Malaysia Detains More Than 100 Rohingya Seeking U.N. Assistance
Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the United Nations.
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Pauline Hanson loses appeal over Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding
An Australian court has rejected Pauline Hanson’s appeal and upheld a finding that her 2022 social media post about senator Mehreen Faruqi breached the Racial Discrimination Act.
Two killed, five wounded in shooting at Bite of Seattle festival
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Pentagon database lists 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded in Iran war
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US pauses Iran strikes for second night as diplomatic contacts continue
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Germany Classifies Berlin Pride Attack as Suspected Islamist Terrorism
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More than 20,000 evacuated as wildfire spreads near Bordeaux
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US House votes to direct Trump to withdraw forces from Iran conflict
The US House approved a war-powers resolution by 214 votes to 208 on 23 July 2026, directing President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the conflict with Iran.