- The Americans losing homes to Israel’s war in Lebanon CNN
- Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation The New York Times
- Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome Reuters
- Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks Al Jazeera
- Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks France 24
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape
Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.
‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory
The cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both sides, from Morocco’s announcement this year that it would be the first African state to join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to the congratulatory message recently sent by Trump to mark King Mohammed VI’s 27 years in power.
The latest example landed this week. As Spain grappled with the aftermath of the sudden influx – and swift return – of more than 70,000 people into Ceuta, Morocco’s monarch confirmed he had named a $1bn highway flanking the disputed territory of Western Sahara after Trump.
Continue reading...South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment process
Hong Myung-bo's appointment under scrutiny amid raids with lack of proper interview process previously alleged.
Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site
More than 200 ancient Meroe pyramids are imperilled by Sudan’s escalating war and neglect.
Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north – nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails 'largest ever' single-day rescue as 308 abductees freed in country's north AP News
- Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’ The Guardian
- Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park BBC
- Nigerian forces rescue 308 kidnap victims, presidency says Reuters
Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north – nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees are freed in country’s north nbcnews.com
- Nigerian president hails 'largest ever' single-day rescue as 308 abductees freed in country's north AP News
- Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’ The Guardian
- Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park BBC
- Nigerian forces rescue 308 kidnap victims, presidency says Reuters
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept convicted ex-PM? – Al Jazeera
- Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept convicted ex-PM? Al Jazeera
- Ousted Bangladeshi leader says she will return from exile despite death sentence NBC News
- India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi The Guardian
- This exiled leader faces execution threat if she returns home. She wants to go anyway CNN
- Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina says ban on her party should be lifted Reuters
US-Israel war on Iran upends Europe’s summer holiday travel patterns
Holidaymakers are sticking closer to home as the conflict rages, while tourism operators adapt.
Ukraine’s military hits one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries in long-range drone attack – CNBC
- Ukraine’s military hits one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries in long-range drone attack CNBC
- Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory BBC
- Fire caused by drones at oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl has been extinguished, governor says Reuters
- Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries; 6 killed, dozens hurt in Ukraine upi.com
- Ukraine Says It Hit Two of Russia’s Oil Refineries Overnight Bloomberg.com
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
There were among seven to be granted humanitarian visas while playing in Australia - but the other five changed their minds and returned to Iran.
How Ukrainians Are Using Social Media to Track Russian Ballistic Missiles – The New York Times
- How Ukrainians Are Using Social Media to Track Russian Ballistic Missiles The New York Times
- Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount Reuters
- Seeking safety in Kyiv's metro stations becomes ritual once more amid regular Russian barrages ca.news.yahoo.com
- Kyiv defenceless against ballistic missiles. Day 1623 of the war OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich
- There are more than 61,000 shelters in Ukraine - Ministry of Internal Affairs ukranews.com
Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings – The New York Times
- Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings The New York Times
- Demolition complicates the search for bodies after Venezuela’s earthquakes Al Jazeera
- On Venezuela’s Coast, Life Is Reduced to Survival and Burial The New York Times
- The Venezuela earthquakes: Finding hope and resilience amid the rubble humaneworld.org
- Beaufort woman part of relief efforts for Venezuelan earthquake survivors in need of prosthetics WTOC
The Music Festival Trying to Make Drug Use Safer – The New York Times
The Music Festival Trying to Make Drug Use Safer The New York Times
What to know about this week’s US primary elections in Tennessee and Hawaii
Republicans eye Congressional sweep after only Democrat-dominated district redrawn ahead of primary vote in Tennessee.
Zaluzhny: Russia Has Found Counters to Nearly Every NATO Weapon, Alliance Must Reinvent Itself – Kyiv Post
- Zaluzhny: Russia Has Found Counters to Nearly Every NATO Weapon, Alliance Must Reinvent Itself Kyiv Post
- Former Ukrainian top commander sees no prospect of Kyiv joining NATO Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato The Guardian
- MFA spokesperson: Zaluzhnyi's NATO remarks taken out of context, Ukraine's course remains unchanged Ukrinform
- Kyiv’s former top commander says NATO is too outdated for Ukraine politico.eu
Pentagon policy chief can’t get invited to Beijing – Politico
UK police confirm Uganda boxers unaccounted for after Commonwealth Games
Athletes from Uganda and Pakistan were reported 'missing' after failing to return home from 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Shifting US politics offers opportunity for Palestinian self-determination
Palestinian advocacy needs to actively engage with changes in attitudes among both Democratic and Republican voters.