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Jun 22, 2026 - World

A recent decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to name a military unit after an organization that reportedly killed upwards of 100,000 ethnic Poles during World War II threatens to spark a diplomatic row between Kyiv and Warsaw.

Jun 22, 2026 - World

Norway is supposedly one of world’s most gender-equal countries, yet sexual violence remains prevalent across societyIn many ways, the case of Marius Borg Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison last week after being found guilty of offences including domestic violence and two counts of rape, was exceptional.The king’s 29-year-old step-grandson grew up in the public eye alongside the royal family, mixing in Oslo’s wealthiest circles, partying at exclusive nightclubs and having afterparties at his family’s official royal residence. Continue reading...

Jun 22, 2026 - World

A German journalist whose fate was unknown for months after she was detained in Syria has been released, her lawyer said Monday.

Jun 22, 2026 - World

An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that killed at least 13 people and hurt 66 others.

Jun 22, 2026 - World

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago.