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US to keep aid flowing to Israeli unit accused of human rights abuses

The unit and some of its members have been linked to abuses of civilians in the Palestinian territory

Russia declares emergency in Kursk region after attack by Ukraine

Meanwhile, a Russian plane-launched missile slammed into a Ukrainian shopping mall, killing at least 14

As UN targets cybercrime, privacy groups say human rights to be violated

Nearly 200 nations approved the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

Plane with 62 people aboard crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo; cause unclear

At an event in southern Brazil, President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva asked the crowd to stand and observe a minute of silence

Russia kills 11 in airstrike, puts emergency in Kursk after Ukraine attack

Russia's Defence Ministry said that reinforcements were on their way to the Kursk region to counter Ukraine's daring raid

29 executions in two days in Iran, UN rights office expresses concerns

Imposing death penalty for offenses not involving intentional killing is incompatible with international human rights norms and standards, rights office spokeswoman Liz Throssell told UN briefing

Olympics: Sport climbers hail decision to split events, award extra medal

The sport climbing athletes celebrates the decision to separate the speed discipline from boulder and lead and award extra medal in each event.

Olympics 2024: Egyptian wrestler arrested on sexual assault charges

An Egyptian Olympic wrestler has been arrested on sexual assault charges during 2024, as per the French prosecutors.

Olympics 2024: Algerian boxer Khelif to fight for Gold amidst controversy

Boxer Imane Khelif is now one victory away from a gold medal around her neck a potential prize that she has called the best response after all the online trolls on misconceptions about her sex.

Philippine appeals court sides with news outlet against 2018 shutdown order

The Court of Appeals ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission to restore the certificates of incorporation of Rappler, an online news outfit

Paris becomes more disabled-friendly, but will it last after Paralympics?

Since the start of the Olympics, Ndieme Lame has been commuting every day to the Stade de France where she works as a volunteer helping visitors find their way.

US men's basketball team beats SRB in Paris, will face FRA for gold medal

It'll be the U.S. against host France for gold in a dream matchup for the host nation on Saturday, while Serbia will face Germany earlier Saturday for bronze.

Bangladesh protests echo past student uprisings that sparked radical change

Students have frequently played pivotal roles in popular uprisings that have brought down governments

Three suspected Houthi attacks target a ship off Yemen: US authorities

The Houthis did not immediately claim the assaults, though they follow a monthslong campaign by the rebels targeting shipping through the Red Sea corridor

Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region pledge to block EU-backed mining

While the government insists the mine is an opportunity for economic development, critics say it would inflict irreparable pollution on the Jadar valley

COVID-hit Lyles misses out on Olympic double, US team breaks 100-medal mark

Medics tended to a tired-looking Lyles and took him off in a wheelchair. Wearing a mask as he spoke with reporters, Lyles later said he had COVID.

Russia sliding back toward Stalinist times, says human rights advocate

A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov, was sentenced to 2 years in prison in February for writing an anti-war article

Iran accelerating cyber activity seemingly to influence US polls: Microsoft

Iranian actors also have spent recent months creating fake news sites and impersonating activists, laying the groundwork to stoke division and potentially sway American voters this fall

Venezuela Prez Maduro suspends X for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk

Elon Musk is the owner of X and has violated all the rules of the social network itself, said Maduro in a speech following a march by pro-government groups

US, other frustrated mediators call on Israel, Hamas to resume Gaza talks

President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Qatari Emir Tamim al-Thani, mediators in indirect negotiations to end 10 months of devastating war in Gaza