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The Bar Standards Board has suspended ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct, effective immediately. This follows the ICC’s suspension of Khan after findings of serious misconduct. An interim suspension hearing is set within four weeks, while Khan’s legal team plans to contest the decisions.

Israel destroys Iran-US peace plan by bombing 19 Lebanese civilians. According to Lebanese media had reported that the talks had…

Fire breaks out at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Tokyo, leading to evacuations and the treatment of several individuals for smoke inhalation.

Talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Switzerland, have been postponed due to Iran’s concerns over ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed the delay, stating that preparations will continue, but no new date has been provided.

Ukraine accuses Russia of provocation following a drone attack on a bus carrying young footballers, resulting in one death and several injuries in Bryansk.

What’s going on?
Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a significant attack on the Russian capital. This offensive demonstrates the escalating conflict as tensions rise between the two nations amidst ongoing hostilities. The attack reportedly caused widespread damage, although specific casualties have not been disclosed.

AP News highlights this with, “Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital.” In contrast, another outlet frames it as “Significant incident in Moscow as Ukrainian drones attack refinery.” The first emphasises the direct action and its immediacy, while the latter focuses on the significance of the event in the broader context of the conflict.

Coverage analysed: AP News | Other Outlet

Dozens of countries, led by Norway, warned the UN Human Rights Council of potential atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid, amid escalating violence. The coalition, comprising Britain, Canada, and others, stressed the need for urgent humanitarian access and maximum pressure on the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces to protect civilians.

Researchers from the University of South Florida have identified a sea squirt in Antarctica containing a bacterium that may effectively target melanoma cancer cells.

FINLAND NUCLEAR SHIFT

Finland’s parliament votes to lift its total ban on nuclear weapons today.

This move aligns with NATO defence strategies amid rising regional tensions.

The Sweden Democrats (SD), previously a far-right pariah, have emerged as a key political player, now the nation’s second-largest party. Following shifts in alliances post-2018 elections, SD’s influence on immigration and criminal justice policies has been increasingly normalised within the government, reflecting a significant political transformation.