Hong Kong Tiananmen Activists Sentenced to Up to 7 Years
Three Hong Kong activists commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced to up to seven years in prison, according to the BBC.
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Naza Film Sparks Outrage at Venice Film Festival
A documentary titled Naza, revealing Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, features testimonies from Israeli military and intelligence sources.
49ers Elevate Players, Face Rams in Historic NFL Game in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers elevated defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from the practice squad ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, which will be the first NFL regular-season game played in Australia.
Spain Parliament Backs Citizenship for 80,000 Western Saharans
Spain’s Parliament has passed a bill granting Spanish nationality to Western Saharans born before 1977, with estimates suggesting 80,000 to nearly 200,000 people could qualify. The law now moves to the Senate for final approval.
Canada Offers $406M Air Defense Support as Zelenskyy Visits
Canada announced C$350 million in air defense support and C$450 million in energy assistance for Ukraine during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The country also pledged 200 additional armored vehicles worth $90 million.
French Man Jailed for Threatening to Kill Teacher
A man in France has been sentenced to six months in jail for threatening to kill a teacher who disciplined his son, according to the BBC.
Israel Says Destroyed Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced it has destroyed Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Theo James Stars in Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2
Theo James, known for his role in 'The Gentlemen,' recently opened a new Italian restaurant in London. Meanwhile, the second season of the Netflix series climbed to the second spot in Argentina’s viewership rankings. In a first-time brand partnership, Stella Artois joined the show for a global campaign.
20+ Children Feared Dead in DR Congo School Fire
At least 24 schoolchildren are feared dead in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a senior official there has said.
One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Political and Media Reflections Emerge
One year after his assassination, Charlie Kirk's legacy remains central to the U.S. political scene. During a recent Republican convention, Donald Trump honored Kirk as a martyr and called for his followers to uphold his ideals in November elections, according to El País.
Ukraine’s Deepest Attack on Arctic Gas Plants Sparks New Concerns
Ukraine launched its deepest-ever attack into Russia, targeting two Arctic gas condensate facilities more than 3,000km from its border, according to Al Jazeera.
At Least 20 Dead After Fire on Cargo Ship in Eastern China
At least 20 people were killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire in a Chinese port, according to state media reports. The ship, the Ocean Melody, was docked for repairs in Qingdao.
Uganda Royal Family Rift Over Successor to 34-Year-Old King
A bitter succession dispute has erupted in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, days before the burial of its late king, who was the world's youngest reigning monarch until his death, according to the BBC.
Netanyahu to Sue Haaretz Over UAE Warning Claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will sue Haaretz over a report that claimed he was warned of Hamas’s October 7 attack, according to Al Jazeera.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Caspian Sea Port in Dagestan
Ukrainian long-range drones struck a Russian patrol vessel and a Caspian Sea port in Dagestan, nearly 1,000 kilometers from the front line, according to UNITED24 Media.