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Autopsy doctor details condition of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in D4vd hearing

On Friday, the doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez testified that her body was severely decomposed, making it extremely difficult to determine the exact time of death during the hearing to decide if musician D4vd will stand trial for her murder.

The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 23:37

Middle East

Iran military says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Iran's military announced on Friday that it had struck US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes on Iran.

Euronews · 24 Jul, 23:37

World

Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency

Over 10,000 people evacuated in central Spain as firefighters battle wildfires; state of emergency declared.

Al Jazeera · 24 Jul, 23:37

World

ICC member nations vote to remove chief prosecutor

Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, while the Trump administration has vowed to do whatever it takes to dismantle the court.

NPR World · 24 Jul, 23:36

World

Greek PM Mitsotakis Denies Rumors of Early Elections

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has categorically denied any plans for early elections, despite pressure from an EU agricultural subsidies scandal.

Jauns.lv · 24 Jul, 23:36

Ukraine

Latvia's Honorary Consul After Strike on Consulate Building in Donetsk Region: We Don't Give Up and Feel Support from Latvia

Latvia's honorary consul in Sloviansk, Oleksandr Pavenko, after a Russian attack on the consulate building in the Donetsk region, emphasizes that work continues and they feel support from Latvia.

LSM · 24 Jul, 23:36

World

ICC asked to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa

Ghanaian nationals have submitted a request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an investigation into months of xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa.

France 24 · 24 Jul, 23:36

Ukraine

Russia's New Arena-M System Fails to Save Rare Tank Assault

Russia deployed its new Arena-M active protection system on its newest tanks, which shoots tiny projectiles at incoming drones, but it failed to save a rare tank assault this week.

Euromaidan Press · 24 Jul, 22:37

World

2026 El Niño Predicted to Be the Strongest on Record

A new analysis by Berkeley Earth suggests the 2026 El Niño could be the most intense since recordkeeping began, posing severe climate and economic risks globally.

Wired · 24 Jul, 22:37

World

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

US President Donald Trump has announced an investigation into the European Union over fines imposed on major American tech firms, threatening new tariffs.

BBC World · 24 Jul, 22:37

World

US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb

The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, exceeding the 2025 record and raising fears of the disease's re-establishment.

The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 22:37

World

Turkish Governor Removed After Posting Workout Photos

Mehmet Fatih Cicekli lost his job after sharing images of himself in exercise clothing, including cycling shorts.

The New York Times · 24 Jul, 22:36

World

2500-Year-Old Celtic Gold Necklace Stolen from Museum in France

A half-kilogram, 2500-year-old Celtic gold necklace was stolen from a museum in eastern France on Friday, the prosecutor's office announced.

LSM · 24 Jul, 22:36

World

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations

The International Criminal Court's member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations, marking the first such ouster in the court's history. The decision came after a report found he committed serious misconduct, which Khan denies.

France 24 · 24 Jul, 21:37

Ukraine

Russian strike destroys Latvian honorary consulate in Ukraine; five civilians killed

A Russian airstrike on July 24 completely destroyed Latvia's honorary consulate in the Donetsk region, killing five civilians and injuring two staff members. Ambassador Pildegovičs stated the consulate was located in central Sloviansk with no military targets nearby.

TVNET · 24 Jul, 21:36

Middle East

U.S. Intelligence Says Iran’s New Leader More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon

U.S. spy agencies believe Iran's new supreme leader, the son of the previous leader who renounced nuclear weapons, is more interested in building a bomb.

The New York Times · 24 Jul, 21:36

World

Russian Disinformation Network Storm-1516 Accused of Targeting French Presidential Candidate Édouard Philippe with Fake Health Claims

The Russian disinformation network Storm-1516 has been accused of spreading false claims about the health of former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, a declared candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, in an effort to interfere in the election.

Meduza · 24 Jul, 21:36

Ukraine

ATESH partisans report Ukrainian strike on Russian fuel tankers in occupied Luhansk

The ATESH partisan movement reported a Ukrainian strike destroyed five Russian military fuel tankers in occupied Luhansk. The tankers were intended to support a Russian brigade in the Donetsk direction.

Euromaidan Press · 24 Jul, 21:36

Middle East

Two Israeli Soldiers and Four Palestinians Killed in West Bank Confrontation

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers have been shot dead during a confrontation near a village in the occupied West Bank.

Sky News · 24 Jul, 20:37

Middle East

Gulf states intensify crackdown on documenting Iranian strikes

Since the conflict began on February 28, Iran has repeatedly struck US military bases in the Persian Gulf region. Gulf states, seeking to conceal the impact, have arrested over 1,000 people, revoked citizenship, and denied hits despite evidence to the contrary.

France 24 · 24 Jul, 20:37

World

Five Police Officers Injured as Police Boat Strikes Westminster Bridge

A Metropolitan Police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon, injuring five officers.

The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 20:37

World

Irish police intercept car with bomb near Northern Ireland border

Irish police stopped a car containing a hidden explosive device near the Northern Ireland border on Wednesday. A woman driver and a man were arrested on suspicion of offenses against the state.

TVNET · 24 Jul, 19:37

World

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'

Thousands of people in India's capital Delhi have joined the cockroach protests, demanding educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. Video footage analyzed by BBC Verify shows security forces firing so-called pellet guns at protesters.

BBC World · 24 Jul, 19:37

World

After Spahn’s resignation, CDU undergoes major reshuffle; Merz hints at further changes

The surprise resignation of Jens Spahn has triggered a sweeping personnel reshuffle in Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), with several ministerial posts changed and uncertainty looming over the coalition partner SPD.

Politico Europe · 24 Jul, 19:37

World

Reform UK told councillors to call donations probe an 'establishment stitch-up'

Reform UK has instructed its local councillors to describe a police investigation into party donations as an 'establishment stitch-up', while new polling shows Nigel Farage's popularity has plunged and new PM Burnham enjoys a ratings boost.

The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 19:37

World

Suicide Bomber Kills 15 at Security Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan

A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, attacked a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan overnight, killing 15 security personnel. The military blamed the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) for the assault.

Euronews · 24 Jul, 19:36

Ukraine

Wildberries Freezes Loan Repayments for Merchants After Drone Strikes on Warehouses

Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries has frozen loan repayments for three months for small and medium businesses whose inventory was destroyed in Ukrainian drone attacks. Compensation payments have started, but some merchants report insufficient amounts.

The Moscow Times · 24 Jul, 18:37

Ukraine

Russian strikes kill 10 in Kyiv region

At least 10 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in a Russian missile strike on the Kyiv region on Friday.

France 24 · 24 Jul, 18:37

Ukraine

F-16 downs intruder near Bucharest: Romania changes approach to Russian wandering drones

A Romanian F-16 fighter shot down an intruder near a village northeast of Bucharest. The same barrage included Shahed drones and five missiles targeting Ukraine, including border districts opposite Romania.

Euromaidan Press · 24 Jul, 18:37

World

Guyana ferry capsizing death toll rises to 72 as search continues

Guyanese authorities have confirmed at least 72 deaths in the capsizing of a state ferry off the coast, with 76 rescued from an estimated 179 people aboard. The search for more victims is ongoing.

The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 18:37

World

Wildfires in France and Spain Force Evacuations

French authorities ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular holiday destination. In Spain, fires in the Madrid area were approaching populated areas.

The New York Times · 24 Jul, 18:36

World

Trump administration rejects UN farm declaration over gender references

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump declined to join a voluntary UN declaration on sustainable livestock, citing excessive mentions of gender equality.

Politico Europe · 24 Jul, 18:36

Ukraine

EU Sanctions on Nearly 100 Russian Banks Disrupt Key Money Transfer Routes for Russian Emigrants

The EU has imposed sanctions on nearly 100 Russian banks, disrupting money transfer routes used by Russians who left after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Meduza · 24 Jul, 18:36

Middle East

US strikes across Iran as Tehran retaliates against American bases

The US launched missile strikes across Iran for the 13th consecutive night, while Iranian forces responded with drone attacks targeting US military installations in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq.

The Guardian World · 24 Jul, 17:37

Ukraine

Ukraine Hits Russian Online Retailer's Logistics Again — Fourth Strike in a Week

Ukraine's drone commander reports fires at a Russian retailer's logistics network spanning from Simferopol to St. Petersburg, marking the fourth assault in a week.

Euromaidan Press · 24 Jul, 17:37

Ukraine

Ukraine Strikes Multiple Wildberries Warehouses: Casualties and Damage Reported

A series of Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia in July has resulted in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries, with several facilities still closed.

Meduza · 24 Jul, 17:37