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Protesters have been calling for an end to police violence

Armed Gang Attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission On Eve Of Protests

An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw.

Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Surrender Under Israeli Threats

Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah supporters listen to a televised speech by the movemen't leader Naim Qassem during a ceremony during the peak of Ashura

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Sunday his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm.

Israeli Negotiators Due In Qatar For Gaza Truce Talks

People walk past makesfift shelters as smoke billows east of Gaza City, following Israeli bombardment

An Israeli delegation was expected in Doha on Sunday for talks on a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala

'Simple Buddhist Monk' Dalai Lama Marks Landmark 90th Birthday

Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.

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In a statement, Spotify said its operations complied with 'all applicable laws'

Turkey Opens Spotify Probe After 'Provocative Playlist' Complaint

Turkey's competition authority has launched an investigation into Spotify for anti-competitive practices as a deputy minister demanded legal action over "provocative" playlists allegedly offensive to the president's wife and disrespectful of Islam.

Britain cut diplomatic ties with Syria more than a decade ago and went on to strike the country during its lengthy civil war

Britain Reestablishes Full Syria Ties As FM Visits Damascus

Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus.

Italy's Jannik Sinner has reached the Wimbledon fourth round without dropping a set

Sinner Powers Into Wimbledon Last 16 As Djokovic Eyes Century

Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner crushed Pedro Martinez to reach the last 16 without losing a set on Saturday while title rival Novak Djokovic targets his 100th victory at the tournament.

Rescue teams worked through the day and night to clear the rubble and find survivors

Search Continues After Pakistan Building Collapse Kills 16

Rescue teams in Pakistan worked in searing heat and humidity on Saturday to recover residents trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed, killing 16 people.

The flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan flies at the Afghan embassy in Moscow

Afghans Both Hopeful, Disappointed After Russia's Taliban Recognition

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot.

Authorities cancelled an arrest warrant for Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik after he agreed to be questioned by prosecutors investigating accusations of secessionist activities

Bosnia Ends Warrant For Bosnian Serb Leader After Questioning

Bosnian authorities on Friday dropped an arrest warrant against Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik after he agreed to be questioned over accusations of making secessionist moves in the divided Balkan nation.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick read out a message from the director of Camp Mystic saying it had sustained "catastrophic" flooding

At Least 13 Dead, 20 Missing In Texas Flash Flood

At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than 20 girls at a summer camp still unaccounted for.

Oasis last performed together nearly 16 years ago and their reunion has been hotly anticipated

UK Rock Legends Oasis Kick Off 'Historic' Comeback Tour

British pop legends Oasis kicked off a hotly anticipated worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, commencing an unlikely comeback few thought possible nearly 16 years after last performing together.

Diogo Jota was a member of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League in April

Salah 'Frightened' To Return To Liverpool As Fans Mourn Tragic Jota

Mohamed Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him "frightened" to return to the club as devastated fans swarmed to Anfield to pay their respects.

Mourners held a funeral procession for Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in southern Gaza on Thursday

Hamas Says Holding Consultations On Gaza Truce Proposal

Hamas said Friday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian groups on a proposed truce with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire.

Spectators will be an ever present along the 3400km route

Top Gun Pogacar Targets Fourth Tour De France Triumph

The Tour de France sets off Saturday with superstar Tadej Pogacar and his rival Jonas Vingegaard sharing top billing with the magnificent 3,338-kilometre route itself.

Rescuers and city residents worked together to pull people from the debris of the run down building in the mega port city of Karachi

Pakistan Building Collapse Kills 7

A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring eight, officials said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for trapped victims.

Soudal Quick-Step team's Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel, a former Vuelta a Espana winner, was third on last year's Tour de France

Vingegaard 'Stronger Than Ever' As Tour De France Start Looms

Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was feeling stronger than ever Friday and confident of winning another Tour de France as tensions mount on the eve of the start.

Ukrainian rescuers at a damaged residential building following the mass Russian strike on Kyiv

Putin Hits Ukraine With Largest Barrage Of War After Trump Call

Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.

US President Donald Trump has hailed his victory in getting the 'big beautiful bill' passed by Congress

Trump To Sign 'Big, Beautiful' Bill On US Independence Day

US President Donald Trump will sign his flagship tax and spending bill Friday in a pomp-laden Independence Day ceremony featuring fireworks and a flypast by the type of stealth bomber that bombed Iran.

The Demilitarized Zone -- the border area separating the two Koreas -- is one of the most heavily mined places on earth

North Korean Detained After Crossing Land Border: Seoul Military

A North Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South's military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday.

The diplomatic spat came on the heels of the resignation of Colombia's foreign minister -- the latest top-ranking official to exit the government of President Gustavo Petro, pictured here

US, Colombia Recall Top Diplomats As Rift Deepens

The United States and Colombia called home their respective envoys on Thursday in an apparent acceleration of worsening ties, against the backdrop of an alleged plot against Colombia's leftist leader.