Austria Turns Hitler’s Birthplace Into Police Station
Austria has opened a police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born, in an effort to sever the site's Nazi associations, according to BBC.
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Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, according to local media.
Palestine Weekly: Israeli Attacks Intensify Ahead of Elections
Hours after Israel’s parliament dissolved itself and set an October 27 election date, an Israeli drone struck a funeral procession in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing at least eight mourners, according to Al Jazeera.
Spanish hotel chain ceases Cuba operations amid US pressure
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is to cease all operations in Cuba by the end of the week, citing 'major difficulties' under growing US pressure, according to The Guardian.
Canada Cancels Joint Bridge-Opening with US Amid Tariff Dispute
A joint US-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, according to The Guardian.
Lebanese Army Says Troops Deploying in Pilot Zone After Israeli Withdrawal
Lebanon's army says its troops are deploying to a 'pilot zone' in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month, according to the BBC.
Iran War Costs $37.5bn, Says Hegseth as Pentagon Seeks More Funds
The war with Iran has cost the US $37.5bn so far, an increase of nearly $8bn since May, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. He urged lawmakers to approve $87bn in additional funding for the Pentagon.
France Banning Under-15s from Social Media from 2027
France has become the first European country to pass a law banning under-15s from social media, set to take full effect in January 2027, according to BBC.
Zelensky Sacks Ukraine’s Army Chief Amid Protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, according to BBC.
Universidad Central vs Santos: Key stats and live coverage
Universidad Central of Venezuela faces Santos FC of Brazil in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs on July 22, 2026, according to 365Scores.
China Detains Scientist Who Studied North Korea Nuclear Tests
China has detained a U.S. seismologist, Chen Youlin, on espionage charges, according to his family and a hostage advocacy group. He was arrested in November 2024 during a visit to Beijing to see family.
Seven Britons Among Those Killed in Spain Wildfires
Seven Britons were among those killed in the deadly wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have confirmed, according to local media and Agence France Presse (AFP).
Trump Retreat Over Hormuz Tolls Suggests Struggle to End Iran War
Donald Trump's latest Iran War demand lasted only 24 hours, suggesting a president searching for unorthodox ways out of a difficult position, according to BBC.
Colombian Father Identified in Deadly ICE Shooting
Joan Sebastian Guerrero, 26, was identified as the man fatally shot by ICE agents during an immigration operation in Biddeford, Maine, according to local media.
Chipotle’s Mexican Expansion Faced with Derision and Skepticism
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s plan to open its first restaurant in Mexico has drawn derision and skepticism, with many locals questioning the move. According to The Guardian, the first location is set to open in San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey.