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Trump’s quick intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame the US
On the campaign trail last year, Donald Trump promised that he was not going to tolerate left-wing lawlessness on American streets and would use the full force of his presidential powers in response. The protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts in California on Saturday night gave him an opening to follow through on…
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Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for social media post
Kenya’s independent police oversight body has launched an investigation into the death of a man who had been detained “for false publication”, the police have said. Albert Ojwang was arrested in the western town of Homa Bay and then driven 350km (220 miles) to the capital, Nairobi, his father Meshack Opiyo told journalists. “While in…
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Four killed by gunfire near Gaza aid centre, local health workers say
Reuters Several deadly incidents have taken place near aid distribution centres in Gaza (file photo) At least four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire as they were heading to an aid distribution centre, health workers in Gaza have said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said troops had directed warning shots after issuing a verbal…
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As World Pride starts in Washington, some foreigners stay away
Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu & Brandon Drenon BBC News Reporting fromWashington DC Getty Images Across Washington, large rainbow flags are flying next to the stars and stripes as the city plays host to World Pride, a global celebration of LGBTQ culture and identity. But getting the world to come has proved challenging this year. Some international…
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Soldier arrested over rape allegation
A UK soldier has been accused of raping a woman near a British army training camp in Kenya where another soldier has previously been accused of murder. The alleged rape happened last month close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) near the town of Nanyuki, 200km (125 miles) north of the capital, Nairobi.…
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Chappell Roan’s Apple dance, and other Primavera moments
This weekend, music fans have been soaking up the sun and the beats at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, one of Europe’s biggest festivals. Headlining the festival were three mega stars: Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter, also known as the “Powerpuff Girls” of pop. The stellar line-up also included Haim, Wolf Alice, Jamie xx…
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Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row
Rwanda has said it is pulling out of a central African regional bloc after a diplomatic row over its involvement in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country was supposed to take up the chairman role of the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas), which rotates between its…
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Watch: Defiance and anger on the streets of LA
The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday, with tear gas fired in the Paramount district. Source link
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How India’s ‘biggest art deal’ buried masterpieces in a bank vault
Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Pundole Art Gallery The paintings were locked away in bank vaults since 2008 Nearly two dozen paintings by one of the world’s most celebrated modern artists – once part of a record-breaking art deal – are set to hit the auction block for the first time next week. On 12…
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Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes in Gaza
BBC Even wars have rules. They don’t stop soldiers killing each other but they’re intended to make sure that civilians caught up in the fighting are treated humanely and protected from as much danger as possible. The rules apply equally to all sides. If one side has suffered a brutal surprise attack that killed hundreds…
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