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Estonia–Russia relations, Latvia–Russia relations, Lithuania–Russia relations The Baltic states announce their exit from Russia's and Belarus's electricity grid

Estonia–Russia relations, Latvia–Russia relations, Lithuania–Russia relations The Baltic states announce their exit from Russia's and Belarus's electricity grid along with plans to synchronize their grid with the continental Europe grid on February 9, 2025. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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German authorities in four states search the properties of management and shareholders of the right-wing extremist magazine Compact, seizing assets and evidence

German authorities in four states search the properties of management and shareholders of the right-wing extremist magazine Compact, seizing assets and evidence after the magazine was banned by the interior ministry. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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War / Conflict / Security

Hezbollah–Israel conflict Three Syrian children are killed by an Israeli airstrike on the village of Umm al-Tut in southern Lebanon, while two others are killed

Hezbollah–Israel conflict Three Syrian children are killed by an Israeli airstrike on the village of Umm al-Tut in southern Lebanon, while two others are killed during a strike on the Kfar Tebnit-Khardali road. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least 57 Palestinians are killed by Israeli bombardments in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah.

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least 57 Palestinians are killed by Israeli bombardments in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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Romania approves the culling of 481 bears in the country, after a 19-year-old woman was killed by a bear last week in the Carpathian Mountains.

Romania approves the culling of 481 bears in the country, after a 19-year-old woman was killed by a bear last week in the Carpathian Mountains. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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Politics / Government

Six weeks after losing a vote of no confidence in the Senedd, Vaughan Gething resigns as First Minister of Wales.

Six weeks after losing a vote of no confidence in the Senedd, Vaughan Gething resigns as First Minister of Wales. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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The Baltic states announce their exit from Russia's and Belarus's electricity grid along with plans to synchronize their grid with the continental Europe grid o

The Baltic states announce their exit from Russia's and Belarus's electricity grid along with plans to synchronize their grid with the continental Europe grid on February 9, 2025. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

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The Czech Republic announces plans to facilitate Colt CZ Group assault rifle production and the construction of an ammunition factory in Ukraine.

The Czech Republic announces plans to facilitate Colt CZ Group assault rifle production and the construction of an ammunition factory in Ukraine. (RFE/RL)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

Jul

War / Conflict / Security

Three Syrian children are killed by an Israeli airstrike on the village of Umm al-Tut in southern Lebanon, while two others are killed during a strike on the Kf

Three Syrian children are killed by an Israeli airstrike on the village of Umm al-Tut in southern Lebanon, while two others are killed during a strike on the Kfar Tebnit-Khardali road. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2024

Jul

Immigration / Law / Policy

2024 United States presidential election Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign U.S.

2024 United States presidential election Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign U.S. President Joe Biden temporarily suspends his re-election campaign to recover at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after being diagnosed with COVID-19. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign U.S.

Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign U.S. President Joe Biden temporarily suspends his re-election campaign to recover at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after being diagnosed with COVID-19. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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2024 European heatwaves Italian authorities place thirteen cities throughout the Italian Peninsula under rare severe heat warnings due to predicted heat indexes

2024 European heatwaves Italian authorities place thirteen cities throughout the Italian Peninsula under rare severe heat warnings due to predicted heat indexes reaching as high as 44°C (111.2°F) throughout the week. (AP) (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

Jul

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Germany–Ukraine relations, Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Germany issues plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine in 2025.

Germany–Ukraine relations, Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Germany issues plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine in 2025. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least 42 Palestinians are killed and more than 70 others are injured in Israeli strikes on a United Natio

Israel–Hamas war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least 42 Palestinians are killed and more than 70 others are injured in Israeli strikes on a United Nations-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp and on a designated "safe zone" in al-Mawasi, Rafah. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Italian authorities place thirteen cities throughout the Italian Peninsula under rare severe heat warnings due to predicted heat indexes reaching as high as 44°

Italian authorities place thirteen cities throughout the Italian Peninsula under rare severe heat warnings due to predicted heat indexes reaching as high as 44°C (111.2°F) throughout the week. (AP) (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Archaeologists unearth remains of a medieval papal palace in the square outside the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, Italy.

Archaeologists unearth remains of a medieval papal palace in the square outside the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, Italy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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At least 16 people are killed in a fire at a shopping mall in Zigong, Sichuan, China.

At least 16 people are killed in a fire at a shopping mall in Zigong, Sichuan, China. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

Jul

Immigration / Law / Policy

At least 42 Palestinians are killed and more than 70 others are injured in Israeli strikes on a United Nations-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp and on a

At least 42 Palestinians are killed and more than 70 others are injured in Israeli strikes on a United Nations-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp and on a designated "safe zone" in al-Mawasi, Rafah. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Health / Disasters

At least six people are killed by storms in Brest, Gomel, and Mogilev Regions, Belarus.

At least six people are killed by storms in Brest, Gomel, and Mogilev Regions, Belarus. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Comoros-flagged oil tanker Prestige Falcon capsizes off the coast of Oman.

Comoros-flagged oil tanker Prestige Falcon capsizes off the coast of Oman. The Indian Navy rescues nine crew members, with seven others missing. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Immigration / Law / Policy

Eugenics in Japan Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida formally apologizes to 130 victims of forced sterilization under the Eugenics Protection Law which was d

Eugenics in Japan Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida formally apologizes to 130 victims of forced sterilization under the Eugenics Protection Law which was declared unconstitutional on July 3, and approves compensation measures for more than 25,000 affected victims and their relatives. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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War / Conflict / Security

Germany issues plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine in 2025.

Germany issues plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine in 2025. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Israel's Knesset passes a resolution 68–9 stating that it opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Israel's Knesset passes a resolution 68–9 stating that it opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state. (Haaretz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Immigration / Law / Policy

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least 42 Palestinians are killed and more than 70 others are injured in Israeli strikes on a United Nations-run school in

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip At least 42 Palestinians are killed and more than 70 others are injured in Israeli strikes on a United Nations-run school in the Nuseirat refugee camp and on a designated "safe zone" in al-Mawasi, Rafah. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

Jul

War / Conflict / Security

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israel's Knesset passes a resolution 68–9 stating that it opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israel's Knesset passes a resolution 68–9 stating that it opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state. (Haaretz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Immigration / Law / Policy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida formally apologizes to 130 victims of forced sterilization under the Eugenics Protection Law which was declared unconstitu

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida formally apologizes to 130 victims of forced sterilization under the Eugenics Protection Law which was declared unconstitutional on July 3, and approves compensation measures for more than 25,000 affected victims and their relatives. (NHK)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Technology / Science

NASA cancels its lunar water-seeking rover mission with the VIPER rover, citing cost overruns and launch delays, after spending $450 million on the project.

NASA cancels its lunar water-seeking rover mission with the VIPER rover, citing cost overruns and launch delays, after spending $450 million on the project. (AP) (NASA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Politics / Government

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces measures to reduce the spread of fake news and harmful content in all forms of media, which the People's Party cl

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces measures to reduce the spread of fake news and harmful content in all forms of media, which the People's Party claims is an act to censor and control critical media. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Immigration / Law / Policy

The European Union General Court dismisses ByteDance's lawsuit against the European Commission's designation of the company as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital

The European Union General Court dismisses ByteDance's lawsuit against the European Commission's designation of the company as a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act, citing ByteDance's significant global market value. (Bernama)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2024

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Politics / Government

2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement The death toll from the protests in Bangladesh increases to 32, with the government shutting down internet access across t

2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement The death toll from the protests in Bangladesh increases to 32, with the government shutting down internet access across the entire country, and protesters setting fire to the headquarters of the main state broadcaster in Dhaka. (France 24)