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A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van in Hagenbach, eastern France, where he was locked for nearly 18 months. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz detailed the boy’s horrific condition, prompting charges against his father and partner. The investigation continues.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israel war on Iran, labelling the “delusion of omnipotence” as dangerous during a prayer in St. Peter’s Basilica. He urged political leaders to prioritise peace processes, denouncing the use of religion to justify violence and calling for an end to war.
A cyclist in Hanoi narrowly avoided a train collision after breaching a safety barrier while on his phone. The incident, caught on CCTV, left him thrown to the ground, but he was able to get back on his feet and ride away. Authorities plan to raise fines for such violations.
The Tadamon massacre, where over 41 men were executed, reignites concerns about accountability as regime affiliates are released under a peace initiative.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, who has a £67.5m release clause in his contract, which runs until 2027.
Willie Nelson’s performance at the Outlaw Music Festival in El Reno, Oklahoma, has been cancelled due to an extreme weather event that caused significant damage to equipment and instruments.
Europe is still sweating amid a heatwave sweeping the continent, which has turned deadly in France and Spain.
Premier League and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. The news has caused shock around the world.
In the Middle East, at least 20 Palestinians were killed by Israel after it bombed a popular cafe on the seafront. There have since been reports that the attack on the cafe may be a war crime.
In the US, Trump’s tax-and-spend bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has passed the Senate and the House, causing huge concerns amongst Americans. A mass shooting in Chicago has seen at least four people killed and many injured.
Azerbaijani police raided the offices of Sputnik, citing illegal financing despite the agency’s accreditation being revoked in February 2025.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended following a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, sparking public protests and a constitutional court review.
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