ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
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ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after an oversight committee found serious misconduct. It is the court’s first ouster of a chief prosecutor, following sexual misconduct allegations dating to 2021 that Khan denies.
US surpasses 2025 record number of measles infections as cases increase
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The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing 2025’s total and marking the highest count since 1991. Outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah and Arizona drove the rise, while vaccination declines threaten US measles elimination status.
Houthi Claim Missile Strikes on Southern Saudi Arabia
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Iran-backed Houthis claimed missile strikes on southern Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning, without independent verification. The claim suggests deeper Houthi involvement in the regional conflict and adds to tensions rooted in the Yemen-Saudi conflict.
Fires in Spain and France force thousands to evacuate.
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Fires in Spain and France forced an estimated 200,000 people to evacuate or shelter at home. Blazes moving toward major cities prompted emergency responses across shared borders.
Wildfires in Spain and France force the evacuation of 200,000 people.
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Nearly 200,000 people evacuated homes and resorts as wildfires burned in Spain and France, including near Madrid and Bordeaux. Authorities say climate-linked drought and heatwaves have heightened wildfire risk, while the Madrid fire exceeded firefighters’ containment capacity.
Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
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Trump directed the Interior Department to place warnings outside the Smithsonian’s American history museum about allegedly inaccurate historical content. The order intensifies a dispute over Smithsonian history presentations, amid White House bias claims and Democratic criticism.
Fields Medal duo marks an achievement for Chinese education and global collaboration.
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China produced two Fields Medal laureates in one year for the first time, with Wang Hong and Deng Yu receiving the honor. Their studies in China, the United States, and France highlight Chinese education, overseas study, and cross-border mathematical collaboration.
ICC chief prosecutor ousted over sexual assault allegations
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been on leave since May 2025 after an aide accused him of sexual assault. The allegations have raised questions about internal investigations and leadership accountability at the International Criminal Court.
US appeals court blocks part of Texas children's online safety law - Reuters
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A US appeals court blocked portions of a Texas law intended to protect minors online. The ruling limits parts of Texas's online safety measures for children.
Americans change their grocery shopping routines amid the biggest price increase in 50 years - AP News
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Americans facing the biggest grocery price increase in 50 years are using apps, coupons, comparisons, and discounts. Ground beef reached $6.82 per pound, up 79% since 2019, while modest wage gains and broader costs strain budgets.