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AI summaryThousands demonstrated in Bologna after Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born entrepreneur, died while being restrained by police. The protests turned violent in places, with 64 police officers reported injured. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a full investigation but said violence against law enforcement cannot be justified.
AI summaryThe UNHCR reported that 144 migrants and refugees are dead or missing after a series of maritime incidents off Mauritania's coast. Three rescue operations brought 387 people ashore, but one vessel had 143 fatalities or missing, including two Senegalese children who lost family. Arrivals to the Canary Islands have dropped 61% this year.
AI summaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. The talks come as Beirut pushes for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and as regional tensions between the US and Iran escalate.
AI summaryArgentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final has intensified criticism of the team's tactics and sportsmanship, with accusations of racism also surfacing. While critics label the team as arrogant and dirty, many Argentines defend their passion, arguing that what outsiders see as arrogance is actually pride.
AI summaryUN data shows a 37% increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine in the first half of 2026, with 1,396 killed and 7,978 wounded. Russia also saw a 121% rise in civilian deaths. Long-range missile and drone strikes are blamed for the worsening toll.
AI summaryMonsoon-driven flash floods have killed at least 20 people in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province, with around 100 missing and over 80 injured. Rescue operations are underway, hampered by remote terrain and debris.
AI summaryThousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in Kyiv to protest the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with demonstrations entering a fifth day. The protests have deepened a political crisis for President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is seeking to avoid widening divisions during the war with Russia.
AI summaryThe US Justice Department has launched a compliance review into Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs to determine if they exclude American-citizen students. Harvard denies unlawful discrimination and has previously described such probes as retaliatory.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian imports, including wine and hockey sticks, citing discriminatory treatment by Ottawa. The duties, set to take effect in 30 days, apply to nearly $20 billion of goods and mark the first use of a 1930s trade law. Canadian PM Mark Carney said his government stands ready to intensify talks.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports, citing discriminatory treatment of American products. The tariffs, set to take effect in 30 days, exclude energy, potash, fish and critical minerals and could escalate into a broader trade war.
AI summarySpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made his first visit to Algeria in four years, aiming to deepen ties with a top natural gas supplier. The trip follows a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara, with Algeria having suspended a friendship treaty in 2022 and reactivated it this year.
AI summarySenegal has announced its support for former President Macky Sall's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, reversing its previous refusal. The decision follows a meeting between Sall and current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and comes despite lingering accusations of repression during Sall's tenure.
AI summaryMaine Democrats have chosen Troy Jackson as their new US Senate nominee following Graham Platner's withdrawal amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson faces Republican incumbent Susan Collins in November, with the race seen as crucial to Senate control. Reactions range from party unity to Jewish community skepticism over Jackson's stance on Israel.
AI summaryThousands of protesters, mostly students, demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clashed with police in New Delhi. Police fired tear gas and baton-charged the crowd as they attempted to march on parliament. Reports on the number of injured vary, and opposition parties have condemned the police action.
AI summaryAndy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the UK's Labour Party and is set to become prime minister, with promises to focus on the cost-of-living crisis and public services. The announcement was made by Labour's National Executive Committee chair Shabana Mahmood at a special party conference in London. King Charles III is expected to formally invite Burnham to form a government.
AI summaryThe US has launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after a US soldier was killed in a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. Iran's IRGC reported oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz and claimed to have downed a US drone, while the US embassy in Bahrain warned of potential Iranian attacks.
AI summaryThousands of protesters in New Delhi clashed with police while attempting to march on parliament, demanding education reforms and the resignation of the education minister. The protest, part of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, drew support from millions on social media and saw injuries on both sides, with some reports of pellet gun wounds.
AI summaryJonas Vingegaard has withdrawn from the Tour de France after a crash in stage 15, suffering a fractured collarbone and abrasions. He will undergo surgery, and rivals and teammates have expressed sympathy.
AI summaryThe United States began a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran early Monday after announcing the death of another American service member, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, risking a wider conflict. In a related escalation, Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran over the weekend, with two US troops killed in Jordan and Kuwait accusing Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
AI summaryThe United States and Iran have exchanged strikes for a ninth consecutive night, with Iran attacking targets in several Gulf countries and US forces striking sites across Iran. Sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain, and both sides reported casualties and damage.