Thu 26 June 2025: US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate cancellation of the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or for him to be granted a pardon, describing the ongoing legal proceedings during wartime as “unprecedented” and “a ridiculous campaign”. Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in Israel on charges of bribery, fraud and […]
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Visitors walk past a monument of the Ten Commandments outside of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, the US. Thu 26 June 2025: The complaint alleges that a law requiring the religious text violates ‘fundamental religious-freedom principles’ in the US. A group of faith leaders in the United States have filed a lawsuit seeking […]
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Thu 26 June 2025: The order to restrict cannabis use for medical purposes only must pass another hurdle before becoming law. The Thai government is moving to tighten rules around the sale of cannabis, just three years after the kingdom decriminalised recreational use of the popular substance. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday night ordered […]
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Thu 26 June 2025: Tesla’s sales in Europe dropped 40.5% in May on a yearly basis, data showed that was released Wednesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Billionaire Elon Musk’s US-based electric vehicle company sold 8,729 units in May in the EU, ACEA’s report showed, while the figure was at 14,682 in May […]
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Thu 26 June 2025: Ever find yourself unable to stop scrolling through your phone, chasing that next funny video or interesting post? Or maybe you’ve felt a rush of excitement when you achieve a goal, eat a delicious meal, or fill your online shopping cart. Why do some experiences feel so rewarding, while others leave […]
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Thu 26 June 2025: The UN’s top official for children and armed conflict issued a stark warning on Wednesday to the Security Council, urging immediate action to protect children amid surging violence in conflict zones, particularly in the Gaza Strip. “The year 2024 witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence against children, as well as a […]
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Thu 26 June 2025: “Our country’s future rests in the hands of our children. And as parents, first and foremost, we all desire the same thing – that our children live good, meaningful lives. We know that a solid education is the foundation of that good life,” said Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Mchunu was speaking […]
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Wed 25 June 2025: One person was killed and at least 17 injured Wednesday in Kenya during nationwide protests to mark the anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-taxation protests, according to media reports. At least 10 people, including a female police officer who sustained head injuries, were taken to Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, according […]
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Wed 25 June 2025: Police in Germany have launched a nationwide operation targeting suspected authors of online hate speech and incitement, according to information obtained by dpa. More than 170 operations are planned, coordinated by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The suspects are accused of incitement to hatred and insulting politicians, among other things. The investigations focus on […]
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Wed 25 June 2025: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday said he is “optimistic” that member states will agree on a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP, meeting the US expectations for a stronger European contribution to collective defense. Speaking ahead of a NATO leaders’ meeting in The Hague, Rutte said that […]
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