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British monarchy will receive around $118 million in government funding, annual report shows

adminJuly 1, 20250

The British Royal Household released its financial statement on Monday, revealing that the annual lump sum from the government remained at £86.3 million ($118.50 million). The sum, called the Sovereign Grant, pays for the upkeep of royal palaces and the royals’ official duties and is funded by British taxpayer money. In return, the monarch hands […]

Israeli strike on cafe near Gaza City port kills dozens, hospital official says

adminJuly 1, 20250

More than 40 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a cafe near the port in Gaza City, according to the head of the territory’s largest hospital. Dr. Mohammad Abu Silmiya, the director of Al-Shifa hospital, said in an update on Monday night that at least 41 people had been killed and […]

Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman

adminJuly 1, 20250

Thailand’s embattled prime minister was suspended from duty Tuesday and could face dismissal pending an ethics probe over a leaked phone call she had with Cambodia’s powerful former leader. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 38, has only held the premiership for 10 months after replacing her predecessor, who was removed from office. Her suspension brings fresh uncertainty to […]

Turkish police arrest four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests

adminJuly 1, 20250

Turkish police arrested at least four cartoonists on Monday accused of drawing and distributing a cartoon that authorities and protesters say is a depiction of the Prophet Mohammed and Moses. The cartoon, published in a political satire magazine, shows what appears to be a Muslim and a Jewish man, both with wings and halos, shaking […]

UK police assess footage of Glastonbury acts over anti-Israel chants

adminJune 30, 20250

British police say they are reviewing comments made on stage by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and hip hop trio Kneecap at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Rapper Bobby Vylan took to the festival’s third-biggest West Holts Stage on Saturday shouting “Free, free Palestine,” before leading crowds to chants against the Israeli military. Video showed the […]

Israeli strike on Iranian prison killed more than 70, says Iran state-affiliated media

adminJune 30, 20250

Israel’s attack on Evin Prison in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday killed 71 people, according to Mizan, the news outlet of the Iranian judiciary. “The martyrs include prison administrative staff, conscripted soldiers, inmates, family members of prisoners who were at the prison for visits or legal follow-ups, and neighbors living near the prison,” […]

Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating

adminJune 30, 20250

For months the talk in Kyiv was of a much-anticipated Russian offensive that would aim to gobble up more of the Ukraine’s eastern regions. So far, it’s been underwhelming – but the Russians have made some gains and vastly reinforced their troop numbers in some areas. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to pursue territorial gains […]

Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offense over alleged Hezbollah flag

adminJune 30, 20250

A member of Irish hip hop trio Kneecap has been charged with a terrorism offense following an investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police. Liam O’Hanna, 27, of Belfast has been charged with allegedly displaying a flag “in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation,” London’s Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. The charge relates to a flag that […]

Netanyahu says ‘opportunities have opened up’ to free Gaza hostages following Iran operation

adminJune 30, 20250

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “many opportunities have opened up” following Israel’s military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel on Sunday, Netanyahu said, “As you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now following this […]

Severe heat waves hit southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks

adminJune 30, 20250

Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming […]

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Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years

Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Moscow sent hundreds of drones into Kyiv

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British monarchy will receive around $118 million in government funding, annual report shows

Israeli strike on cafe near Gaza City port kills dozens, hospital official says

Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman

Turkish police arrest four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests

UK police assess footage of Glastonbury acts over anti-Israel chants

Israeli strike on Iranian prison killed more than 70, says Iran state-affiliated media

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