The United Nations expressed serious concern about a continuing drone attack in Sudan amid ongoing conflict. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing to investigate war crimes related to Sudan’s ongoing violent war.
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The UN has highlighted an ongoing drone attack in Sudan.
The conflict in Sudan is described as brutal and involves serious violence.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is starting groundwork to investigate war crimes in Sudan.
Rights workers, politicians, and developers are meeting in Geneva for an AI summit, showing global attention to technology and humanitarian issues.
South African artist Credo V. Daniel faced criticism for using AI in music, leading to removal from Apple’s platform.
The news report also mentions other global issues, such as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and political developments in various countries.
Sudan’s conflict is part of a larger pattern of violence in the region drawing international concern.
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Mexico will ask U.S. prosecutors to file criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in U.S. immigration custody or during immigration operations under President Trump's administration. This move follows the recent shooting death of a Mexican man by an ICE agent in Houston, and Mexico is also filing civil lawsuits against detention center operators for human rights violations.
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Mexico plans to request criminal charges related to 17 deaths of Mexicans in U.S. ICE custody or enforcement actions.
The request will be sent to U.S. state prosecutors and the Department of Justice but has no legal power itself.
Mexico will file civil lawsuits against companies managing immigration detention centers to address human rights concerns.
The action follows the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man killed by an ICE agent in Houston.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Salgado Araujo was shot after ignoring orders and trying to hit an agent’s vehicle.
Mexico’s government reports 14 Mexicans died in ICE custody and 3 during ICE operations.
Mexico had previously addressed these issues through diplomatic notes and international human rights groups.
Mexican officials have increased oversight of detainees and voiced strong opposition to treatment of Mexican citizens in U.S. custody.
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Mexico plans to ask both state and federal courts in the United States to investigate and prosecute cases involving the deaths of Mexican migrants during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. This decision comes after a Mexican man was fatally shot in Houston, and Mexico also wants better protections for its citizens in private ICE detention centers.
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Mexico will pursue legal action in U.S. state and federal courts over deaths of Mexican migrants.
The push follows a fatal shooting of a Mexican man in Houston.
Mexico wants stronger protections for Mexican nationals in privately run ICE detention centers.
The efforts focus on migrants affected during ICE enforcement operations.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced these plans.
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Andy Burnham, likely to be the next UK prime minister, apologized for the Labour Party’s slow response to Israel’s actions in Gaza. He called for stronger sanctions against those involved in violence and said the UK needs to do more to pressure Israel and support a ceasefire.
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Andy Burnham apologized for Labour’s initial response to the conflict in Gaza.
He said the UK was slow to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza.
The UK has recognized the state of Palestine and put sanctions on some Israeli far-right ministers.
More than 1,000 people in Gaza have died since a ceasefire was agreed in October.
Burnham suggested imposing more sanctions and banning trade with illegal settlements.
He did not accuse Israel of genocide but mentioned possible war crimes that need legal review.
Labour also condemns Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023, and anti-Semitic violence in Britain.
Some Labour supporters criticized the party for not pushing harder for an immediate ceasefire, causing some to support the Green Party instead.
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Iran has buried its late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the US-Israeli war. His son Mojtaba has succeeded him but has not appeared in public since reportedly being wounded in the same attack.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was Iran’s supreme leader and was assassinated recently.
His funeral was delayed because of ongoing conflict involving US and Israeli forces.
Many senior Iranian figures were targeted and killed during the conflict.
After a week of mourning ceremonies and rallies, the funeral was held.
Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, has become the new supreme leader.
Mojtaba has not been seen publicly due to injuries from the same attack.
The situation raises questions about how Iran’s new leadership will handle the country’s challenges.
The report is from the BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
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Police are investigating two large donations totaling £500,000 made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, whose son has close ties to Nigel Farage. The inquiry is checking if the donations were meant to hide the true source of the money, which could be illegal under UK law.
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Fiona Cottrell donated £500,000 in two parts of £250,000 to Reform UK in May 2024.
The money may have been used to hide the real donor’s identity, which is against the law.
Police started the investigation in February 2025 after the Electoral Commission reported the donations.
Two people have been questioned by police but no arrests have been made.
Fiona Cottrell also transferred about £1 million in June 2024 to a company linked to Reform UK’s deputy leader.
The National Crime Agency is looking into the source of this £1 million, which is unclear.
Fiona Cottrell’s son, George Cottrell, is connected to Nigel Farage and has been involved in Reform UK events.
George Cottrell was jailed in the US in 2017 for wire fraud and has denied wrongdoing related to donations.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer faced criticism for comments he made about Israel's right to withhold power and water from Palestinians after the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023. This caused divisions within the Labour party and loss of support from progressive voters. Andy Burnham later apologized for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military actions in Gaza and promised to pressure the Israeli government more.
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In 2023, Keir Starmer said Israel had the right to defend itself and could withhold utilities from Palestinians, which sparked criticism.
Starmer’s remarks were widely shared and led to anger among left-wing members and Muslim councillors in Labour.
The Labour party has a complex history regarding Israel and Palestine, originally supporting Israel’s creation but becoming more critical due to the occupation of Palestinian territories.
Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership saw accusations of antisemitism within Labour, which Starmer later addressed with a zero tolerance policy.
In 2024, Labour lost support from progressive voters, Muslims, young people, and middle-class graduates partly because of its stance on Gaza.
Andy Burnham has apologized for Labour’s early response to Gaza and aims to regain progressive voters by increasing pressure on Israel.
There are concerns about antisemitism in the UK, which affect how Labour approaches the Israel-Palestine issue.
The Gaza conflict and Labour’s position continue to influence voter opinions and local elections in the UK.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia to improve partnerships in mining, energy, and technology. The two countries signed 13 new agreements worth $1 billion to boost cooperation in areas like clean energy, health, and defense.
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This was the first Canadian state visit to Saudi Arabia in over 25 years.
The visit followed the NATO summit in Turkiye and aims to diversify Canada's trade beyond the US.
Canada and Saudi Arabia signed 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) valued at $1 billion.
Agreements cover mining, energy (including liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, carbon capture), health, defense, and artificial intelligence.
Canadian pension funds will invest in Saudi Arabia’s energy and AI sectors.
Relations had been strained since 2018 when Canada criticized Saudi human rights issues, resulting in diplomatic and trade cuts.
Diplomatic ties between Canada and Saudi Arabia were restored in 2023.
Carney emphasized that engaging with Saudi Arabia does not mean agreement with all its actions.
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Anti-migrant protests are happening in South Africa, where groups are searching for and handing undocumented foreigners to the police. The violence and intimidation have forced tens of thousands of migrants to flee, and medical help for many has been disrupted.
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Protesters in Johannesburg go door-to-door looking for undocumented migrants and give them to police.
Demonstrators want all undocumented migrants to leave South Africa by the end of last month and plan weekly protests until this happens.
South Africa has high unemployment, and some people blame foreigners for job shortages and crime.
Human rights groups and African countries criticize the South African government for not stopping xenophobic violence, which has killed several people.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns health care is disrupted for many affected by the violence and is helping those in need.
Both undocumented and documented migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, face attacks and discrimination.
Tens of thousands of migrants have returned to their home countries recently, including over 38,000 Malawians and more than 60,000 Zimbabweans.
President Cyril Ramaphosa recognizes concerns about illegal immigration but warns against violent protests and taking the law into one’s own hands.
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Germany has made an agreement to buy long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and place them in Germany. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this deal will strengthen Germany’s defense and was made during the NATO summit in Turkey.
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Germany agreed to purchase U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The deal was announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz after the NATO summit in Ankara.
Tomahawk missiles can strike targets far inside enemy territory, flying about 100 feet above the ground.
These missiles have a range of about 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) and use precise guidance.
The purchase includes ground-based launchers called Typhoons from the U.S.
The agreement was made with President Donald Trump’s administration.
Germany aims to develop its own European missile systems alongside this deal.
U.S. soldiers are not part of the missile operation plan in Germany so far.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said technical details still need to be agreed with the United States before Ukraine can start making its own Patriot air-defense missiles. President Donald Trump has approved Ukraine to produce these missiles, which are key to defending against Russian ballistic missile attacks, but full production could take about two years.
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Ukraine’s interceptor missile supplies are running low due to ongoing Russian missile attacks.
President Trump allowed Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles but did not provide a timeline or further details.
Patriot missiles are advanced air-defense weapons able to intercept ballistic missiles.
The production process for a Patriot missile takes around two years.
Ukraine and the US still need to finalize technical details before production can begin.
Key parts of the missile come from companies like Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris.
The biggest obstacle to producing these missiles in Ukraine is time, not technical ability.
Recent heavy missile attacks on Kyiv have overwhelmed the existing air defenses.
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Mohammad al-Waheidi, a Palestinian aid worker involved in organizing public World Cup screenings in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli airstrike while riding in a taxi. His funeral saw hundreds of mourners gather to pay their respects. The strike also killed three other people, including two children.
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Mohammad al-Waheidi worked for the Egyptian Relief Committee, which helps people in Gaza.
He helped set up public screenings of World Cup matches to bring joy to people affected by war in Gaza.
He was killed in an Israeli airstrike on July 7, 2026, in Gaza City.
The strike also killed three others, including two young children aged 10 and 8.
Israel said it targeted a Hamas militant but acknowledged civilians may have been harmed.
No Palestinian groups claimed the people killed in the strike as members.
Egypt expressed opposition to Waheidi’s killing and asked Israel to stop targeting aid workers.
Gaza has been heavily bombed, displacing almost all of its 2 million residents, many now living in tents or damaged buildings.
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, will not take part in any public events during her husband Prince Harry’s visit to the UK this week. This follows a dispute about security arrangements, and it is unclear if she will visit the UK privately with their children.
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Meghan will not appear at any public events during Prince Harry’s UK visit this week.
Initially, Meghan and her children were not joining Prince Harry at the start of the week due to a security disagreement.
There was speculation she might attend a later event at the Invictus Games in Birmingham, but this is now ruled out.
The visit’s purpose is to promote the Invictus Games, a sports event for injured service members, which will be held in Birmingham next year.
Two weeks ago, plans showed Meghan would appear at events in London and Birmingham, marking her first UK appearance since 2022.
Meghan pulled out of London events after the security dispute.
Meghan’s representatives have not commented on any private visits or meetings, which means it is possible she and her children could meet King Charles privately.
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Keir Starmer has suggested he might give out resignation honours when he leaves his role as prime minister in about 10 days, even though he said three years ago he would not. He is expected to be succeeded by Andy Burnham, who is likely to become the next prime minister after receiving strong support from fellow Labour MPs and unions.
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Keir Starmer may hand out resignation honours when he leaves Downing Street soon.
Three years ago, Starmer said he would not give out honours after leaving office.
Prime ministers can suggest people for honours after their term, but the list must be approved by their successor and a commission.
Starmer is set to be succeeded by Andy Burnham as prime minister.
Andy Burnham has received 322 nominations from Labour MPs, about 80% of the party.
There are not enough other MPs to nominate an alternative leader, so Burnham is very likely to win.
Burnham has support from two unions: Unite and the Fire Brigades Union.
Liz Truss and Boris Johnson also had resignation honours lists approved by their successors.
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African countries have secured $900 million to expand access to clean cooking technologies that use less polluting fuels. This new funding adds to previous commitments, pushing total investments above $3.1 billion aimed at replacing harmful fuels like firewood and charcoal with cleaner options such as ethanol, biogas, and electricity.
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African nations have raised $900 million to support clean cooking projects.
Total funds committed for clean cooking in Africa now exceed $3.1 billion.
Nearly 1 billion people in Africa still use polluting cooking fuels like charcoal and firewood.
These fuels contribute to about 850,000 early deaths annually due to air pollution.
Clean cooking uses low-emission fuels such as ethanol, biogas, and electricity, improving health.
Leaders from Africa, Norway, and the U.S. participated in the meeting organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Since 2024, there have been 121 new clean cooking policies introduced in over 30 African countries.
The IEA and the African Union are working on a continent-wide strategy to support clean cooking access.
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Senior British police officials say that technology and online platforms are being used more to threaten the UK by hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups. The biggest threat is still Islamic extremism, but threats from hostile states and far-right groups have grown a lot in recent years.
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British police are facing a growing number of online threats from hostile states, extremists, and far-right groups.
Islamic extremism remains the largest threat, but threats from hostile countries are increasing the fastest.
In 2025, over 20 plots backed by Iran, including assassinations and kidnappings, were reported against the UK.
Attacks linked to Russia include a fire in a London warehouse that stored equipment for Ukraine.
Russia uses apps like Telegram to recruit people in Europe to carry out sabotage and vandalism.
Teenagers as young as 15 have been arrested for involvement in proxy plots linked to these threats.
The UK threat level from far-right extremism was raised from "substantial" to "severe" in April.
Police stress the importance of help from technology companies to fight these online threats.
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Christopher Nolan has made a new movie called "The Odyssey," based on the ancient story by Homer, to be released on July 17, 2026. The film features well-known actors like Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Tom Holland as Telemachus, aiming to make the classic story easy to understand for modern audiences.
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"The Odyssey" movie is directed by Christopher Nolan and releases on July 17, 2026.
Matt Damon plays Odysseus, the King of Ithaca and hero of the story.
Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, Odysseus’s wife, who has waited 20 years for his return.
Tom Holland plays their son Telemachus.
The story follows Odysseus’s long journey home after the Trojan War.
The movie tries to make the old story clear and relatable for people who know little or nothing about it.
The cast includes other famous actors like Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mia Goth, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron.
Photographs show the cast and director at the film’s premiere and photo call events in London.
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France is experiencing its third heatwave this season, causing problems like wildfires, dry rivers, and strain on hospitals. The country struggles to adapt its cities and homes to extreme heat, with challenges including old building designs, water shortages, and economic inequality.
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France is facing a third heatwave before Bastille Day, 2026.
Hospitals are under pressure due to heat-related health issues.
Wildfires are spreading and riverbeds are drying up.
Many homes and buildings are not designed to stay cool in summer.
There is debate about the use of air conditioning and other cooling solutions.
Water resources are becoming scarce, affecting farming and power plants.
Heat impacts poorer populations more because they cannot afford expensive cooling upgrades.
Political debates focus on how much regulation should be kept or rolled back to address climate issues.
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The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France has caused public anger. This crime has led people to question how well the French justice system is working.
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Lyhanna was an 11-year-old girl who was raped and murdered.
The case has caused widespread outrage among the French public.
People are concerned about possible failures in the justice system.
The incident has brought attention to how France handles such serious crimes.
Officials and citizens are calling for improvements in law enforcement and legal processes to prevent similar tragedies.
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Recent attacks between the U.S. and Iran have raised doubts about a peace agreement signed last month that aimed to reduce conflict in the Middle East. A Qatari official said the violence threatens progress but talks between the countries are still continuing.
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The U.S. and Iran have exchanged multiple military strikes in the past two days.
The conflict has disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on June 17 to ease tensions and included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Qatar and Pakistan helped create the 14-point MOU.
The MOU included a 60-day ceasefire period to negotiate a final deal covering issues like Iran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump said the MOU was "over" after recent attacks and described Iranian leaders harshly.
Qatar denies Iranian claims that attacks targeted its territory, saying their military was prepared and no direct hits occurred.
Despite the violence and tough words, diplomats from all sides remain engaged in talks.
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