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Rwanda genocide survivors criticise UN court’s call to halt suspect’s trial
Felicien Kabuga, who is nearly 90 and has dementia, is accused of encouraging and bankrolling the Rwanda genocide. #press
Israeli minister dismisses US ‘terror’ label after deadly settler attack
Avi Dichter brushes off US use of the term 'terror attack' to describe the killing of a Palestinian by settlers. #press
No quick fix to reverse ‘astonishing’ Antarctic sea ice loss: Scientists
This year's sea ice minimum is 20 percent lower than the average over the last 40 years, researchers say. #press
More than 1,000 evacuated in southern Portugal as wildfires rage
High temperatures and strong winds hamper battle against wildfires, with conditions expected to remain challenging. #press
Canadian publishers seek antitrust probe of Meta blocking news
Meta's anticompetitive conduct will strengthen its dominant position in advertising & 'harm' Canadian journalism. #press
US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts
Sending troops to deter Iran in the Gulf harkens back to Donald Trump's hardline policies against Tehran, experts say. #press
Biden designates US national monument near Grand Canyon
Indigenous leaders, environmentalists welcome protection of more than 404,000 hectares near Grand Canyon National Park. #press
Italy shocks banks with 40 percent windfall tax for 2023
The move comes after higher interest rates have yielded record profits for banks as the cost of loans has soared. #press
Notorious Colombian drug trafficker Otoniel sentenced to 45 years in US
Dairo Antonio Usuga David, a leader in the Gulf Clan, has admitted to overseeing a vast network of criminal operations. #press
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan barred from politics for 5 years
Election watchdog order says Khan disqualified in line with his conviction for misdeclaration of assets. #press
US Supreme Court reinstates ‘ghost gun’ rule struck down by lower court
US Department of Justice says more than 19,000 firearms without serial numbers were seized in crime probes in 2021. #press
Pentagon confirms intelligence sharing with Japan despite hacking rumours
The Washington Post has reported that Chinese hackers allegedly accessed Japan's defence networks, spurring concerns. #press
Afghan central bank lacks independence from Taliban: US watchdog
It lacked independence from the Taliban, had deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering 'terrorism' financing. #press
What’s behind the latest fighting in Ethiopia?
Rebels in Amhara have taken up arms against Ethiopia's military. #press
Rwanda genocide survivors criticise UN court’s call to halt suspect’s trial
Felicien Kabuga, who is nearly 90 and has dementia, is accused of encouraging and bankrolling the Rwanda genocide. #press
No quick fix to reverse ‘astonishing’ Antarctic sea ice loss: Scientists
This year's sea ice minimum is 20 percent lower than the average over the last 40 years, researchers say. #press
Israeli minister dismisses US ‘terror’ label after deadly settler attack
Avi Dichter brushes off US use of the term 'terror attack' to describe the killing of a Palestinian by settlers. #press
Canadian publishers seek antitrust probe of Meta blocking news
Meta's anticompetitive conduct will strengthen its dominant position in advertising & 'harm' Canadian journalism. #press
No quick fix to reverse ‘astonishing’ Antarctic sea ice loss: Scientists
This year's sea ice minimum is 20 percent lower than the average over the last 40 years, researchers say. #press
Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and match schedule for quarterfinals
The four knockout matches will be played on August 11 and August 12. #press