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Trump to pick US attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.
Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.
China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards
Chinese individuals and organisations are also banned from doing business with Gilberto Teodoro and his family.
Musk’s Grok accused of violating Canadian privacy laws on deepfakes
Privacy watchdog finds xAI's Grok lacks safeguards for sexualised deepfake image sharing, amid growing global scrutiny.
Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO
The proposal, if passed, would mark one of the largest expansions of illegal Israeli settlements in decades.
Toronto police officer shot while investigating attack on US consulate
Police say one suspect still at large after constable fatally shot during search warrant linked to consulate attack.
Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO
Local rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed the attack on the RSF, which did not immediately claim responsibility.
Property deeds no protection for Palestinians as settler violence spreads
Israeli settlers follow Palestinian Bedouins across the West Bank, chasing them from their land.
US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.
UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats
Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.
UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile
Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.
How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located?
Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds.
Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.
Iran war day 104: Iran attacks US bases, closes strait after Trump strikes
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US attacks.
Why India’s deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons
Experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation have transformed the seasonal disease.
Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance
Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance.
Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort
Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.