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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal’s chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, four diplomats told The Associated Press. British barrister Karim Khan was accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide, as outlined by the AP in a series…
Drones target northern Iraqi city where US forces are based as US-Iran fighting escalates
IRBIL, Iraq — Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where U.S. forces are stationed and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday, hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The conflict has flared again over the past week, as the U.S. pounded Iran while Tehran attacked ships…
Swiss hiker dies on Mount Fuji, 99-year-old injured woman rescued
Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, authorities said on Friday. Photo: AFP. A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, authorities said on Friday, taking fatalities this climbing season on the scenic but potentially dangerous mountain to two. Rescuers separately managed to save a 99-year-old woman, however, after…
From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
WASHINGTON — Ezra Jin Mingri was inside a detention center in southern China on the morning of July 3, worrying that he would likely spend at least 15 years behind bars. The 57-year-old Chinese Christian pastor had even previously wondered whether he would live to see freedom again. In the span of 24 hours, Jin was 15 time…
Shares skid in Asia in sell-off of AI-related shares as Brent oil trades near $100 per barrel
BANGKOK — Shares skidded Friday in Asia after Brent crude shot to its highest price since May as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil and gas. U.S. futures were little changed after tumbles for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked U.S. stocks to their worst loss in a…
German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffled top posts on Friday as he tries to boost the fortunes of his deeply unpopular government ahead of regional elections in which a far-right party could get its first state governor. Merz took office less than 15 months ago with pledges to reform and turn around Germany’s economy, Europe’s…
Explosions break out near US base in northern Iraq
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — A series of explosions broke out near a military base hosting U.S. forces in northern Iraq, hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran. A journalist with the Associated Press heard at least seven blasts around 9:30 a.m. local time in the city of…
claims of foreign labor dismay and anger trading partners
BANGKOK — U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariff hikes drew heated objections Friday from America’s trading partners, with Australia’s trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.” The administration announced extra tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies late Thursday, saying the countries had failed to adequately enforce a ban on goods made…
US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — An AP journalist heard at least seven explosions and saw smoke rising Friday morning near a military base hosting U.S. forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. The city is in the country’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. The explosions began at around 9:30 a.m. local time, according to the Associated Press…
Ukraine drone attack hits Russia’s Amazon warehouse
Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city, according to local officials and an AFP reporter. Kyiv has targeted Saint Petersburg as it steps up long-range drone strikes on Russian energy, military and logistics sites in recent…
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