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India: Cockroach party calls for nationwide protests on Friday
As youth protests spread to several Indian cities, the Cockroach Janta Party has formally called for nationwide protests on July 24 to demand the education minister's resignation.…
India: Modi orders fast-track courts for paper leaks amid protests
India's PM Narendra Modi has announced speedy trials to punish those involved in paper leaks, without directly commenting on the ongoing student protests across the nation. DW has…
Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city
Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New ZealandHotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zeal…
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
US state mistakenly let hundreds of non-citizens vote
A software glitch in New Jersey allowed thousands of non-citizens to vote, with nearly 400 casting ballots, the state’s governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.
Lavrov and Rubio hold talks in Manila
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are holding talks in Manila, the Philippines Read Full Article at RT.com
U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target
Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.
Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.
US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staley’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEO’s links with sex offenderThe leading US senator Elizabeth Warren has called for urgent answers…
‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis
Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton’s death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her symptoms“I remember the doctor, after he’d examined Helen and…
Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feedOrcas have been observed ramming into giant fish so hard that the prey e…
Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat
The incident was witnessed by the daughter of Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, another prominent political prisoner.
Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
The assault in Narathiwat comes a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.
Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
Calls for Moroccan rapper’s release outside a Casablanca court
Protesters gathered outside a court in Casablanca, Morocco to demand the release of Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi.
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria
The attacks reflect a surge in violence as armed gangs continue raiding villages in northwest and central Nigeria.
In Gaza, a long path to recovery for one woman who lost eye, and daughter
Psychological wounds compound Najwa's physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea (VIDEO)
Yemen’s Houthis have reported striking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after imposing a naval blockade on the kingdom Read Full Article at RT.com
Why Abderrahim Fakir’s death reignited Italy’s police accountability debate
A Moroccan-born man’s death in Bologna has prompted anger and renewed scrutiny of Italy’s policing and legal reforms.
Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Shooting happened on street in popular neighborhood lined with restaurants, bars, shops and homes A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man Wednesday in an inc…
Spain and France battle raging wildfires, face high risk of more
A wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara region has burned 32,000 hectares, in one of the country's largest recorded blazes.