Watch: Trump praises Liberian president’s English, the country’s official language
Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.
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US issues sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN official investigating abuses in Gaza
Trump administration targets special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, in latest action against critics of Israel’s war
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it was issuing sanctions against an independent official tasked with investigating human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza.
The state department’s decision to sanction Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, comes after a recent US pressure campaign to force the international body to remove her from her post failed.
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Landmark ruling finds Russia shot down MH17 with 38 Australians on board – The Guardian
- Landmark ruling finds Russia shot down MH17 with 38 Australians on board The Guardian
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Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents
As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down.
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Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
Trump inquired where Liberian president Joseph Boakai got his language skills during meeting with African leaders
Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone.
“Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,” President Joseph Boakai said in English at a White House meeting before advocating for US investment in his country. “We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity.”
Continue reading...Musk says AI chatbot Grok’s antisemitic messages are being addressed – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Kenya’s Saba Saba protests: President William Ruto orders police to shoot rioters targeting businesses in the legs – BBC
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Trump sues California over transgender athletes in girls’ school sports
Justice department says state policy violates Title IX, which offers legal protection against sex discrimination
The Trump administration has sued California over its policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that their participation violates federal anti-discrimination laws.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year.
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested – BBC
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- Former South Korean president jailed again in probe of attempt to impose martial law NBC News
- South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon Al Jazeera
Trump’s ‘humiliating’ gesture at the African leaders draws flak; Here’s what happened – Hindustan Times – Hindustan Times
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Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years
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Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to prison over martial law bid
Politician spent 52 days in jail after being charged with insurrection but was released four months ago
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to jail on Thursday after a court approved a warrant sought by prosecutors investigating his attempt to impose martial law last year.
The Seoul central district court’s decision bolstered the special counsel investigation into allegations that Yoon’s move in December represented obstruction of justice and abuse of power.
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