Right-wing extremists remain the greatest threat to German democracy and their number increased significantly to 58,700 last year, the country’s domestic intelligence service says.
That number is an increase of more than 8,000 on the previous…
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US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can ban transgender women from competing in female school and college sports.
The court considered cases from students in two different states who had challenged bans on participation. The two states,…
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Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 1,700 as search efforts continue
More than 1,700 people have died in Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, while nearly 59,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed.
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Car laden with bomb detonates in Haifa
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – A vehicle laden with bomb was detonated in Haifa in northern occupied Palesitnian territories, causing loud explosion.
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Watch: Supreme Court’s birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The US Supreme Court has ruled President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
The BBC’s Chief North America Correspondent Gary O’Donoghue explains the attempt to overturn a policy which has been in…
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2026 World Cup: Iran prepares to depart Mexico after 24-day stay in Tijuana
Iran’s national football team is set to end its 24-day stay in Mexico on Tuesday after being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
On Sunday night, a US official said both sides would “stand down for now”, and that vessels could “move freely” in and around the strait. Technical talks would also “continue on all areas of the MoU”, the official added.
The next day, Iran’s…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalate after fresh airstrikes by Islamabad
Tensions rise between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Islamabad’s airstrikes, which Kabul says killed civilians, but Pakistan claims it targeted militants.
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Thousands displaced by earthquake in Venezuela receive temporary shelters
Venezuela continues its rescue and relief efforts, as well as providing assistance to those most affected by the twin earthquakes of June 24.
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Watch: Canadians share hopes and wishes for America’s 250th birthday
For America’s 250th birthday, BBC journalists in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver asked Canadians what they would gift the US and what birthday wishes they’d send their southern neighbour. People from across the country shared how they see the…
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