Sara Duterte impeachment hearings begin in Philippines political clash
Impeachment hearings for Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte have begun in Congress, according to BBC, as tensions escalate between the Duterte and Marcos political families.
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Meta ordered to pay $375m over child safety claims
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $375m after a jury found the company misled users about the safety of its platforms for children, according to BBC.
Epstein survivors reveal fear in their eyes, BBC reports
Epstein survivors told the BBC they felt 'fear in their eyes' during their abuse, according to a report from the BBC.
Iran Suspects Trump Peace Push Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Multiple reports indicate that Iran has expressed skepticism toward Donald Trump's proposed peace initiatives, as the U.S. simultaneously applies diplomatic and military pressure. Iranian officials have criticized Trump's approach, suggesting the U.S. is 'negotiating with itself.'
Britain Responds to Iran War with Energy Policy Shifts and Military Alliances
Multiple reports indicate that Britain is adjusting its energy and defense policies in response to the escalating conflict between Iran and the U.S., with new mandates on solar panels and heat pumps for housing and increased military cooperation with the U.S. and France.
Jailed Bolsonaro granted humanitarian house arrest amid health concerns
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been granted permission to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison due to his failing health, according to The Guardian.
Tanzania Woman’s Death Sentence Quashed After 10 Years on Death Row
A woman with severe intellectual disabilities in Tanzania has had her death sentence quashed after spending over a decade on death row, according to The Guardian.
UK Cuts 56% of Aid to World’s Poorest Countries, Focusing on Defense
The UK is cutting aid to some of the world’s poorest countries by 56%, according to a report from The Guardian, as part of a broader strategy to shift funding toward defense and multilateral agencies.
Madagascar Military Ruler Decrees Lie Detector Tests for New Ministers
Madagascar’s military leader has ordered new ministers to undergo lie detector tests to root out corruption, according to The Guardian, following the dismissal of the prime minister and cabinet earlier this month.
Strike on Sudan Hospital Kills 64, Wounds 89, WHO Reports
A strike on a hospital in Sudan has killed at least 64 people and wounded 89 more, according to the World Health Organization, which confirmed the attack on a healthcare facility in East Darfur.
Australia’s ABC Journalists Strike Over Pay and AI Concerns
Hundreds of journalists at Australia's national broadcaster, the ABC, have begun a 24-hour strike over pay, job security, and the potential use of AI to replace staff, according to the BBC.
Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the European Union have signed a sweeping free trade deal worth about A$10bn, according to the BBC, as both sides aim to strengthen economic ties amid global uncertainty.
Iran War Shows Norms of International Conflicts Have Been Overturned
The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has undermined long-standing international norms on warfare, according to legal experts, with threats to strike energy infrastructure and retaliatory attacks challenging global rules, according to the BBC.
Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named
The two Air Canada pilots killed in the LaGuardia Airport crash have been identified as Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, according to the BBC.
Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
Russia launched 948 drones at Ukraine in the largest aerial attack of the war over a 24-hour period, according to the BBC.