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- Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court for war crimes
- Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake with at least 132 fatalities
- Mass grave of 25 bodies discovered in Kurmuk, Sudan, after army retakes town
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- Fauci outlined risks and benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women in 2021 texts
- 111 confirmed dead following 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia
- Greece deploys 200 firefighters as new wildfires threaten local areas
- Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, challenges persist for women
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Sudanese armed forces uncovered a mass grave in Kurmuk, containing at least 25 bodies, including those of children and women. Local officials accused the Rapid Support Forces of the killings, which reportedly occurred during their occupation of the town amid ongoing conflict in the region.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed over 100 people and caused significant destruction, particularly in the Chocó province and Quibdó.
Seventy years after the historic women’s march against apartheid, many South African women still face violence, unemployment, and poverty. Despite political representation gains, the realities for the majority remain challenging, with recent statistics revealing a 36.4% unemployment rate among women and a persistent crisis of gender-based violence.
Daniel Kinahan has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland, where he faces charges related to directing an organised crime group and international drug trafficking.
Oil prices increased as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed without significant US concessions, including eased sanctions. Brent crude rose over 1% to $83.77 a barrel, reflecting market anxiety amid disrupted shipping through this critical waterway.
A firework malfunction at a pyrotechnic festival in Alicante injures 27 people, with 14 taken to hospital for treatment, amid chaos from the unexpected event.
Kosovo’s Parliament was suspended after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj protested by throwing eggs at caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a session.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces renewed threats from the United States, with heightened sanctions against its staff and calls to dismantle the institution. Analysts argue that only active support from ICC member states can safeguard its future and ensure accountability for international crimes.
US intelligence suggests Russia may provoke a NATO member this autumn, as officials warn of potential attacks in the Baltic region and Poland.
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