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IAEA Calls For Stronger Verification Of Iran’s Nuclear Programme As International Pressure Mounts Over Nuclear Transparency

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has called for a "very strong verification system" for Iran's nuclear programme, stressing that international inspectors must be allowed to confirm the status of the country's nuclear activities as negotiations between Tehran and Washington continue. Grossi's remarks come just days after the United States and Iran agreed to a 60-day diplomatic framework aimed at easing tensions following months of […]

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German Court Sentences Magdeburg Christmas Market Attacker To Life In Prison Nearly Two Years After Deadly 2024 Rampage

A German court has sentenced Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, the man responsible for the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market in December 2024, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of murdering six people and injuring hundreds more in one of Germany's worst recent attacks on a public gathering. The verdict was delivered after months of legal proceedings held in a specially constructed temporary courthouse in Magdeburg to accommodate the large […]

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Russia Claims It Shot Down More Than 660 Ukrainian Drones As Moscow Rejects Reports Of Seeking Belarus’ Military Assistance

Russia says it has intercepted more than 660 Ukrainian drones in what officials describe as one of the largest drone attacks since the war began, while simultaneously rejecting reports that it is trying to draw neighbouring Belarus more directly into the conflict. According to Russia's Ministry of Defence, air defence systems destroyed or intercepted the drones across multiple regions, including areas surrounding Moscow, Crimea and western Russia. If confirmed, the […]

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As Temperatures Soar Above 40°C, France Is Rediscovering An Old Window-Painting Trick To Keep Homes Cool

As an intense  grips much of Europe, many households in France are turning to an unexpectedly simple solution to keep their homes cool: painting the outside of their windows with a removable white chalk coating. The practice has gained attention as France experiences one of its most severe heatwaves in recent history. According to France's national weather service, Météo-France, the current heatwave began around June 17 and is expected to […]

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Trump Delays Housing Bill Approval, Demands Passage of Voter ID Measure

US President Donald Trump has cancelled the signing of a major bipartisan housing bill just hours before a planned ceremony, saying he will not approve it until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a voter ID proposal requiring proof of citizenship for voting. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act had already passed both chambers of Congress and is aimed at lowering housing costs by increasing housing supply, reducing development […]

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66 More Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrive in Lagos Amid Xenophobic Tensions

Another 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa have arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its repatriation programme for citizens affected by rising xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant sentiments in the country. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, bringing the total number of returnees to several hundreds since the evacuation exercise began earlier this month. The evacuation follows growing concerns over the safety of Nigerians in […]

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Zimbabwe Senate Approves Controversial Bill to Extend President Mnangagwa’s Rule

Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved a controversial constitutional amendment bill that could keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The legislation received overwhelming support in the upper chamber after previously passing the National Assembly, giving it full parliamentary approval. The proposed amendments would extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years, effectively delaying the next general election from […]

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Venezuela Rocked By Its Strongest Earthquake In More Than A Century As Twin Tremors Leave Widespread Damage Across The Country

Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of one of the most powerful earthquakes in its recorded history after twin tremors struck the country's northern region on June 24. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.2 earthquake was followed just seconds later by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake near Morón, about 160 kilometres west of Caracas. The earthquakes were felt across much of the country, sending residents […]

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Police Investigate Malawian’s Death Amid Surge in Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

South African police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 29 year old Malawian national amid rising anti-immigrant tensions in the country. The incident occurred in Pietermaritzburg, where hundreds of Malawians have sought repatriation due to fears of xenophobic attacks and threats from anti-migrant groups. The killing comes as South Africa faces weeks of unrest linked to growing hostility toward undocumented migrants. Anti-immigration groups have issued a […]

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