Stampede in northern India echoes similar tragedies in recent history
At least 121 people were killed in stampede in Uttar Pradesh state on July 2, including children, many others injured
Turkey slams UEFA probe of national team footballer
European football’s governing body launched probe against gesture by Turkish center-back Merih Demiral during EURO 2024 match in Germany
Israel’s minister calls for reoccupation of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula
Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu supports the expansion of Israeli sovereignty to include the Sinai peninsula, southern Lebanon, and Jordan, sparking tension with Egypt.
UN rapporteur urges global awakening on Gaza
‘German people, fellow Europeans, fellow humans -please, wake up,’ says Francesca Albanese
210+ candidates exit French elections to counter far right
Left-wing alliance New Popular Front, Macron-backed alliance Together candidates unite in strategy to put strongest candidate forward to defeat far right
UK elections: Why National Health Service is top issue for voters
Concern for NHS surges, with 35% of respondents identifying it as the biggest issue facing Britain.
UN reports 1.9 million displaced in Gaza amid new evacuations
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza has reported that 1.9 million people, which is 80 percent of the territory’s population, are now displaced.
Pro-independence party urges voter turnout in French territory polls
Caledonian Union party urges to vote for, send 2 pro-independence candidates to French parliament
UNRWA: 250,000 affected by Khan Younis evacuation orders in Gaza
‘We expect these numbers to grow,’ says senior communications officer of agency, adding people are heading toward west
Su-25 fighter jet crashes during Georgia military exercise
Georgian Defense Ministry says pilot killed in crash, pledges to do thorough investigation
French president ‘main victim’ of snap election’s 1st round:...
President Macron-backed centrist alliance is ‘big loser’ of Sunday’s snap polls, says French academic Benjamin Morel
Gaza death toll hits 37,925 after 25 more killed
At least 87,141 Palestinians injured in Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7, 2023, Health Ministry says
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked 4 ships linked to Israel, US, UK
Group says it used cruise missiles to attack vessels, achieved direct hits
Car ploughs into pedestrians in South Korea, killing nine
A tragic accident in Seoul has left nine people dead and four injured. A car struck pedestrians waiting at a traffic light near city hall.
Russia hints at possible sanctions lift on Taliban during Doha talks
Russian envoy Vasily Nebenzya indicated that Moscow might drop sanctions on the Taliban, highlighting the need to recognize the group’s control over Afghanistan and address ongoing sanctions issues.
Journalist death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to 153
Mohammad Mahmoud Abu Shareeah killed after strike on his home in Gaza City, according to local authorities
Death toll in Dagestan terrorist attack rises to 22
Another policeman dies in hospital, number of law enforcement officers killed in assault climbs to 17
Death toll in Gaza rises to 37,900; Israel kill 23 More Palestinian lives
At least 87,060 Palestinians injured in Israeli onslaught on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, Health Ministry says
Australia doubles student visa fee in migration crackdown
Visa fees in Australia are now significantly higher compared to the U.S. and Canada
North Korea fired suspected ballistic missile, claims South
Seoul says missile fired towards East Sea, also referred to as Sea of Japan
72% of voters say Biden not mentally fit to serve as president
Poll conducted by CBS News/YouGov comes amid concern over president’s cognitive health following 1st live TV debate
India announces $15M bonus for T20 World Cup winners
The BCCI announces a $14.9 million prize pool to be shared by the team for their talent and determination.
Middle East faces serious changes over Gaza war — Egypt
Egyptian President Sisi addressed the serious changes in the Middle East amid the Gaza conflict, criticizing international silence and pledging to alleviate economic suffering in Egypt.
Midday turnout at 25.9% in France’s early parliamentary election
Rate marks significant rise compared to 2022’s 18.43% at noon
Hamas, Egyptian Intelligence chief discuss Gaza cease-fire talks
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh received call from Abbas Kamel, says group
Voters in France head to polls in critical parliament election
Over 49M voters eligible to cast ballots after President Macron called snap elections on June 9, following defeat in EU elections, far-right surge
Australian PM criticizes social media giant as ‘arrogant’
Remarks by Anthony Albanese comes in wake of Meta global safety chief telling lawmakers social media does not harm children