Irish presidential inauguration takes place at Dublin Castle
The Republic of Ireland's new president says "our actions today will shape the world our grandchildren will inherit".
Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan’s interior minister
Mohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex but was unable to get inside.
Israel advances bill mandating death penalty for Palestinian ‘terrorists’
The Israeli parliament has advanced an amendment proposing the death penalty for convicted Palestinian ‘terrorists’.
China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores
Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions
Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, raising fears of a further crackdown on LGBT communities.
As of Tuesday, Blued and Finka were unavailable on Apple’s app store and several Android platforms. Users who had already downloaded the apps appeared to still be able to use them.
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‘You can do anything’: Israeli war crimes in Gaza aired in UK documentary
The new film featuring firsthand testimonies of Israeli soldiers in Gaza reveals patterns of systematic abuse.
Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland’s president on day of pomp and celebration
New president pledges ‘all voices’ will be heard and vows to promote climate action, tolerance and a Gaelic revival
Catherine Connolly has vowed to make Ireland a “republic worthy of its name” by using her presidency to champion diversity, the Irish language and the legacy of decolonisation.
Connolly spelled out a leftwing alternative to centre-right orthodoxy in her inauguration speech after being sworn in to office on Tuesday.
Israel bill proposing death penalty for those it deems terrorists passes first reading – BBC
- Israel bill proposing death penalty for those it deems terrorists passes first reading BBC
- Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament CNN
- Israeli parliament backs death penalty bill targeting Palestinians Financial Times
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Russian teen street musician jailed for third time after singing anti-war songs – CBS News
- Russian teen street musician jailed for third time after singing anti-war songs CBS News
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- Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time Reuters
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- Teenage Russian street musician gets 13 more days in prison after singing anti-Kremlin songs NBC News
Men with family stuck in Gaza say lack of action from UK government is breach of human rights
Two fathers in Britain enlist law firm to get government to follow through on evacuation promises made months ago
The British government is facing legal action over its lack of action to help evacuate families in Gaza after committing to do so months ago.
Two families have argued that the government’s failure to act is unlawful and in breach of their family’s human rights. They are among a number of separated families to which the government has failed to keep its evacuation promise, according to the law firm Leigh Day, which is representing them.
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Eight arrested, over 1,000 suspended in Turkiye football gambling scandal
Turkish Football Federation president calls betting scandal a 'moral crisis in Turkish football'.
Ukrainian forces withdraw from several positions in Zaporizhzhia – abcnews.go.com
- Ukrainian forces withdraw from several positions in Zaporizhzhia abcnews.go.com
- Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks AP News
- Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens Reuters
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‘This animal spared my life’: Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mexican Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.
Pakistan says ‘India proxies’ behind Islamabad bombing: What we know so far – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan says ‘India proxies’ behind Islamabad bombing: What we know so far Al Jazeera
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- At least 12 killed in Islamabad suicide attack – the most deadly assault in the Pakistani capital since 2008 CNN
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Pakistan says ‘India proxies’ behind Islamabad bombing: What we know so far
'Suicide' blast at court complex kills 12, injures more than 30, a day after a deadly explosion in the Indian capital.
Indian police invoke ‘terror’ law as Modi alleges Delhi blast ‘conspiracy’
India's 'anti-terrorism' force is leading the probe into the blast that killed 12 people in New Delhi on Monday.
Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash
Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.
Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul – Reuters
- Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul Reuters
- Turkey demands more than 2,000 years' jail for popular Istanbul mayor Imamoglu BBC
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