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- UN calls for end to Uganda’s crackdown on dissent and opposition groups
- Canada establishes new strategic export office amid looming Trump tariffs
- White House reaffirms allegation of China’s collection of US voter data
- Derby waterpark evacuated after 12 individuals report breathing difficulties
- Russian missile leaves 33-foot crater in Poland, raising NATO concerns
- EU investigates open mesh fabrics for use of Chinese glass fibre.
- England appoint Joe Root as Test captain and Stephen Fleming as coach
- Burned chimney is all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
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The United Nations has condemned Uganda’s increasing repression of dissent, with High Commissioner Volker Turk citing a climate of fear affecting fundamental freedoms. This follows the hospitalisation of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, highlighting severe human rights violations since the January elections, including arbitrary arrests and media restrictions.
A Russian cruise missile reportedly landed in Poland, creating a 33-foot-wide crater, as authorities investigate the incident near Tarnawa-Kolonia.
England has appointed Joe Root as Test cricket captain and Stephen Fleming as head coach. Root, England’s leading run scorer in Tests, returns to the role after Ben Stokes’ retirement. Fleming replaces Brendan McCullum, aiming to rebuild the team following recent poor performances.
A missile strike from Iran killed four members of the Khatib family in Tamra, Israel, drawing widespread grief and disbelief from the local community.
McLaren has reaffirmed its commitment to letting drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris compete freely for the Formula 1 title, following a dramatic collision during the Canadian Grand Prix.
The G7 and the crisis in the Middle East are the two hot topics on everyone’s lips this week. The G7 turned out to be a bit of a dud after the US president left early, citing the crisis unfolding in the Middle East. He had a nice photo op with Britain’s Keir Starmer, however, and had a few viral moments where he seemingly rambled on about Putin, Iran-Israel and whatever else came to his mind in the moment (Canada’s Carney hilariously interrupting him was a highlight).
The crisis in the Middle East continues to develop despite European calls for a de-escalation. Donald Trump has signalled the US could enter the war within weeks, leading to speculation several European nations could follow suit. There have also been calls for the Iranian president to be assassinated, which Russia responded to by warning the US that there will be consequences if such an event were to happen.
Sports are dominating the summer with the Club World Cup kicking off in the USA whilst their northern neighbours are hosting the G7 meeting.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel had “no other choice” but to attack Iran due to its rapid progression towards developing a nuclear bomb, claiming Iran was acting “clandestinely.”
Iran launched a new wave of ballistic missiles targeting Israel’s major cities, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Tamra, and Bat Yam—marking the fourth consecutive day of cross-border strikes.
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