Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
EU officials met with Taliban representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss migration and deportation procedures, sparking criticism from human rights advocates over diplomatic engagement with the Taliban.
The EU held its first closed-door negotiations with the Taliban regarding deportations of Afghan nationals, drawing criticism from human rights groups who argue the talks undermine EU human rights commitments.
Protesters blocked Ibadan's Iwo Road demanding rescue of 46 abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Council, while police assured their safe return amid ongoing negotiations with kidnappers.
Authorities believe ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family days after her February abduction from Arizona were from her abductors, with a second note claiming she had died.
The DOJ is investigating a Brooklyn coffee shop that publicly criticized Rep. Dan Goldman on social media, saying it should have refused him service due to his pro-Israel stance, potentially violating federal anti-discrimination law.
ETC's Tour Hog lighting console managed 230+ fixtures during BTS's first concert in 4 years, 'The Comeback: ARIRANG,' in Seoul for 100,000 fans and Netflix broadcast.
Thousands of Czechs and public broadcaster staff protested and struck against government plans to restructure public media funding, raising concerns about editorial independence.
Spain's leading photography festival opens with nearly 100 exhibitions featuring 300+ artists exploring themes of borders, identity, and social protest through diverse visual narratives.
A massage clinic owner has implemented a ban on most male clients due to persistent behavioral issues, raising questions about workplace safety and discrimination in service industries.
Street Fighter 6's Season 4 begins August 3 with new DLC character Yasmine. The fighting game continues expanding its roster with diverse characters targeting its core 15-25 year-old demographic.
Sony Pictures released a new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day ahead of July 31st premiere, featuring an invisible villain that controls the Hulk in a world where Peter Parker is forgotten.
UN human rights experts have called for the immediate release of a British couple sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian jail on spying charges, citing grave procedural irregularities and a medical emergency as the pair are on hunger strike.
The cause of death for 'The Real L Word' star Francine Beppu has been revealed, marking closure in a case that drew attention from the LGBTQ+ community and reality television audience.
Bosch Home Appliances Singapore opens a week-long interactive pop-up at City Square Mall (June 22-28, 2026) featuring six challenge stations designed to educate shoppers about dishwasher benefits through gamified experiences.
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador in Philadelphia.
Thousands of Italians participated in competing pro- and anti-migration rallies in Rome on June 13, reflecting deep political divisions over immigration policy in the country.
At least 346 students across Ireland's third-level institutions reported homelessness in 2024/25, though the actual figure is likely much higher as major universities don't track this data systematically.
Canada striker Cyle Larin scored a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup Group B opener, earning the co-hosts their first-ever World Cup point.
David Hockney, one of Britain's most celebrated and influential artists with a seven-decade career, has died peacefully at home at age 88. King Charles and cultural leaders worldwide paid tribute to his transformative impact on modern art and LGBTQ+ representation.
Monash University and Czech Academy of Sciences researchers built the world's smallest scannable QR code at 50x50 nanometres using atom-by-atom construction with scanning tunnelling microscopes.
Patek Philippe launches the Calatrava Chiming Alarm 5322G, a dress watch that reimagines the mechanical alarm complication with repeater-like sonority and sophisticated engineering for contemporary luxury markets.
The Smith Family charity has completed repaying $5.9 million in underpaid wages to 784 workers across Australia after an 8-year underpayment period, settling with the Fair Work Ombudsman through an enforceable undertaking.
Harvard study reveals that diverse physical activities reduce premature death risk by 19%, while Brazil faces rising sedentary-related diseases. Early movement shows measurable health improvements within weeks.
Cambridge researchers analyzing 574-million-year-old fossils found that asexual reproduction delayed species diversification for millions of years, while sexual reproduction's genetic diversity became advantageous in unstable environments.
