Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison (www.bbc.co.uk)
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H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies (www.reuters.com)
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Mountains are collapsing: A Swiss mountain peak fell apart, sending 3.5 million cubic feet of rock into the valley below. (www.businessinsider.com)
Mt. Fluchthorn’s tallest peak, on the Swiss-Austrian border, collapsed in June....
Russia expels POLITICO reporter (www.politico.eu)
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Russia got richer even as the war in Ukraine raged on last year, while the West shed trillions of dollars of wealth (www.businessinsider.com)
British Museum worker sacked over missing treasures (www.bbc.com)
The museum dismisses a member of staff and police are investigating after items go missing.
Australian ex-priest has prison sentence extended to 40 years for molesting 72nd child victim (ground.news)
Political Leader Pedro Briones Shot to Death in Ecuador (www.telesurenglish.net)
Leader of leftist political party Citizen Revolution Pedro Briones murdered.
Wisconsin Pushing Bill That Requires Websites To Treat All Users As If They’re Children (www.techdirt.com)
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Staff member sacked after British Museum items found to be 'missing, stolen or damaged' (news.sky.com)
A member of staff at the British Museum has been sacked after jewellery and gems from its collection were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”....
BRICS taking over the G7 (www.youtube.com)
Caroline Kennedy Says US Open to Assange Plea Deal (scheerpost.com)
Fears UK’s cashless society will leave more than just the vulnerable behind (www.theguardian.com)
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Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for 'corrupting morals' (www.bbc.co.uk)
It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation.
The EU wants to cure your teen’s smartphone addiction (www.politico.eu)
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Geopolitics and the Olympics: When the IOC struggles to stay on the sidelines (www.france24.com)
When French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympics in 1894, he imagined the Games as an occasion for world peace as countries came together in amicable sporting events. But the Games were soon caught up in nations’ rivalries and political agendas. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) struggled – and failed...
360-Degree Encirclement: Ukrainian Troops and Allies Engage Russians in Assault Footage (youtu.be)
n a remarkable display of coordinated strength, the 59th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and valiant fighters from the Foreign Legion united their efforts to launch a resolute assault against the positions of the encroaching Russian army. This synchronized offensive, marked by its strategic prowess, witnessed...
Bank glitch let customers withdraw extra cash (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Belgium strikes: Ryanair pilots announce further walkout in August (www.euronews.com)
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Container ship Joseph Schulte leaves Odesa amid Russia Black Sea attack fears (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Chinese soldiers pledge to sacrifice their lives in documentary on Taiwan invasion (www.theguardian.com)
New Covid vaccines are on the way as 'Eris' variant rises (www.reuters.com)
China crushes US giant Intel’s acquisition of Israeli Tower Semiconductor (www.scmp.com)
British Museum worker sacked over missing items (www.bbc.co.uk)
Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires (www.bbc.co.uk)
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