SocietyThousands of Indonesians have lived for years just metres from active railway lines, with trains woven into daily life. The government is beginning in Jakarta to relocate these communities to newly built homes. Residents welcome safer conditions but worry about rent and the effects on their jobs, families and routines.
WorldA car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, one day after conservative political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president. The army alleged that two dissident groups of the defunct FARC carried out the attack.
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WorldUNICEF says at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza during the 300 days since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began in October—an average of one child a day. The agency says the truce has failed to protect the Strip’s most vulnerable as Israeli attacks continue, leaving families to cope with grief and trauma.
EconomyApple received an estimated $2.2 billion tariff refund last quarter, while Amazon got $600 million and Nike $300 million. Consumers who paid higher prices as Trump’s tariffs moved through the economy have received almost nothing. CNN’s NewsNight panel debates whether that is fair and whether tariffs are the right strategy.
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WorldA candlelight vigil took place in Islamabad on Saturday to remember the 10 climbers who died on Broad Peak, including renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja. Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, attended the event.
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PoliticsDarline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is running in Tuesday’s crowded Republican Senate primary in South Carolina, testing whether a famous family name can offset her lack of experience.
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ScienceWith help from hundreds of volunteers, conservationists fitted identity rings on 600 flamingo chicks at the Fuente de Piedra lagoon nature reserve in southern Spain, home to one of Europe’s largest flamingo colonies.
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CultureThe annual event in Bristol ran for three days and featured over 100 hot-air balloons in flight.
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WorldFamilies in Thailand have begun funerals after a mass shooting at a school outside Bangkok left nine people dead. Staff and students were among those killed, including maths teacher Prapaporn Konsila, while dozens were injured. The attack has renewed concern over gun violence, and the prime minister has promised tighter restrictions.
PoliticsAn opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti after Kurti said he needed more time to negotiate with other parties before putting forward a parliamentary speaker candidate following the June snap election.
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CultureFamily-owned wallpaper company Phillip Jeffries has built a booming business around luxury design. Meg Oliver takes viewers inside the decor company known for turning walls into works of art.
TechA New Mexico judge ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to pay nearly $1 billion after the company was found to have put children and teenagers at risk. The amount includes $567 million for a harm-prevention and awareness fund and $375 million in civil penalties previously set by a jury.
PoliticsBloomberg This Weekend examines the weekend’s biggest headlines, including Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general and a surprise in the jobs report. Hosted live from New York by David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo, the program features guests from migration policy, markets, journalism and sports.
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SportsA Daily Telegraph investigation alleges that a woman who was romantically linked to married Fifa president Gianni Infantino received a six-figure severance payment from Uefa while he was its general secretary. Infantino’s spokesman strongly denies the claims, calling them categorically untrue.
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WorldPuerto Rico has begun water rationing as an ongoing drought compounds longstanding infrastructure problems. Officials emphasize the lack of rain, while residents blame government mismanagement and aging, underfunded systems for water shortages and years of rolling blackouts.
WorldAt least four people, including a child, died in Russian attacks on Kyiv and nearby regions early Saturday. Moscow has been using Ukraine’s weakened air defences to launch waves of drone and missile strikes, while Kyiv struck another Russian oil refinery in its ongoing effort to pressure Moscow’s fuel supplies.
PoliticsOpposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs toward Kosovo’s acting prime minister, Albin Kurti, in parliament after he said he needed more time to negotiate with other parties before nominating a speaker candidate following June’s snap election. Kosovo has faced political deadlock for nearly two years.
WorldThe US remains outside formal talks with Iran while Oman and Tehran discuss arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz. The uncertain diplomatic route leaves renewed fighting possible, and pressure on US munitions supplies is narrowing Washington’s options as the Pentagon urges defense contractors to speed production.
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CultureIn an interview with VOA, Chinese-American writer Han Xiu reflects on her 80-year life spanning the United States, mainland China and Taiwan. She discusses how Taiwan launched her writing career, her acquaintance with Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian, and diplomatic episodes involving Ying Ruocheng’s alleged identity as a “spy.” Han says Taiwan’s preservation of Chinese traditional culture may be a major force resisting Chinese Communist totalitarianism and a hopeful route toward China’s future.
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WorldAt least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks near Kyiv, according to a Ukrainian official. Missiles struck east of the capital, while emergency crews battled fires at a building and a fuel tank.
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PoliticsThe Supreme Court’s conservative majority has expanded executive power, prompting concerns about the future of citizen suits. Critics say these lawsuits are vital for holding polluters accountable, particularly when government resources are limited.
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WorldIsraeli media report that bombardment and occupation by Israel have destroyed entire villages in southern Lebanon. During the latest assault, Israel’s defence minister said the campaign was modelled on the destruction in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Imogen Kimber reports.
CultureVladimir Duthiers meets Sean Evans, host of “Hot Ones,” the online show where celebrities answer questions while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. Can Vlad take the heat?
WorldPalestinians headed to the beach in Gaza City to seek relief from scorching summer temperatures while much of the enclave remains in ruins. After more than two years of war, the beach is one of the few recreational outlets left for people in the Gaza Strip.
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