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5 immigrants deported by US held in solitary confinement
Five immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s secretive third-country program are in prison, where they will be held in solitary confinement for an undetermined time
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"The circumstances of the incident are under review," the IDF said.
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The key question now is how seriously will Putin take Trump's new approach?
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Over 250 prisoners were released from CECOT, Venezuela's government said.
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The ex-wife of a University of California, Berkeley, professor was arrested in connection to his death in Greece on July 4, officials said.
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Ukrainian woman shares story after losing mom and sister to Russian strike
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Netanyahu calls Pope Leo after deadly Israeli strike on Gazan church
Three people were killed and 10 injured in the Israeli strike.
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Cambodia continues raids on scam centers, bringing arrests in past 3 weeks over 2,100
Cambodia has intensified its crackdown on online scam centers, arresting over 2,100 suspects since June 27
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3 Polish doctors convicted in 2021 death of pregnant woman
Three Polish doctors have been convicted for their roles in the 2021 death of a pregnant woman, known as Iza, from sepsis
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German leader Merz says his government has a 'stable foundation' despite a dispute
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has a “stable foundation” and has achieved a lot in its first 10 weeks
July 18
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UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers who targeted Mariupol theater
The U.K. has sanctioned Russian military intelligence officers and units linked to a deadly 2022 theater bombing in Ukraine
July 18
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Officials try to identify 18 bodies in deadly Iraq shopping mall fire
Officials in Iraq are struggling to identify more than a dozen bodies pulled from a deadly fire at a shopping mall
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Taiwan will 'not provoke confrontation' with China, vice president says
Taiwan's vice president says the self-ruled democracy will not provoke a confrontation with China and seeks to communicate with Beijing on the basis of parity and respect
July 18
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A Libyan accused of war crimes has been arrested in Germany, ICC says
The International Criminal Court says that a Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes has been arrested
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Syrian government forces set to reenter Sweida province after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes
Clashes have erupted again between Druze militias and Bedouin clans in southern Syria
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Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals to their homeland in 2nd flight since the Taliban's return
Germany has deported 81 male asylum-seekers back to Afghanistan, its second deportation since the Taliban regained power there
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China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in the Philippines
China’s Education Ministry has issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines, following what it describes as a series of criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals
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North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort
North Korea says it is banning the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for the complex
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In Liberia's version of baseball, there are no bats and no men
Kickball is beloved among women in Liberia, where many sporting activities are male-dominated
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Sudan's civil war, by the numbers
Over two years have passed since Sudan plunged into a civil war that has caused what aid organizations have described as one of the world’s worst displacement and hunger crises
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Syria's Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ones after clashes
Members of Syria's Druze community are searching for loved ones and counting their dead after days of clashes in a southern province that left bloodied bodies of civilians on the streets and homes looted
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Hong Kong's new prison rules may curb lawyer and chaplain visits on national security grounds
Hong Kong has tightened prison rules, allowing authorities to restrict visits on national security grounds
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Canadian man charged with hijacking that caused security scare at Vancouver airport
A Canadian man has been charged with hijacking a small plane after he caused a security scare at Vancouver’s airport this week
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Chinese university expels female student after relationship with a foreigner
A Chinese university has expelled a female student for “damaging national dignity” over alleged “improper interactions” with a foreign man
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Britain to lower voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy
Britain is lowering the country's voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election, the government announced Thursday.
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Brazil's congress passes bill to overhaul environmental regulations
Brazil’s lower house has passed a controversial bill that overhauls environmental legislation
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5 immigrants deported by US held in solitary confinement
Five immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s secretive third-country program are in prison, where they will be held in solitary confinement for an undetermined time
July 17
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An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital
An uncontrolled wildfire burned Thursday outside Madrid and sent a giant cloud of smoke over the Spanish capital
July 17
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Low turnout in Togo municipal elections seen as test for the country's president
Togolese voters have voted in municipal elections, seen as a test for the country's leader Faure Gnassingbé, who has faced rare and deadly protests after a recent constitutional reform that could effectively keep him in power indefinitely
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Ex-wife, boyfriend arrested in professor's killing
Przemyslaw Jeziorski was killed on July 4 in Athens, his family said.
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Air India captain may have shut off fuel, WSJ reports
Flight AI171 was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, the airline said.
July 17
July 17
School bus crash in southwest England leaves 1 student dead, 2 seriously injured
Police say a bus crash in southwest England has killed one student and seriously injured two others
July 17
July 17
Israel says it 'deeply regrets' strike on Catholic church in Gaza that killed 3
"The circumstances of the incident are under review," the IDF said.
July 17
July 17
Over 60 dead after fire rips through shopping mall in Iraq
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
July 17
July 17
El Salvador's top human rights group flees President Bukele's ongoing crackdown on dissent
El Salvador’s top human rights organization, Cristosal, says it is leaving the country after harassment and legal threats by the government of President Nayib Bukele
July 17
July 17
'More noise' will follow deadly strikes on Gaza church: Expert
ABC News' Patrick Reevell and security contributor Steve Hill discuss the fatal strike on the Holy Family Church, the only Catholic church in Gaza.
July 17
July 17
South Sudan's main opposition party rejects president's call for dialogue to avoid civil war
South Sudan’s president has called for dialogue amid concerns that the country could relapse into a civil war due to the stalled peace talks, but the opposition had demanded for its members to be released
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July 17
3 dead as Catholic church in Gaza damaged by 'apparent' Israeli strike, church says
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the local priest, was injured along with "several" others, said the church, which is the only Catholic parish in Gaza. ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports.
July 17
July 17
5 suspects in killing of UC Berkeley professor appear in Greek court
Five suspects in the killing of a UC Berkeley professor have appeared in court in Athens
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July 17
Puerto Rico bans hormone therapy and gender surgery for transgender youth
Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that prohibits hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from activists in the largely conservative U.S. territory
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A new mural in France shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in a swipe at Trump
A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes is racking up millions of views online with its swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation policies
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More than 140 Ukraine drones enter Russia with Moscow targeted, Defense Ministry says
The wave of attacks was the largest reported by Russia since 11 July.
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July 17
At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea
Heavy rains in South Korea have killed at least four people and forced over 1,300 to evacuate
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July 17
60 dead after mall fire in Iraq
The cause of the fire is not immediately known.
July 17
July 17
Britain will lower its voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy
Britain has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election
July 17
July 17
Teacher stabbed at Dutch elementary school music show; 3 suspects arrested
A teacher was stabbed during a school musical performance in Alblasserdam, Netherlands, on Wednesday night
July 17
July 17
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
Officials in Pakistan say heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 54 people in 24 hours
July 17
July 17
Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian Cabinet, appointing a new prime minister
Ukraine has appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as its new prime minister, marking the first leadership change since Russia's invasion in 2022
July 17
July 17
Pro-Russia cybercrime network targeted by European law enforcement
Two people were arrested, one in France and one in Spain, Europol said.
July 17
July 17
South Korea's top court upholds acquittal of Samsung's Lee over contentious 2015 merger
South Korea’s top court has upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on financial criminal charges, ending years of legal disputes over a 2015 merger that solidified his control over the company
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Leaders of the UK and Germany to sign a treaty on defense, trade and migration
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are signing a treaty Thursday to strengthen defense ties and combat migrant smuggling across the English Channel
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