Three staff members from Doctors Without Borders were killed on June 24, 2021, in Ethiopia's Tigray region during the civil conflict. The organization’s internal review states the killings were intentional and accuses the Ethiopian government of not completing its investigation.
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Three employees of Doctors Without Borders were intentionally killed in Tigray, Ethiopia.
The victims included a Spanish coordinator and two Ethiopian workers.
They were clearly identified as aid workers during the attack.
The incident involved a convoy of Ethiopian soldiers nearby at the time.
MSF has not received answers from Ethiopian authorities, despite several inquiries.
A peace deal in the Tigray region is fragile, with ongoing tensions.
The civil war in Tigray led to the deaths of about 600,000 people and displaced a million.
The New York Times suggested an army officer ordered the killings, but MSF cannot confirm this.
The 2025 Emmy nominations were announced, with winners to be revealed on September 14. Apple TV+'s "Severance" and "The Studio" received the most nods in the drama and comedy categories. Streaming platforms like Apple TV+, Max, and Disney+ showed strong performances in the nominations.
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The Emmy winners will be announced on September 14, 2025.
"Severance" received 27 nominations, and "The Studio" received 23 nominations.
Both "Severance" and "The Studio" are Apple TV+ shows with many famous actors.
Jeff Hiller from "Somebody Somewhere" on HBO received a nomination in his final year of eligibility.
Harrison Ford got his first Emmy nomination for "Shrinking" on Apple TV+.
Streaming platforms like Apple TV+, Max, and Disney+ are prominent in this year's nominations.
The UK accidentally revealed personal details of over 33,000 Afghan people, putting them at risk of Taliban reprisals. In response, the UK plans to relocate about 20,000 Afghans, which may cost several billion pounds. Additionally, about 4,500 people have already been relocated or are in transit under a specific program, while the government faces lawsuits over the data breach.
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The UK disclosed personal details of more than 33,000 Afghan people by accident.
The information leak puts these individuals at risk from the Taliban.
About 20,000 Afghan people may be relocated to the UK due to this incident.
The relocation effort is expected to cost several billion pounds.
Approximately 4,500 people have relocated or are in the process under the Afghan Response Route.
The Ministry of Defence realized the data breach in August 2023 after part of the data was published online.
A legal ruling called a superinjunction was lifted, letting the court details become public.
The Afghan Response Route program has ended, but other resettlement routes continue.
Unrest erupted in Torre Pacheco, Spain, after an attack on a 68-year-old man led to anti-migrant violence. Fourteen people have been arrested, and extra police officers have been sent to the town. Social media posts and a far-right group encouraged attacks on individuals of North African origin.
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An attack on a 68-year-old man, Domingo Tomás Domínguez, led to several nights of unrest in Torre Pacheco, Spain.
Three young men of Moroccan origin were arrested on suspicion of the attack, though they do not live in Torre Pacheco.
Fourteen people were arrested in total due to riots and anti-migrant violence.
The unrest started after a video related to the incident spread on social media, leading to calls for violence.
A far-right group named "Deport Them Now" called for attacks on people of North African origin.
Extra police, including 130 local and Guardia Civil officers, have been deployed to the town to stop the unrest.
The unrest included clashes between far-right groups and people of North African origin, with property damage reported.
The Spanish Interior Minister attributed the violence to anti-immigration rhetoric from far-right parties like Vox.
A childhood stamp collection helped a reporter see the world in new ways. Clearing out storage spaces often uncovers items like photos and books that hold personal or financial worth.
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A childhood stamp collection belonged to reporter Willem Marx.
Marx's collection gave him a new perspective on the world.
Stanley Gibbons is a well-known name in the world of stamp collecting.
Their catalogues are used by collectors and dealers for reference.
The company is considered a leader in the stamp-collecting industry.
Cleaning out spaces often leads to discovering valuable personal items.
Items found can have emotional or financial value.
Rev. John MacArthur, a well-known evangelical preacher, passed away at 86. He led Grace Community Church in Los Angeles for over 50 years and was known for his conservative teachings and sermons. MacArthur's ministry extended worldwide through broadcasts and books and was noted for defying COVID-19 health orders by holding indoor services.
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John MacArthur was an evangelical preacher who died at age 86.
He led Grace Community Church in Los Angeles for more than 50 years.
MacArthur's teachings were shared globally through broadcasts and books.
He became notable for holding indoor services during COVID-19, against health orders.
MacArthur supported complementarianism, believing men and women have different roles.
In 2021, Los Angeles County paid $800,000 to settle a lawsuit with his church.
He was known for "expository preaching," explaining the Bible line by line.
MacArthur was part of a family line of pastors and helped train future church leaders.
"Severance" led the Emmy nominations with 27 nods, while "The Studio" topped comedy series with 23 for Apple TV+. HBO's "The White Lotus" and "The Penguin" also received many nominations, making it a competitive year for several popular shows. The nominations highlight strong performances and creative achievements across multiple series.
Key Facts
"Severance" received 27 Emmy nominations, the most for any drama series.
"The Studio" had 23 nominations and was the leading comedy series.
Notable nominees included Adam Scott and Britt Lower for their roles in "Severance."
Seth Rogen was nominated for acting, writing, and directing "The Studio."
"The Penguin," related to the "Batman" universe, earned 24 nominations for its limited series.
"The White Lotus" received 23 nominations, making it second in drama category nods.
HBO's "The Last of Us" got 16 nominations in the drama categories.
The 2025 Emmy Awards recognized shows across various genres, including dramas, comedies, and limited series.
Digging has started in Tuam, Ireland, to find and examine the remains of about 800 infants and young children buried in unmarked mass graves. These graves are at a former "mother and baby home" known as St Mary's, run by nuns from the Bon Secours Sisters. This excavation is intended to identify and respectfully rebury the remains, a process expected to take two years.
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Excavation began to find remains of about 800 infants and children in Tuam, Ireland.
The site is a former "mother and baby home" run by the Bon Secours Sisters, operational from 1925 to 1961.
A local historian, Catherine Corless, discovered the mass graves nearly a decade ago.
In the past, single mothers and their children lived in these "homes" as they had no other support.
Many of these children died and were buried without official records.
The Irish government began investigating other similar homes after media coverage of Corless's findings.
The excavation process will involve experts from multiple countries to identify and rebury the remains.
Jeremy Corbyn, a former leader of the Labour Party in the UK, is working to establish a new political party as an alternative to the major parties. Zarah Sultana, formerly of Labour, is set to co-lead this effort. The new party aims to address left-wing concerns that they feel are not being represented by the current Labour leadership.
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Jeremy Corbyn is creating a new political party after previously leading the Labour Party.
Zarah Sultana, a young former Labour lawmaker, will co-lead this new party.
The new party does not have a name yet and is seen as a potential alternative to the major UK parties.
Recent polls suggest that 18% of UK voters might consider voting for a party led by Corbyn.
The move comes as current Labour leader Keir Starmer moves the party towards the political center.
Corbyn and Sultana criticize the UK’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
The new party aims to focus on peace-driven foreign policies and address what they see as a lack of left-wing representation.
WeTransfer has clarified that it does not use files uploaded to its platform to train AI models. The company updated its terms of service to make this clear after users expressed concerns on social media.
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WeTransfer confirmed it does not use files for AI training.
Social media users criticized changes in WeTransfer's terms of service.
WeTransfer updated its terms to clarify that it does not sell content or data.
The initial terms suggested using AI for content moderation and identifying harmful content.
The updated terms grant WeTransfer a license to use content for improving their service, without AI training.
Dropbox also faced similar concerns about AI data use, which it addressed in December 2023.
Many people are turning to AI chatbots to help check facts in the latest news. However, using these chatbots does not always guarantee that the information is correct.
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AI chatbots are increasingly used to verify news stories quickly.
There is concern about the accuracy of information provided by chatbots.
Chatbots rely on data sources that can sometimes be outdated or incorrect.
Users trust AI for its speed but must remain cautious about its accuracy.
Fact-checking with AI does not replace the need for human verification.
Visitor numbers to Jersey dropped by 25% in May, with factors like ferry schedule delays and high costs impacting tourism. Tourism leaders mentioned the need to improve value for money, connectivity, and local facilities to attract more visitors.
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Visit Jersey reported a 25% drop in visitors in May, from 70,600 to 53,300 visits compared to May 2024.
Delays in ferry schedule releases and high living costs were cited as reasons for the decline.
Tourism leaders in Jersey expressed a need for more activities and better visitor facilities.
Matt Seymour from the Seymour hotel group described the situation as a "perfect storm" affecting tourism.
Visit Jersey's chief executive, Tricia Warwick, highlighted issues such as value for money and marketing.
Warwick and others are hopeful for improvement later in the summer with ongoing marketing campaigns.
There is a call for more investment in Jersey's facilities and attractions to enhance visitor experiences.
The UK government set up a secret scheme to help Afghans relocate after a data breach accidentally revealed personal details of nearly 19,000 applicants. So far, 4,500 Afghans have moved to the UK under this scheme, with more expected. The scheme was initially kept secret but is now public following a court decision.
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A UK government data breach leaked details of nearly 19,000 Afghan relocation applicants.
The Ministry of Defence learned about the leak in August 2023 after some information appeared on Facebook.
In response, a secret relocation plan was created, moving 4,500 Afghans to the UK, with more arrivals planned.
The scheme, costing £400 million so far, may need another £400m to £450m.
An injunction initially kept the scheme confidential but was lifted by a court, allowing it to be reported.
The data breach was due to a spreadsheet being sent outside government systems.
The police decided not to investigate the breach.
The leaked information included names and personal details of people who might be at risk from the Taliban.
A new report in the UK highlights the ongoing issue of sewage pollution in British waterways, urging for stricter regulations and infrastructure updates. The report, ordered by the government, emphasizes the need to address illegal sewage discharges by major water companies, which have turned rivers brown and harmful to aquatic life.
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The UK government commissioned a report to tackle sewage pollution by water companies.
Illegal sewage discharges have often made British rivers polluted and muddy.
The report, led by Jon Cunliffe, could lead to stricter regulations on water companies.
Thames Water, a major UK water company, has faced large fines for sewage pollution.
Environmental activists have long called for action against sewage pollution in the UK.
Thames Water stated they are working to fix issues related to storm overflows.
The problem is partly blamed on outdated infrastructure and increased demand.
President Donald Trump and Senator David McCormick announced plans to invest around $70 billion in energy projects in Pennsylvania. This announcement was made at a conference in Pittsburgh aimed at promoting energy and technology growth in the state. The event focused on bringing together leaders in energy, artificial intelligence, and technology to support new industry developments.
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President Trump visited Pittsburgh for an energy and technology conference at Carnegie Mellon University.
Around $70 billion is planned for energy investments in Pennsylvania.
CoreWeave, a cloud computing company, plans to spend over $6 billion on a data center in southcentral Pennsylvania.
Gradiant plans to start commercial lithium production from gas drilling wastewater in 2026.
The conference included many leaders from major global companies, such as Amazon Web Services and ExxonMobil.
Pennsylvania is known for its coal industry and is key to Trump's energy market plans.
The summit aims to create tens of thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania recently attracted significant investments, including a $20 billion project by Amazon.
A pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin on May 15 led to a police officer being accused of violence against protesters, with video evidence contradicting police claims about a violent crowd. Despite this evidence, German media and officials continued to portray the demonstrators negatively, leading to further political actions against pro-Palestinian groups.
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On May 15, a pro-Palestinian protest took place in Berlin to remember the 77th anniversary of the Nakba.
The Berlin police claimed a protester violently attacked an officer, who was hospitalized.
Video evidence showed the officer, identified as BE24111, was aggressive towards protesters and got hurt himself.
The footage revealed no violent mob, and protesters were seen distancing themselves and helping each other.
Despite evidence, media and officials repeated the narrative of violent protesters.
A police union representative described demonstrators harshly, raising public fear.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office began an investigation into the alleged assault.
Germany's Federal Interior Minister mentioned the incident while discussing police powers.
In June, pro-Palestinian organizations were labeled as "extremist" by a state security agency.
The Australian government won a climate case against Indigenous elders from the Torres Strait Islands. The court ruled that the government does not have a legal duty to protect the islands from climate change impacts and stated that climate policy should be determined by the government, not courts.
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Indigenous elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai filed a lawsuit against the government in 2021.
They argued that the government failed to protect the Torres Strait Islands from climate change.
The Torres Strait Islands are home to about 4,000 people, mostly Indigenous.
Sea levels in the area have risen about 6 cm per decade between 1993 and 2019.
The court determined that climate policy decisions are for the government, not courts.
The judge acknowledged the serious impact of climate change on the islands.
The elders believe that rising sea levels threaten their culture and connection to the land.
India is asking its airlines to check fuel switches on some Boeing planes after a recent Air India crash. The plane maker and the U.S. aviation authority have said the switches are safe, but inspections are taking place as a precaution. Airlines around the world are also conducting checks on these switches.
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India wants airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing 787 and 737 planes after a deadly crash.
The crash happened on June 12 and resulted in about 260 fatalities.
The FAA had previously advised checking the fuel switch locks but did not require it.
The early crash report showed no specific cause or blame but mentioned a question about fuel cut-off during the crash.
Air India is inspecting its planes and found no problems with the switches so far.
Some airlines worldwide have been checking these switches since 2018; others started after the recent crash.
The Air India CEO stated that the crash report found no mechanical or maintenance issues.
The Boeing 787-8 plane was on a flight to London from India when it crashed.
Nvidia has received approval from the United States government to sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China. This decision allows Nvidia to supply technology crucial for artificial intelligence development, amid ongoing US-China trade tensions over technology exports.
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Nvidia can sell its H20 computer chips to China after getting US government approval.
Nvidia announced this in a blog post and on China's state-run TV network.
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, is in Beijing for a supply chain conference and meeting with Chinese officials.
US export controls aim to balance national security concerns with economic interests.
The approval comes amid US-China trade tensions over technology exports.
Nvidia's market value recently surpassed $4 trillion, highlighting its rapid growth.
Nvidia warned that tighter export controls could harm US competition in AI technology.
Nvidia's stock in the US dropped slightly after the announcement, but rose in Frankfurt, Germany.
Reddit in the UK has started checking users’ ages to make sure people under 18 do not see content meant for adults. This change follows new UK rules under the Online Safety Act, which require sites to have strong age-checking methods.
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Reddit is verifying the age of UK users to prevent underage access to adult content.
This move complies with the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires age checks for adult content websites.
The age verification will be handled by a company called Persona, using a selfie or a government ID photo.
Reddit will not have access to the photos and will only keep the verification status and date of birth of users.
Persona promises not to keep the photos for more than seven days and will not access user data on Reddit.
The new UK rules will start on 25 July.
Companies that do not follow these rules may face a fine or other penalties.
Similar measures are being adopted by other adult content websites like Pornhub.
