securityU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a treaty that pledges to tighten defense ties.
Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
Read full article: Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic diseaseResearchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing rare diseases to their children.
Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangs
Read full article: Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangsThousands have been forced to forgo an annual pilgrimage to a revered waterfall in central Haiti, now in territory held by gangs, where they would splash among sacred waters and rub their bodies with aromatic leaves.
Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charity
Read full article: Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through a land mine field in Angola for charityPrince Harry has followed in his late mother’s footsteps by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old war zones.
Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace efforts
Read full article: Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace effortsPresident Donald Trump has hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House.
PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts
Read full article: PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cutsThe program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of over 25 million people around the world with HIV.
Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina, leaving at least 4 dead
Read full article: Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina, leaving at least 4 deadBangladeshi security forces have clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least four dead and scores of people injured.
How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to Britain
Read full article: How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to BritainThe current and previous British governments are facing criticism over a secret program that resettled thousands of Afghans in the U.K. after the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
Russian attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure injures at least 15
Read full article: Russian attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure injures at least 15Russia has launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure.
Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire
Read full article: Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefireSyrian officials and Druze leaders have announced a new ceasefire after days of violent clashes, but Israel has continued its airstrikes after intervening.
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.