One of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties disbands
It is the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
PSG defeats Messi, Inter Miami in FIFA Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight tie with Bayern Munich or Flamengo.
Will a new deal end war in eastern DR Congo?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have signed a deal to end their long-running conflict.
Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit? – The Washington Post
- Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit? The Washington Post
- In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches NPR
- France implements smoking ban at beaches and parks in step towards ‘tobacco-free generation’ The Guardian
- France to ban smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools in new public health decree New York Post
- France: Smoking ban on beaches goes into effect DW
Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism
Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships.
Trump reiterates Iran nuclear talking points despite swirling questions
US president denies multiple reports and accounts that say US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after crackdown on protesters
President Aleksandar Vucic had earlier vowed many more protesters would be arrested, as 38 remain in custody.
What’s Left of the Su-34s at Marinovka Airfield: Ukraine’s Drone Strike Confirmed by Satellite Images – Defense Express
- What’s Left of the Su-34s at Marinovka Airfield: Ukraine’s Drone Strike Confirmed by Satellite Images Defense Express
- Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe Yahoo
- Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine The Guardian
- Ukraine Destroys Russian Fighter-Bombers in Precision Air Base Attack Newsweek
- Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy 4 Enemy Bombers Deep in Russia’s Volgograd Kyiv Post
Serbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent – Financial Times
- Serbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent Financial Times
- Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters AP News
- Serbian police remove street blockades in Belgrade and make new arrests as tensions persist ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after crackdown on protesters Al Jazeera
- Massive anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital leads to dozens of arrests PBS
Trump considers forcing journalists to reveal sources who leaked Iran report
President dismisses leaked assessment suggesting strikes only temporarily disrupted Iran’s nuclear development
Donald Trump said he is weighing forcing journalists who published leaked details from a US intelligence report assessing the impact of the recent American military strikes on Iran to reveal their sources – and the president also claimed his administration may prosecute those reporters and sources if they don’t comply.
In an interview Sunday with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump doubled down on his claim that the 21 June airstrikes aimed at certain Iranian facilities successfully crippled Iran’s nuclear program. He insisted the attacks destroyed key enriched uranium stockpiles, despite Iranian assertions that the material had been relocated before the strikes.
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Iran expert Trita Parsi on the fallout of Israel's unprovoked 12-day war against Iran and implications for Gaza.
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Political scientist Vali Nasr warns that the US ‘doesn’t have a regime change option’ in Iran.
Norris wins Austrian GP; reduces Piastri’s F1 title lead
Lando Norris's seventh career GP victory cuts Oscar Piastri's championship lead from 22 to 15 points after 11 rounds.
“Will He Get Away With It?”. Royal Heir Faces Dozens Of Charges For Violent Acts Against Women – Bored Panda
- “Will He Get Away With It?”. Royal Heir Faces Dozens Of Charges For Violent Acts Against Women Bored Panda
- Oslo police announce rape and sexual assault charges against son of Norwegian crown princess AP News
- Norwegian royal charged with rape; police say victim count in double digits Fox News
- Norwegian Royal Family Speaks Out After Future Queen's Son Charged With Raping and Assaulting Multiple Women Yahoo
- Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say BBC
Extreme heat grips southern Europe as temperatures surpass 100 degrees – The Washington Post
- Extreme heat grips southern Europe as temperatures surpass 100 degrees The Washington Post
- Europe Heat Wave Drives Record-High Temperatures, Prompting Health Alerts The New York Times
- Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads BBC
- 'A lid on a pot': How does a heat dome work? NPR
- Italy and Spain scorched by heatwaves as cities issue red alerts Euronews.com
‘World’s Hottest Police Officer’ Goes Viral At The Beach – Yahoo
Israel kills 72 in Gaza, including hungry Palestinians waiting for food
Calls for ceasefire grow as US and Israeli leaders discuss potential truce amid escalating violence in Gaza.
Trump: Countries expressed interest in joining Abraham Accords after Iran strikes – The Jerusalem Post
- Trump: Countries expressed interest in joining Abraham Accords after Iran strikes The Jerusalem Post
- Trump teases 'loading up' Abraham Accords with new nations after Middle East shakeup Fox News
- Yes, It’s a New Middle East Commentary Magazine
- Analysis In His Quest to Expand the Abraham Accords, Trump Faces a Series of Unresolved Hurdles Haaretz
- Trump: 'Really Great Countries' Want To Join Abraham Accords After Iran War i24NEWS
Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error
Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.
Chinese authority scams fleece international students in Australia of $5m in five months
National Anti-Scam Centre warns that fraudsters posing as Mandarin-speaking law enforcement officers are becoming more threatening
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Scammers pretending to be Chinese authorities are increasingly targeting international students in Australia, threatening “serious trouble” and 24-hour surveillance and fleecing them of more than $5m in just five months.
The scammers claim to be Chinese law enforcement officers who demand that personal information or money be transferred to them.
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