Nearly 70 percent of deaths in Gaza are women and children: UN

A 23-year-old Polish woman, Julia Wandel, has pleaded not guilty to stalking the parents and siblings of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann, with accusations including persistent calls, voicemails, and messages sent to the McCanns, as well as two visits to their home last year. Wandel, who previously claimed to be Madeleine on Instagram, was remanded in custody while another woman, Karen Spragg, also charged with stalking, was granted bail. Both women are scheduled for trial...

Steve Hilton, former top adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, has announced his candidacy for California governor in the 2026 race as a Republican, aiming to succeed Gavin Newsom, who cannot run for a third term. Launching his campaign with the slogan “Golden Again: Great Jobs, Great Homes, Great Kids,” Hilton emphasizes practical solutions for working families and criticizes Democrats for high taxes and housing issues. He expressed eagerness to potentially face Kamala Harris,...

SummarySeventeen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout will make his Australian senior international debut at the world athletics championships in Tokyo this September, focusing on the 200m, where he holds the national record. Following impressive performances at the national titles in Perth, Gout is excited to compete against top athletes and has also trained with Olympic champion Noah Lyles. Alongside Gout, Lachie Kennedy will represent Australia in the 100m, and several other athletes, including medalists from the...

Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced "substantially," although he clarified they "won't be zero," following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about a potential "de-escalation" in the trade war between the US and China. This comes after Trump imposed import taxes of 145% on China, leading to a retaliatory 125% tariff on US goods, which has contributed to stock market volatility and raised concerns over global economic growth. Meanwhile,...

SummaryAn immigration judge has deemed the U.S. government's deportation case against Russian-born Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova legally insufficient, prompting ICE to provide further documentation within a week. Detained for two months at Richwood Correctional Center, Petrova, who fears persecution in Russia due to her anti-war protests, is also involved in a separate federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security regarding her visa cancellation. A follow-up immigration hearing is set for July 22, while a...

SummaryIsrael-Egypt relations are at their most strained since the October 2023 war, with concerns in Cairo about the Gaza border and military buildup causing unease in Jerusalem. Egypt's military cooperation with China, highlighted by a recent joint exercise featuring advanced fighter jets, aligns with its long-standing strategy to avoid dependence on any single superpower. This cooperation includes purchasing Chinese arms and infrastructure development, reinforcing China's growing influence in Egypt under President Al-Sisi. Full Article