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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct claims

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct claims

The Assembly of State Parties has officially ousted Karim Khan as ICC chief prosecutor after a disciplinary investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukraine defence industry event

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukraine defence industry event

A Russian ballistic missile attack on a military training site in the Bucha district has left 10 people dead, prompting a war crimes investigation and an inquiry into potential negligence.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 22:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Tal village clash kills four Palestinians and two Israelis

Tal village clash kills four Palestinians and two Israelis

A violent confrontation in the West Bank village of Tal resulted in six deaths, triggering a widespread Israeli military response and heightened tensions.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 21:08 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Blazes merge outside Madrid as tens of thousands flee fires in France

Blazes merge outside Madrid as tens of thousands flee fires in France

France and Spain have declared emergency measures as uncontrollable wildfires force mass evacuations across tourist hotspots and residential areas. Authorities are now calling for international aid to combat the rapidly spreading blazes.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The Indian Embassy confirmed the safety of 28 seafarers following an attack on the Mozambique-flagged Meda tanker in Iranian territorial waters. The incident highlights the growing risks to commercial shipping amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets

US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets

The escalating conflict has triggered a US naval blockade and widespread diplomatic withdrawals as Iranian drone strikes target facilities across the Gulf.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used Arash kamikaze drones to strike U.S. bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for ongoing American air strikes.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Violence escalated across the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes, leading to explosions near a U.S. base in Irbil, Iraq.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:09 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Irish police intercept significant bomb destined for Northern Ireland

Irish police intercept significant bomb destined for Northern Ireland

Gardaí have seized a fully constructed explosive device in a security operation, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Cross-border cooperation continues.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Israel launches West Bank military operation after five killed in clashes

Israel launches West Bank military operation after five killed in clashes

Israeli military forces are establishing roadblocks and preparing for further operations following a violent confrontation near the village of Tell.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads

France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads

France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire threatens coastal destination

World ·24 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

The United States has launched a thirteenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets as Tehran expands hostilities to the Red Sea. President Trump warned of a potential massive operation as global oil markets respond to the ongoing maritime instability.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations

Spain has invoked national emergency powers to manage escalating wildfires as major evacuations also take place along France's Atlantic coast. These measures follow a series of summer heatwaves that have caused record-breaking fire damage across Europe.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Czech hiker hunts for missing people in Taiwan’s remote mountains

Czech hiker hunts for missing people in Taiwan’s remote mountains

A Czech individual is bridging the gap between official search efforts and families by using specialized mapping to locate missing hikers in Taiwan's remote peaks.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Canada urged to launch nationwide boycott of US goods amid Trump tariffs

Canada urged to launch nationwide boycott of US goods amid Trump tariffs

A coalition of Canadian provincial leaders and business groups is pushing for a formal boycott of American products in response to looming 50 per cent trade tariffs. The proposal follows significant economic strain and political tension between Canada and the United States.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows major military punishment for Iran after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Trump vows major military punishment for Iran after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Former President Donald Trump has threatened significant military action against Iran and the Houthis following attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation has sent global oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, heightening concerns over maritime trade security.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour claims

US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour claims

The US has enacted new tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 nations, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labour prohibitions. This move has triggered international criticism and potential legal challenges at the World Trade Organization.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France evacuates over 20,000 as fast‑moving wildfire nears Bordeaux

France evacuates over 20,000 as fast‑moving wildfire nears Bordeaux

A large forest fire near Bordeaux forced over 20,000 people to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain the blaze amid strong winds and high temperatures. No casualties have been reported following the fire, which officials believe may have been started by a machine.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 04:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as student protests against minister continue

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as student protests against minister continue

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his 26-day fast, but youth-led protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continue.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor

Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor

The administration is applying a tiered tariff system to pressure global counterparts to adopt stricter forced labor enforcement. This shift marks a strategic move toward long-term trade enforcement under Section 301 of the Trade Act.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read