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Independent UN panel says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian kids

A UN commission has found a disturbing pattern of Israeli forces directly targeting Palestinian children with lethal intent, amounting to genocide. Justice S Muralidhar highlighted continued disregard for ceasefires and international law, with children suffering fatal injuries from snipers and drones. The report details torture, sexual violence, and attacks on…

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A toxic weedkiller stays on Australian farms after a 30-year review, because paraquat is cheap, effective and hard to replace, but the decision leaves a bigger question about how long farmers can depend on it

Australia's top pesticide regulator has maintained paraquat on the market despite global bans, citing its crucial role in no-till farming which preserves soil and cuts costs. While new safety measures aim to reduce exposure risks, critics highlight studies linking the herbicide to Parkinson's disease. This decision sparks debate over economic…

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'Say sorry': How an Indian woman confronted Bangladeshi waiter for making anti-India remarks in Italy in viral video

A heated argument at a restaurant in Italy has gone viral after an Indian woman and her friends confronted a waiter over anti-India remarks and demanded that he apologise.

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China to enforce new ethnic unity law globally, says it has right to target 'separatists'

The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, which comes into force on July 1, seeks to strengthen what Beijing describes as a shared national identity among the country's ethnic groups. One provision extends potential legal liability to people and organisations outside China, an aspect that has drawn particular scrutiny. Rights…

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UK grooming gang inquiry: London, Bradford, Keighley and Oldham named as first investigation locations

A national inquiry into grooming gangs has announced that investigations will begin in Oldham, Bradford, Keighley and London as part of its first phase.

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Good, bad and the ugly: What the world has learned from the Russia-Ukraine war

More than four years after Russian tanks crossed into Ukraine, the “special military operation” that was supposed to last a few days has reshaped the world in ways nobody fully anticipated.

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Hopkins won an Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs, but never heard his own 1964 waltz played, until Andre Rieu premiered it in Vienna in 2011, 47 years on

Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, famed for Hannibal Lecter, harboured a secret passion for music. In 1964, he composed a waltz, 'And the Waltz Goes On,' which lay unheard for nearly five decades. A chance encounter with violinist André Rieu led to its grand orchestral premiere in Vienna in 2011,…

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Hot country, cold shoulder: Pew survey shows Trump's global approval tanking

Global opinion on Donald Trump is overwhelmingly negative, with a median of just 23% expressing confidence in his leadership. A new Pew survey reveals widespread disapproval of his handling of foreign policy, including Iran and trade tariffs. Confidence in the US as a reliable partner has plummeted, particularly in Canada…

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Israel's actions against Gaza children amount to genocidal acts, UN says

A UN commission report alleges Israeli forces are committing genocide in Gaza, citing the deliberate targeting of children and "unprecedented death, injury and trauma." The report highlights over 250 child fatalities since October and a systematic pattern of strikes on healthcare facilities. Israel has vehemently rejected these findings, calling the…

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Laura Loomer defends Usha Vance, says 'brown Hindu woman' gets hate for no reason: 'I hope SLOTUS never converts'

Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has come to the defence of US second lady Usha Vance, arguing that hate directed at her is because of her Indian heritage and Hindu faith.

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In 1999, a farmer donated 87 acres for a park for just $10; today, the land is being sold for a data center in a deal that could bring $10 million to the city and $30 million in tax revenue

A nearly three-decade-old land donation in Taylor, Texas, has become the subject of a legal dispute after property originally designated for future parkland was sold for a data centre project. The 87.97-acre tract was donated in 1999 for a nominal fee of $10, with deed language stating that it should…

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Hōfuku Maru found after 80 years: The WWII hellship where more than 1,000 POWs died in minutes

On September 21, 1944, a Japanese cargo ship called the Hōfuku Maru was sailing off the coast of the Philippines as part of a military convoy when American warplanes spotted it from above. What the pilots did not know could not have known was that the ship's dark, stifling holds…

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Sharjah announces new parking timings, paid hours extended to midnight from July 1

Sharjah to extend paid public parking hours across the emirate starting July 1, with fees applying until midnight, Sharjah Municipality announced.

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British woman fitness coach admits killing footballer, ran him over with car 3 times on icy street

A 26-year-old fitness instructor who drove over an amateur footballer three times after allegedly failing to properly clear ice from her windscreen has admitted causing his death by dangerous driving in Greater Manchester.

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'The higher the monkey climbs ...': The Turkish proverb about ego, power and public embarrassment

As individuals ascend to positions of power or influence, their true colors often shine through, much like a monkey's tail becoming apparent when it climbs higher. This Turkish proverb serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing how success can magnify inherent traits, ranging from admirable qualities like fairness to less favorable…

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A missing page from the Archimedes Palimpsest has been found in a French museum after decades

For over a century, one of the most mathematically significant documents in human history has had pages missing pages that went silent sometime between a Danish scholar's visit in 1906 and the manuscript's quiet journey through private hands across Europe. The Archimedes Palimpsest, a 10th-century Greek manuscript containing some of…

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UN watchdog chief says Iran's nuclear inspections 'going to happen'; Tehran rebuts

Iranian officials were quick to rebut Rafael Grossi's, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, remark as deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said no agreement had been reached on inspections of the facilities attacked during the conflict and stressed that any future access would depend on a comprehensive settlement between…

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The 200-word telegram that pulled America into World War I

In January 1917, the United States had spent nearly three years watching Europe tear itself apart and most Americans were fine with that. President Woodrow Wilson had just won reelection on the quiet promise that he had kept the country out of the war. The public largely backed him. Crossing…

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Which place in Asia is both a city and a country: A look at the world's best-known city-state

At first glance, the question sounds like a geography puzzle. Most cities belong to countries, and most countries contain many cities. Yet there is one place in Asia where those boundaries overlap completely. Singapore is both a sovereign nation and a city at the same time, making it one of…

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Why liars need 'good memory': The old Persian proverb that explains why deception eventually fails

Crafting a lie demands much more effort than the brief seconds it takes to speak one. A person must carefully track each fabricated element to maintain coherence in all narratives. This ancient Persian saying underscores the heavy toll of deceit, contrasting it with the freedom enjoyed by those who choose…

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'Putin already compromised': Lavrov says Russia won't bend again on Ukraine, cites talks with Trump in Alaska

According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements…

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Quote of the day by Melinda Gates: "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find…”

It can take years to find the courage to say what you really think. To speak up in a meeting, to disagree with someone you respect, or to tell people who you truly are. Melinda Gates, who has spent much of her life working to lift up women and girls…

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Flying from Dubai this summer? Emirates issues travel alert, asks passengers to reach airport 3 hours early

Emirates has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying out of Dubai during the peak summer holiday rush, warning of longer wait times at the airport as passenger traffic surges in the coming weeks.

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How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and paper after a devastating ransomware cyber-attack

When a nationwide cyberattack crippled hospital IT systems across Romania, doctors and nurses faced a challenge that seemed almost unthinkable in modern healthcare. Electronic records disappeared behind encrypted screens, hospital management platforms went offline, and critical digital workflows suddenly stopped functioning. Yet rather than allowing patient care to collapse, more…

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The quiet revenge lesson behind the Chinese proverb: 'If you wait by the river long enough ...'

The essence of Chinese wisdom is rooted in patience, which posits that enduring time can often lead to more effective resolutions than hasty revenge. Symbolized by a figure gazing at a flowing river, the lesson shows that harmful deeds tend to result in their own fallout. By prioritizing observation over…

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