What Iraq’s legal changes mean for women and girls
“We are really suffering from a lack of legal framework that adequately protects the rights of women and children.”
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Trump’s popularity in a slump in California amid abuse-of-power concerns
A poll finds that 68% of registered voters in California disapprove of the president’s job performance and believe the country is on the wrong track.
Ukrainian drone attacks force flight suspensions at 4 Moscow airports, Russia says
Russian forces intercepted Ukrainian drones fired at Russia, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Tuesday, forcing four airports to suspend flights.
Movie tariffs proposal stokes confusion and the best Met Gala looks: Morning Rundown
Trump’s plan to tax foreign movies causes confusion. Baby bonus faces backlash. Diddy “nervous” during jury selection. Rihanna debuts baby bump at Met Gala.
Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week, could make it to the surface
Fifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched a probe to Venus. However, the rocket engines shut off too early, and the probe became stuck
Scientists discover 18th-century Austrian mummy was embalmed through the rectum
Scientists have figured out how the body of an 18th-century Austrian vicar has remained so well-preserved for nearly 300 years — and it’s unlike anything
Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed
A local prosecutor says there is a “war” raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners.
Germany’s Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor
Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor.
Hamas says ‘no point’ to truce talks as Israel plans to capture all of Gaza
The UN also expresses alarm after Israel approves a new plan that may include seizing all of Gaza indefinitely and controlling aid.
How Kashmir attack victim’s widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target
Himanshi Narwal’s husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Rihanna debuts baby bump and stars get suited and booted – all the best looks from Met Gala
Some of the world’s most famous names were at the Met Gala in New York for what has become known as the biggest night in
Hollywood is dying – but insiders fear Trump’s tariff threat may hasten demise
At Sony Production studios in Culver City, an area of Los Angeles steeped in the movie business, a steady stream of cars and lorries comes
Trump threatens tariffs on foreign films: Who could be hit?
Popular US films from Wicked to Nosferatu were filmed in other countries including Australia and the UK.
Merz fails to be elected Germany’s chancellor in first parliament vote
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