Who is Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, ‘the Grand Mufti of India’, who helped defer Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen?
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Key FactsIndia’s Grand Mufti Secures Stay in Yemen Execution
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehindu.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehindu.com
- Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, India’s tenth Grand Mufti, successfully postponed the execution of nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen.
- His intervention was based on the Islamic law concept of diyāh, allowing victim families to pardon in exchange for compensation.
- Collaboration with Yemeni religious and tribal leaders played a key role in negotiating the temporary reprieve.
- The final outcome depends on the victim’s family agreeing to accept $1 million as blood money for clemency.
We have just received official confirmation from the Yemeni authorities that Nimisha Priya’s execution has been stayed based on our request. Let us all pray for her safe release.— Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad addressed the media at Karanthur, near Kozhikode, on July 15, 2025.
Trump Goes Off On His Own MAGA Base: 'I Don’t Want Their Support Anymore!': The president accused his supporters of buying into "bulls**t."
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Key FactsTrump Rebukes Former Supporters Amid Epstein Dispute
1 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Donald Trump labels those criticizing his handling of Epstein-related information as ‘past supporters’ and ‘weaklings’.
- He calls the Epstein controversy a politically motivated hoax and accuses Democrats of exploiting the issue.
- The administration denies the existence of any ‘client list’ and maintains Epstein’s 2019 prison death was a suicide.
- The issue has caused rifts within the US right, with some supporters continuing to question official accounts despite Trump’s admonitions.
Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘b*******,’ hook, line, and sinker.— Donald Trump referred to his past supporters as 'weaklings' and labeled the controversy surrounding Epstein as a 'hoax' orchestrated by his political enemies in a post on Truth Social.
Key FactsDubai Updates Conciliation Law for Efficient Dispute Resolution
10 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: emirates247.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: emirates247.com
- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 9 of 2025 amending key provisions of the 2021 Dubai Conciliation Law.
- The amendment specifies dispute types requiring mandatory conciliation and outlines exemptions such as urgent cases and inheritance matters.
- Conciliation bodies are empowered to engage experts, and agreements reached hold legal enforcement equivalent to court orders.
- Procedures for registration, fees, judicial review, and the approval process for conciliation agreements are also clearly defined.
US says it has sent third country deportees to Eswatini: The US homeland security department said on Tuesday a deportation flight carrying immigrants from ...
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Key FactsUS Sends Migrants to Eswatini Amid New Deportation Rules
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The US Department of Homeland Security announced a deportation flight carrying migrants from multiple countries landed in Eswatini.
- The Supreme Court recently removed limits on deporting migrants to third countries, enabling increased government deportations.
- Five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen faced convictions for serious offenses including murder and child rape.
- In urgent cases, US officials may deport migrants to safe third countries within six hours, provided legal counsel is offered.
A safe third country deportation flight to Eswatini in Southern Africa has landed. The flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back.— Tricia McLaughlin, spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, regarding the deportation of migrants.
Trump ‘Surprised’ Someone Made Powell Fed Chair (It Was Him): Trump said he’s ‘surprised’ someone appointed Jerome Powell Fed chair, forgetting it was him ...
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Key FactsTrump Considers Firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell
2 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- President Trump asked Republican House members if he should remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, receiving mostly affirmative responses.
- Firing a Fed chair is legally untested since removal is permitted only for cause under federal law.
- Trump criticized Powell’s costly renovation of the Fed headquarters and questioned his suitability to remain in office.
- The administration has yet to establish a formal legal basis for Powell’s dismissal despite increasing pressure.
I think he's terrible.— President Trump spoke on Tuesday about Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair.
The number of vaccinations, which protect millions of children worldwide from life-threatening diseases, is only increasing slowly ... Show more
Israel hit Syria's military HQ and near the presidential palace in Damascus amid clashes between the Druze minority and the Syrian government ... Show more


Key FactsEscalation of Conflict and Israeli Strikes in Syria
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Syrian government forces allied with Bedouin fighters to battle Druze groups in the city of Sweida.
- Israel targeted Syria's military headquarters in Damascus, warning of intensified strikes to defend the Druze minority.
- This conflict marks the deadliest outbreak since earlier battles in April and May, with continuous casualties.
- Relations between Syria's Islamist-led government and its religious minorities have worsened since December's regime change.
The situation is an existential battle for the Druze community.— Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the head of the Druze community in Israel, describes the current situation in Syria.
Trump slams supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for Epstein 'hoax': "Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST ...
1news.co.nz/2025/07/17/trump-slams-supporters-as-weaklings-for-falling-for-epstein-hoax/

OpinionDebate on motion to ban the AfD: North-south divide in the CDU: Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther supports a motion to ban the AfD ...
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Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama addressed speculation about a divorce in her new podcast episode ... Show more
Live updates: Trump faces questions on Powell, Epstein as Congress works on bill to claw back spending
Live updates: Trump faces questions on Powell, Epstein as Congress works on bill to claw back spending
Woman who died in Waiuku crash leaves behind three children, including baby: Frances Latu‑Vailea, her five-year-old daughter and her niece died after their car ...
1news.co.nz/2025/07/17/woman-who-died-in-waiuku-crash-leaves-behind-three-children-including-baby/

Emma Watson: Harry Potter actress banned from driving for six months for speeding
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Key FactsEmma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker Receive Driving Bans
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Emma Watson was banned for six months after exceeding the 30mph speed limit in Oxford while already holding nine penalty points.
- She paid a fine of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court following the July 31, 2024 incident.
- Zoe Wanamaker was also banned for six months and fined the same amount for speeding on the M4 in August 2024.
- Neither actress attended their brief court hearings related to these offenses.
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival: Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens.
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Key FactsMain Stage Blaze Hits Tomorrowland Festival
2 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- A fire severely damaged the main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival.
- No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
- The event in Boom is set to welcome 400,000 visitors across two weekends.
- Camping areas will open as planned while organizers seek solutions for the weekend.
Due to a serious incident and fire on the Tomorrowland Mainstage, our beloved Mainstage has been severely damaged.— Festival organisers said on Wednesday evening.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked fellow Republicans who have been raising questions about his administration’s handling of the case of deceased sex ... Show more
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Trump's approval on immigration falls to lowest level of his term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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WHO “extremely concerned” about growing vaccination skepticism: The number of vaccinations, which protect millions of children worldwide from life-threatening ...
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Key FactsGlobal Risks Rise with Growing Vaccine Hesitancy
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spektrum.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spektrum.de
- The WHO expresses serious concern over rising vaccine hesitancy and shrinking funding for immunization programs.
- In 2024, 14.3 million children worldwide did not receive any vaccines, increasing health vulnerabilities.
- Measles outbreaks more than doubled in 60 countries, with approximately 107,000 deaths reported in 2023.
- HPV vaccination coverage increased to 31 percent among young girls, aiming for 90 percent by 2030.
Vaccinations save lives, and when coverage decreases, diseases spread.— Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, during a warning about the impacts of declining vaccination rates.
Stellenbosch PhD student's app applies for jobs while users sleep: A former student at the National University of Lesotho now pursuing his PhD at ...
timeslive.co.za/news/sci-tech/2025-07-16-stellenbosch-phd-students-app-applies-for-jobs-while-users-sleep/
Key FactsAI App Automates Job Applications While Users Sleep
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Thabo Maibi, a Stellenbosch University PhD student, created Career Agent to simplify job hunting with AI-driven applications.
- The app matches user CVs to job listings and sends applications automatically if contact emails are found.
- It includes an applicant tracking system score checker to enhance CVs and increase chances of interview invitations.
- Focused on African unemployment, the app supports voice-generated CVs and covers multiple countries with plans to expand.
It's just dedication you have and the willingness to work.— Thabo Maibi on the challenges of developing his app.
Russia attacks Ukraine with hundreds of drones, energy infrastructure hit: Russia attacked cities across Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and a missile ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-07-16-russia-attacks-ukraine-with-hundreds-of-drones-energy-infrastructure-hit/
Key FactsRussia Intensifies Summer Attacks on Ukraine
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Russian forces conducted multiple drone attacks across Ukraine, resulting in five fatalities and several injuries since Sunday.
- Residential buildings, schools, and administrative facilities were damaged in regions including Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia.
- Russia reported capturing two eastern villages and destroying Ukrainian aerial bombs and drones during recent operations.
- US President Trump announced additional arms shipments and imposed a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree on peace or face sanctions.
We agreed to talk more often and coordinate our steps in the future.— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about his discussions with Trump.
Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, fired: Sources
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Discussion about DIW proposal: A "boomer soli" for the pension fund?: The baby boomer generation is retiring - a financial feat for the pension fund ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/diw-boomer-soli-100.html

Key FactsDIW Proposes Surcharge on Affluent Retirees’ Pensions
2 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- The DIW proposes a 10% charge on pension incomes exceeding €1,000 monthly to financially support lower-income retirees.
- This redistribution targets only the older generation, aiming to spare younger contributors from additional burdens.
- The Union opposes the plan, citing concerns over reliability and unequal treatment of income versus wealth.
- While the DGB calls for broader tax fairness, the economic advisory council chair praises the idea as a step toward intergenerational equity.
The pension burden of the baby boomer generation cannot be solely placed on the increasingly smaller number of young contributors; the baby boomer generation itself must contribute to it.— Monika Schnitzer, Chair of the Council of Economic Experts, commented on the challenges of the pension system in the context of the DIW proposal.
Actor Kang Seo-ha dead at 31 after battle with cancer: Actor Kang Seo-ha died Monday after a battle with cancer. She was 31. A close acquaintance of Kang shared ...
koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20250715/actor-kang-seo-ha-dead-at-31-after-battle-with-cancer

A key governing partner of Netanyahu is quitting, leaving him with minority in Israeli parliament
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"I'm not on social media at all," @SenFettermanPA tells @burgessev . "I'd rather just sign up and have someone spend 30 minutes punching me in the face every ... Show more


Pete Davidson Expecting First Child With Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt: Pete Davidson is gearing up for his biggest role yet -- fatherhood ... 'cause TMZ has learned ...
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The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge: Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s ...
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Key FactsRising Tariffs Push US Inflation Higher
14 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- US consumer prices accelerated in June with a 0.3% monthly increase, signaling inflation gaining momentum.
- Price hikes in imported goods such as audio and home furnishings reflect the impact of recently raised tariffs.
- The Federal Reserve is cautious about cutting interest rates amid uncertainty over the full effects of tariffs on the economy.
- Analysts highlight that tariffs may hinder growth and employment while keeping inflation above the Fed’s 2% target.
The impact of tariffs may be lessened somewhat by an ability for firms to decrease profit margins and for consumers to continue spending, despite higher prices.— Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, in a speech in Washington.
Trump Admin to Incinerate 550 Tons of Emergency Food Meant for Children: The amount of food would be enough to feed every child in Gaza for a week.
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Key FactsEmergency Food for Kids Set to Be Destroyed
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- The Trump administration has ordered the destruction of 500 metric tons of emergency food intended for children in conflict zones.
- These high-energy biscuits are currently stored in a warehouse located in Dubai.
- The move results from budget cuts and the reduction of foreign aid by the Department of Government Efficiency.
- Aid workers describe the scale of waste as unprecedented and warn of severe humanitarian consequences.
Texas probes M&M maker Mars over use of synthetic food dyes: Texas' attorney general said on Wednesday he has begun investigating Mars, which makes M&M's and ...
reuters.com/legal/government/texas-probes-mm-maker-mars-resistance-removing-synthetic-dyes-2025-07-16/
US President Donald Trump thanks Coca-Cola for accepting his proposal to use "real cane sugar" in Coke products in the US.
Key FactsU.S. Coca-Cola to Use Real Cane Sugar Soon
26 min ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- U.S.-produced Coca-Cola traditionally uses high-fructose corn syrup, whereas other countries' versions rely on cane sugar.
- President Trump revealed that Coca-Cola agreed to replace corn syrup with cane sugar for its U.S. sodas, praising the decision.
- This change raises debates about nutritional impact and economic consequences for domestic corn farmers and manufacturers.
- Mexican Coke, known for its cane sugar recipe and glass bottle packaging, exemplifies the alternative sweetener's appeal.
I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!— President Donald Trump discussing the change in Coca-Cola's sweetener in the U.S.
In Polish town where locals burned Jews alive, 'alternate memorial' denies complicity
timesofisrael.com/in-polish-town-where-locals-burned-jews-alive-alternate-memorial-denies-complicity/

War on Gaza: Four Israeli soldiers kill themselves in under two weeks: Recent rise in suicides comes as Hamas ramps up attacks against Israeli soldiers across ...
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Key FactsSurge in Israeli Soldier Suicides Amid Gaza Conflict
9 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: middleeasteye.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: middleeasteye.net
- Four Israeli soldiers took their own lives within a two-week span during the Gaza war.
- Suicide cases among soldiers rose to 14 in 2025, following 21 deaths in 2024.
- Hamas escalated attacks on Israeli forces, killing at least 12 soldiers in recent weeks.
- Exposure to intense combat is believed to be the main factor driving the rise in suicides.
This war also kills souls.— Opposition leader Yair Lapid described the rising number of soldier suicides as unbearable.
Call for mandatory teaching of national anthem: A Sinn Féin TD has called for the national anthem to be included on the school curriculum.
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BREAKING: A blast was heard in Syria's capital, Damascus, according to a Reuters witness. The Syrian state news agency and Al Jazeera reported Israeli strikes ... Show more
Blast heard in Syrian capital Damascus, Reuters witness says
Blast heard in Syrian capital Damascus, Reuters witness says


Trump asks House Republicans if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, sources say
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Key FactsMeta Faces $8 Billion Privacy Oversight Trial
9 min ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The trial focuses on claims that Meta executives violated data privacy rules, with shareholders demanding over $8 billion in compensation.
- A former board member testified that in 2019 the company prioritized growth over protecting Mark Zuckerberg and agreed to a $5 billion fine.
- Plaintiffs accuse Zuckerberg and former leaders of running the firm as an illegal data-harvesting operation neglecting oversight duties.
- Judge Kathaleen McCormick will oversee the case through July 25 and decide on liability and damages months after the trial ends.
There was no indication he did anything wrong.— Jeffrey Zients, former Meta director, regarding Mark Zuckerberg during the trial.
Trump Rages Over MAGA Fury On Epstein Files: Latest Updates: Follow along for the latest updates on Donald Trump’s presidency.
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Key FactsTrump Delays Tariff Deadline, Backs Israel’s Military
19 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- President Trump announced possible new tariffs with an August 1 deadline but suggested negotiations might extend this timeframe.
- Only a small number of trade agreements have been finalized despite claims that deals are near completion.
- The administration increased backing for Israel’s Gaza campaign, including sanctioning a United Nations official critical of the effort.
- Rep. James Comer, leading the probe into Biden’s autopen use, was found to rely on digitally signed documents himself.
People are fed up. They are fed up.— Khanna wrote in a social media post after the vote. 'Need to put the American people before party!'
Israel launches airstrikes on central Damascus and targets the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters.


Men who felled beloved Sycamore Gap tree are sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
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Violence erupts at Bangladesh youth rally, media report four killed: Violence erupted on Wednesday at a rally of Bangladesh's youth-led National Citizen Party in ...
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Exclusive: US considered charging Minnesota judges, lawyers in immigration crackdown, sources say
reuters.com/legal/government/us-considered-charging-minnesota-judges-lawyers-immigration-crackdown-sources-2025-07-16/
Yemen intercepts record number of Iranian weapons bound for Houthis, U.S. CENTCOM says
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Italy may release up 10,000 people from prison to ease overcrowding: Italy may release up to around 10,000 people from prison, or about 15% of the total ...
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Former Federal President Christian Wulff emphasizes on maischberger that the decision on an AfD ban procedure must be made with a high degree of legal ... Show more


Paul Gallen wins points verdict in hyped fight with SBW: Paul Gallen has earned boxing bragging rights over his old rugby league rival Sonny Bill Williams ...
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President Trump says people spreading the so-called “Epstein hoax” are “stupid people” who are “doing the Democrats’ work” as he continued to defend Attorney ... Show more


Lindsey Burrow has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Leeds Beckett University for her Public and Voluntary Service.
The award recognises Lindsey’s ... Show more
Mamata Banerjee leads protest march over ‘harassment’ of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states#WestBengal #CMMamataBanerjee #TMC #AbhishekBanerjee #BJP


Marriage leave of 10 days announced in Dubai: The decree also allows employees to combine this marriage leave with any other leave
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Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal: Indonesia government insiders had reportedly indicated they were happy with the new deal ...
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Key FactsUS Tariffs Rise; EU Prepares Major Retaliation
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The US introduced a 19% tariff on Indonesian products to address a nearly $18 billion trade deficit recorded last year.
- Additional tariff notifications for smaller trade partners are expected soon as the August 1 deadline for increased duties approaches.
- The European Union is preparing retaliatory tariffs on $84 billion worth of US goods if trade talks with Washington fail.
- While aiming for swift trade deals, the US has secured only a few preliminary agreements, including with the UK and Vietnam.
They are going to pay 19% and we are going to pay nothing ... we will have full access into Indonesia, and we have a couple of those deals that are going to be announced.— Donald Trump, speaking outside the Oval Office.
Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes: The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth ...
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[Fightful Select] JoJo Offerman's surprise appearance at All In Texas was very emotional to many people backstage at AEW and WWE ...
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“Appearance on Markus Lanz has helped to reinforce reservations” Debate about Brosius-Gersdorf: "Appearance on Markus Lanz has contributed to increasing reservations" - | Video - | WELT
Girl in union flag dress barred from giving speech on school’s ‘culture day’: Father says 12-year-old was told event in Rugby was ‘not for her as she gets to ...
theguardian.com/education/2025/jul/15/girl-union-flag-dress-school-culture-day-rugby

Key FactsPrincess of Wales' Bold Turquoise Trooping Look
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: elle.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: elle.com
- The Princess of Wales attended the historic Trooping The Colour parade in a turquoise Catherine Walker coat dress featuring white lapels and cuffs.
- Her ensemble blended 1980s style with a Juliette Botterill wide-brim hat and diamond-and-pearl earrings once owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Her children complemented the look, with Princess Charlotte wearing a pastel turquoise dress echoing her mother’s attire.
- This appearance highlights the Princess’s evolving personal style and growing confidence as a senior royal family member.
Opposition parties reject Presidency budget, accuse Ramaphosa of presiding over corrupt govt
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Key FactsOpposition Rejects Presidency Budget Amid Corruption Claims
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Opposition parties voted against the Presidency budget, alleging President Ramaphosa leads a corrupt administration.
- John Hlophe of the MK Party described Ramaphosa as irreparably damaged and corrupt.
- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) claimed the nation is controlled by criminal syndicates and drug cartels.
- Ramaphosa defended forming commissions aimed at combating corruption during the budget debate.
Today, we have gathered to debate the Presidency budget of an administration which is rotten from the head and which has surrendered our nation to criminal syndicates and drug cartels.— Nontando Nolutshungu, EFF MP, during the debate on the Presidency budget.
Dozens of Israeli teenagers in Tel Aviv burned their draft orders, refusing to serve in the military in protest against the war on Gaza.


[WATCH] SIU head Adv. Andy Mothibi says during the national lottery corruption investigations, they found that audit firms and lawyers played a role in what ... Show more


Trump Melts Down Over Epstein ‘Hoax,’ Slams Supporters Who Believe ‘This Bullsh*t’ ...
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Protesters have gathered outside of Durham County Council offices this morning as councillors vote on a motion to scrap the council's 'climate emergency pledge'


Labor and Coalition in lockstep as Trump threatens to pull pharma tariffs forward
theage.com.au/politics/federal/trump-flags-drug-tariffs-as-soon-as-end-of-the-month-20250716-p5mfdm.html
US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of half of the 4 ...
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Key FactsNational Guard Troops Withdraw from Los Angeles
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
- The Pentagon ended the deployment of 2,000 National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown protests.
- Approximately 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines had been stationed in the city since early June.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom opposed the deployment and legally challenged the federal government's authority.
- Los Angeles Mayor praised the troop withdrawal, attributing it to peaceful protests and unified community efforts.
This happened because the people of Los Angeles stood united and stood strong. We organized peaceful protests, we came together at rallies, we took the Trump administration to court — all of this led to today’s retreat.— Mayor Karen Bass in a statement regarding the withdrawal of the National Guard.
USA executes more sentences: Florida executes double murderer by lethal injection
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Key FactsFlorida Executes Double Murderer Amid Rising Death Sentences
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Michael Bell was executed by lethal injection in Florida at age 54 for killing two people over 30 years ago.
- His execution brought the total number of US executions in 2025 to 26, marking a ten-year high.
- The Death Penalty Information Center attributes the increase to decisions by a few elected officials in select states.
- More than half of executions took place in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina, mostly by lethal injection, with some using nitrogen or firing squads.
The increase in executions this year is the result of the decisions of a few elected officials in a small number of states.— The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) explains this in a report.
Lawyer Brosius-Gersdorf on Lanz: “Represents absolutely moderate positions”: Law professor Brosius-Gersdorf was actually supposed to become a constitutional ...
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Key FactsDebate Surrounding Brosius-Gersdorf’s Judge Nomination
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- The Bundestag postponed the constitutional judge election due to lack of consensus within CDU/CSU over Brosius-Gersdorf.
- Controversy arose from her views on abortion legalization, a potential AfD ban, and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
- During a ZDF interview, she refuted accusations and emphasized holding moderate views aligned with society’s center.
- Legal action is underway regarding plagiarism allegations, with an official statement from the law firm pending.
I represent absolutely moderate positions from the center of our society.— Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf stated in the ZDF talk show 'Markus Lanz' about her political stance.
Nikkahgram: British dating platform advertises polygamy and virgins: The dating platform Nikkahgram promotes an ultra-conservative image of women and encourages ...
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Castro to submit courtesy resignation as PCO reorganizes: Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that she will submit her courtesy resignation ...
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Pedestrian bridge in Linz collapses after lorry accident: A lorry crashed into a pedestrian bridge in Linz, Austria, on Wednesday morning. As a result ...
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Key FactsPedestrian Bridge Collapse Caused by Truck in Linz
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derstandard.at
- A pedestrian bridge in Linz's Auwiesen district collapsed after being struck by an oversized truck.
- Two individuals inside the truck remain trapped and are likely injured, though they are responsive.
- Emergency services deployed a large team with doctors, paramedics, and a major rescue vehicle on site.
- The bridge is being stabilized prior to rescue efforts involving several heavy cranes and the Linz professional fire brigade.
At the moment, we cannot provide information on the severity of the injuries of the two individuals. We have a medical team including paramedics and a large ambulance on site for each patient.— Mario Mockry from the Red Cross speaking to ORF.