Sat 27 June 2026: British barrister Karim Khan on Friday told Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV that the decision to suspend him from his role as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) violated court procedures and was unjustified. “Unfortunately, the court’s bureau violated procedures, and what happened was astonishing, unjustified and unlawful,” Khan […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: An independent review into the NHS’s largest maternity scandal reveals that more than 500 mothers and babies died or suffered avoidable harm at a Nottingham trust. The Ockenden report exposes a systemic culture of neglect, resulting in sweeping government policy changes. More than 500 mothers and babies died or suffered potentially […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: The Texas Board of Education on Friday approved a mandated reading list for public school students that incorporates passages from the Bible. The Republican-dominated board passed the measure in a 9-5 vote, with one member absent. The curriculum changes will apply to more than five million public school students beginning in […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: French authorities banned alcohol consumption in public spaces in Paris on Friday and imposed restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales as an exceptional heat wave continues to overwhelm hospitals and emergency services across the country. Paris Police Prefect Patrice Faure announced that drinking alcohol in public places would be prohibited from noon […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: Sri Lanka is facing a dengue epidemic after confirmed infections surpassed 50,000 in 2026, with 29 deaths reported, media reports said Saturday, citing health authorities. Kapila Kannangara, acting director of the National Dengue Control Unit, said the country is recording between 600 and 700 new cases each day, driven by favorable […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: The Gathering of Arab Tribes in Lebanon on Saturday expressed its “full support for the Lebanese state” following the signing of a framework agreement with Israel. In a statement, the group warned against chaos and division after supporters of Hezbollah protested the signing of the deal. The protests included road blockages, […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: Judge says DOJ’s reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity, orders detailed explanation from prosecutors A United States federal judge has ordered the US Justice Department (DOJ) to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Friday’s request comes a month after the DOJ said it would […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: The military government, in power since a coup in 2022, accused France of having ‘neo-colonial ambitions’. Burkina Faso has broken off diplomatic relations with France, further widening the rift with its former colonial ruler. “The government of Burkina Faso hereby informs the national and international community that it has decided to […]
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Fri 26 June 2026: Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources. Johannesburg, South Africa – In April, African Union ministers gathered in Tangier, Morocco, to discuss artificial intelligence at a moment when governments across the continent are racing to develop AI strategies, attract investment and expand digital […]
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Sat 27 June 2026: In this episode, we sit down with Ghassan Hitto, Executive Director of Syrian Forum and former Prime Minister of the Syrian Interim Government, for an in-depth conversation on Syria’s economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and the immense challenge of rebuilding a nation devastated by more than a decade of war. With over […]
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